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Health Assesment Test 1-ch 2
ch2
5
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Professional
09/12/2008

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Term
Primary Prevention
Definition
improving overall health, health promotion, prevention of illness and injury
ex: education about diet, exercise
immunization
assissment of risks for injury, illness
Term
Secondary Prevention
Definition
early identification of illness and treatment for existing health problems

ex:health screening and diagnostic procedures
regiments for treatment of illness
promotion of regular healthcare examinations across the life span
Term
Tertiary Prevention
Definition
return to optimum level of wellness after an illness or injury has occurred; prevention of recurrence of problems

ex:education to reduce or prevent complications of disease
referral to rehab services
Term
Health Promotion
Definition
refers to actions to increase health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities; its models guide intervention
Term
Roles of the nurse in implementing health promotion
Definition
educator
counselor
facilitator
nurturer
role model
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