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Preventive measures such as immunizations and water fluoridation are examples of which type of prevention?

Quaternary

Tertiary

Secondary

Primary

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Quaternary prevention focuses on preventing over-medicalization or unnecessary interventions in health care.

B. Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the impact of an already established disease, such as rehabilitation.

C. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of disease to prevent progression, such as through screenings.

D. Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs. Immunizations and water fluoridation are both measures that help prevent disease in the general population before it starts.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Documenting that the nurse was unable to measure the temperature is unnecessary if the nurse can follow the correct procedure of waiting and measuring after a proper interval.

B. The nurse should wait at least 30 minutes after the client has eaten or consumed ice chips before measuring the oral temperature to ensure an accurate reading.

C. Proceeding immediately to measure the temperature after consuming ice chips may result in an inaccurate reading, as it can lower the temperature of the mouth.

D. Providing warm water and waiting 5 minutes may not be sufficient to correct the cooling effect of the ice chips on the oral cavity.

A. Enclose the dressing in a single clear plastic bag and discard in the bedside trash receptacle. B. Double-bag the dressing in clear bags and label it "biohazard". C. Discard the dressing in the bedside trash receptacle. D. Dispose of the dressing in a biohazardous waste container.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Discarding the dressing in the bedside trash receptacle without proper containment is unsafe and not compliant with infection control standards.

B. Double-bagging the dressing is unnecessary unless required by facility protocols, but it should still be disposed of in a biohazard waste container.

C. Disposing of the dressing in a standard trash receptacle without proper precautions is not appropriate.

D. A wound dressing saturated with blood and purulent drainage is considered biohazardous and should be disposed of in a biohazard waste container to prevent the spread of infection.

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Preventive measures such as immunizations and water fluoridation are examples of which type of prevention?

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Correct Answer is D

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