Chapter 3. Health Promotion
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly
diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency?
A. Calcium supplementation
B. Testicular self-examination
C. Bone density test
D. Digital rectal examination
Answer: A
Feedback: Primary prevention refers to efforts to prevent disease from occurring. In this case,
calcium supplementation is an example of primary prevention.
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Difficulty: Moderate
2. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman?
A. Yearly mammogram
B. Low animal fat diet
C. Use of seat belt
D. Daily application of sunscreen
Answer: A
Feedback: Secondary prevention consists of early screening and detection of disease, such as
having a yearly mammogram.
Chapter: Chapter 3, Health Promotion
Page: 26
Difficulty: Moderate
3. 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
Answer: B
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly
diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency?
A. Calcium supplementation
B. Testicular self-examination
C. Bone density test
D. Digital rectal examination
Answer: A
Feedback: Primary prevention refers to efforts to prevent disease from occurring. In this case,
calcium supplementation is an example of primary prevention.
Chapter: Chapter 3, Health Promotion
Page: 26
Difficulty: Moderate
2. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman?
A. Yearly mammogram
B. Low animal fat diet
C. Use of seat belt
D. Daily application of sunscreen
Answer: A
Feedback: Secondary prevention consists of early screening and detection of disease, such as
having a yearly mammogram.
Chapter: Chapter 3, Health Promotion
Page: 26
Difficulty: Moderate
3. 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
Answer: B
