06 Screening and Prevention Across the Lifespan Free Online FlashCards

What does a positive screening result mean?

Screening looks for disease or risk factors in people without symptoms. A positive result usually needs confirmatory testing or evaluation; it is not a diagnosis.

What does a USPSTF I statement mean?

An I statement means evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms. It does not prove the service is ineffective.

Which screenings are completed in the newborn period?

Complete applicable newborn blood-spot, hearing, and critical congenital heart disease screening, then review results and arrange follow-up.

What intervention is recommended for children with high BMI?

For children and adolescents age 6 years or older with BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex, the USPSTF recommends comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions.

What daily folic acid amount is recommended before pregnancy?

People who plan to or could become pregnant should take 400–800 micrograms of folic acid daily to reduce neural tube defect risk, unless a clinician recommends another dose.

When should syphilis screening occur during pregnancy?

Screen for syphilis early in pregnancy. If early screening was missed, screen at the first available opportunity.

How should a new high blood pressure diagnosis be confirmed?

Screen adults for high blood pressure. Confirm a new diagnosis with measurements outside the clinical setting before starting treatment.

Who should be screened for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes?

Screen adults ages 35–70 who have overweight or obesity. Offer or refer people with prediabetes to effective preventive interventions.

What are the age ranges for colorectal cancer screening?

Screen average-risk adults ages 45–75. For ages 76–85, decide selectively based on health, prior screening, and preferences; stop routine screening after age 85.

What follow-up is needed after an abnormal stool-based test?

An abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening test requires colonoscopy.

What mammography schedule does the USPSTF recommend for women ages 40–74?

The USPSTF recommends biennial mammography for women ages 40–74. Personal or strong family history, genetic risk, or prior chest radiation may call for a different approach.

Who qualifies for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening?

Offer annual low-dose CT to adults ages 50–80 with at least a 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years.