LONG TEST in HEALTH 8

Avoidance or prevention of disease BEFORE it happens.

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

Answer explanation

Primary prevention focuses on avoiding or preventing disease before it occurs, making it the correct choice in this context.

What level of prevention does "getting immunized" belong to?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

Answer explanation

Getting immunized belongs to the primary level of prevention as it aims to prevent the disease before it occurs.

Identify the part of the chain of infection that has been eliminated by the following action: handwashing

• portal of entry

• pathogen

• susceptible host

Answer explanation

Handwashing eliminates pathogens, which are the infectious agents in the chain of infection, thus breaking the cycle.

Ringworm is caused by what?

• virus

• fungi

• parasitic worms

Answer explanation

Ringworm is caused by fungi, not viruses or parasitic worms. Fungi such as dermatophytes are responsible for this common skin infection.

Reduce impact of illness/disease by catching it in the earliest stage

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'secondary' because secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment to reduce the impact of illness/disease.

Vaccines are used to prevent disease transmission. This is an excellent example of _____ level of prevention.

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

Answer explanation

Vaccines are used to prevent disease transmission, which aligns with the primary level of prevention aimed at preventing the disease before it occurs.

To which level of prevention does rehabilitation belong?

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

Answer explanation

Rehabilitation belongs to the tertiary level of prevention, which focuses on reducing the impact of established disease by restoring function and reducing disease-related complications.

Pathogens are transmitted through air, water, or food

• contact

• vector

• vehicle

Answer explanation

Pathogens can be transmitted through air, water, or food, making them vehicles for the spread of diseases.

The way for the causative agent to escape the reservoir

• pathogen

• reservoir

• portal of exit

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'portal of exit' as it refers to the way for the causative agent to escape the reservoir.

What is the period when the patient has specific signs and symptoms of an infection?

• Incubation

• Prodromal

• Illness

Answer explanation

The correct period when the patient has specific signs and symptoms of an infection is the Illness period.