Dunphy Chapter 3 Questions with Complete
Solutions
Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic renal
failure?
a. Fluid restriction
b. Hemodialysis 4 days a week
c. High-protein diet
d. Maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80 Hemodialysis 4 days a week
Immunizations are an example of which type of prevention? Primary
True/false: Prevalence is the number of new cases of a particular disease. False
True/false: The number of cases of a particular disease for the past 5 years is an example of the
incidence rate. False
Solutions
Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic renal
failure?
a. Fluid restriction
b. Hemodialysis 4 days a week
c. High-protein diet
d. Maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80 Hemodialysis 4 days a week
Immunizations are an example of which type of prevention? Primary
True/false: Prevalence is the number of new cases of a particular disease. False
True/false: The number of cases of a particular disease for the past 5 years is an example of the
incidence rate. False
