2 Screening and Preventive Services Free Online FlashCards

Who is a screening test intended for?

Screening tests are intended for people without symptoms. Symptoms or abnormal findings require diagnostic evaluation.

What do USPSTF grades A and B indicate?

A or B indicates that the service is recommended for the appropriate population.

What can make routine average-risk screening guidance insufficient?

Strong family history, prior disease or abnormal screening, certain genetic conditions, immunosuppression, or significant exposures may call for a different plan.

What do pediatric preventive visits include beyond growth measurements?

They combine history, examination, screening, immunization, and anticipatory guidance—not just height and weight measurements.

How should an elevated office blood pressure result be confirmed?

When feasible, confirm an elevated office result with measurements outside the clinical setting before diagnosing hypertension.

What should be done when a vaccine series is delayed?

Most vaccine series do not need to be restarted; use the current catch-up schedule.

How often is Tdap recommended during pregnancy?

Tdap is recommended during each pregnancy.

What must be available for screening to be useful?

Screening is useful only when appropriate follow-up and treatment are available.

What does a USPSTF I statement mean?

An I statement means there is insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms.

Why is a child's growth pattern more informative than one measurement?

Growth is interpreted over time using age- and sex-appropriate growth charts; the pattern is more informative than one measurement.

Which adults are included in the diabetes screening example?

Screen adults ages 35–70 who have overweight or obesity; discuss preventive interventions if prediabetes is found.

What mammography schedule is recommended for average-risk women ages 40–74?

USPSTF recommends mammography every two years for women ages 40–74 at average risk.