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1 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

Written response

1 point

What term describes conditions such as housing, income, education, and neighborhood safety that influence health opportunities and outcomes?

True or false

1 point

Health promotion is limited to clinical services, such as counseling and immunization, and does not include efforts to improve conditions outside the clinic.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

A false-positive screening result may cause , while a false-negative result may provide .

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1 point

A clinic offers vaccination to people who do not have the illness the vaccine helps prevent. Which level of prevention best describes this service?

A
Secondary prevention, because it detects an existing condition early
B
Primary prevention, because it aims to prevent disease before it occurs
C
Tertiary prevention, because it limits complications of established disease

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1 point

A patient reports that a close relative developed cancer at a young age. What is the most appropriate next step when considering the patient's preventive care?

A
Diagnose the patient with the condition because it occurred in a close relative
B
Keep the routine screening plan without asking any follow-up questions
C
Clarify the family history, assess other risks, and discuss whether a different plan or further assessment is appropriate

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1 point

Which factors should be considered when assessing a person's risk to guide preventive care? Select all that apply.

A
Personal and family health history
B
Access to care and practical barriers to follow-up
C
A single risk score as the only information needed
D
The person's concerns, goals, and preferences

True or false

1 point

A screening test is appropriate even when diagnostic follow-up and care are not available for people with abnormal results.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

For a USPSTF grade C service, what may clinicians do based on a patient's individual circumstances and preferences? Enter a two-word phrase.

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1 point

In the patient-centered preventive-care sequence, the step that reviews needs and priorities is , and the step that documents the plan and schedules follow-up is .

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1 point

A clinician sees a USPSTF I statement for a preventive service. What does this statement mean?

A
The service is recommended for everyone in the population
B
Evidence is insufficient to determine the balance of benefits and harms
C
The service is recommended against
D
The service should be offered only when a patient requests it

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1 point

Which are potential harms or limitations of screening? Select all that apply.

A
A false-positive result may cause anxiety and additional testing
B
A false-negative result guarantees that the person has no disease
C
Overdiagnosis may identify abnormalities that would never have caused symptoms or harm
D
A false-negative result may provide misplaced reassurance

Open ended

1 point

A patient is considering a preventive service for which the benefits are uncertain and is worried about cost and transportation. Describe how a clinician should discuss the options, involve the patient in the decision, address the barriers, and plan follow-up.

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1 point

A clinician wants to check whether a patient understands the next step in a preventive-care plan. Which approach best supports collaborative education?

A
Give a one-way list of instructions and end the visit without inviting questions
B
Ask the patient to describe the next step in their own words
C
Use technical terms to ensure the patient hears the exact clinical terminology
D
Set several ambitious behavior goals without checking what feels manageable

True or false

1 point

If a preventive service has a USPSTF grade A or B, clinicians can apply it without checking the recommendation's population or current status.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

A patient with an established chronic condition receives rehabilitation to limit disability and preserve function. Which level of prevention best describes this care?

A
Primary prevention
B
Tertiary prevention
C
Secondary prevention

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1 point

A community health team is identifying factors outside the clinic that influence residents’ health opportunities. Which example best fits this purpose?

A
A person’s preference between two treatments
B
A medication’s potential side effects
C
Housing and transportation conditions in the community

Written response

1 point

What is the term for a test that looks for a condition in people who do not have recognized symptoms?

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1 point

A clinician is planning preventive care for a pregnant patient. Which approach best fits the guidance on tailoring prevention?

A
Check current guidance and tailor recommendations to the patient’s pregnancy and clinical context.
B
Use the same preventive plan for every adult, regardless of circumstances.
C
Delay all preventive care until after pregnancy.

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1 point

A patient reports that a close relative developed a cancer at a young age. What is the most appropriate implication for preventive care?

A
A close relative’s diagnosis confirms that the patient has the same disease.
B
A close relative’s early diagnosis may prompt further assessment of the patient’s risk.
C
Family history is irrelevant to screening decisions.

Written response

1 point

A clinician is preparing an individual preventive-care plan and knows that relevant recommendations may have changed as new evidence emerged. What should the clinician consult?