Erikson's Theory of Development - Answer Erikson maintained the theory of development
that personality develops in a predetermines order through eight stages of psychosocial
development. During each stage, the person experiences a psychosocial crisis which could have
a positive or negative outcome for personality development
Who needs to be screened for Type 2 Diabetes - Answer Ages 40 +
Members of Hight risk Population
Prediabetics
Individuals with: High cholesterol, hypertension, and Obesity
Screening for Type 2 Diabetes assess HbA1c Levels >14
Who is at high risk for cervical cancer? - Answer Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a group of
150 related viruses, each with an assigned number. HPV is named after the warts it causes
called papilloma's. It is the most sexually transmitted disease
-transmitted through vaginal, anal, and oral contacts
-Occur in men and women
-use of condoms reduces the risk of transmission
Individuals with HPV are at greater risk for cervical cancer. Risk factors include - Answer
sexual intercourse
multiple sex partners
compromised immune system
Screening - Answer Screening is used as a Secondary prevention
Screening examples - Answer -individual screening: one person tested by a health
professional that is considered high risk (hypertension)
-group or mass screening occurs when a target population is selected based on an increased
incidence of a condition or a recognized element of high risk within an identified group (a target
population invited to central area to screen for hypertension, osteoporosis)
-one test specific screening: administration of a single test that searches for a characteristic that
indicates a high risk for developing a disorder