Anxiety Disorders and Stress Q 24
Primary level of prevention is exemplified by:
A. Helping the client resume self-care.
B. Ensuring the safety of a suicidal client in the institution.
C. Teaching the client stress management techniques.
D. Case finding and surveillance in the community.
Correct Answer: C. Teaching the client stress management techniques
Primary level of prevention refers to the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental illness. This can be achieved by rendering health teachings such as modifying one’s responses to stress. Primary prevention includes those measures that prevent the onset of illness before the disease process begins. Immunization against infectious disease is a good example.
Option A: This is a tertiary level of prevention that deals with rehabilitation. Tertiary prevention involves the rehabilitation of people who have already been affected by a disease, or activities to prevent an established disease from becoming worse. At the tertiary level, you could educate people to take their medication appropriately and find ways of working towards rehabilitation from significant illness or disability.
Option B: Secondary prevention includes those measures that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease. Breast self-examination is a good example of secondary prevention. This should limit disability, impairment, or dependency and prevent more severe health problems from developing in the future.
Option D: Secondary level of prevention which involves a reduction of actual illness through early detection and treatment of illness. At the secondary level, you could educate people to visit their local health center when they experience symptoms of illness, such as fever, so they can get early treatment for their health problems.