A nurse is providing teaching to students about physical and psychosocial effects of stress to school-aged children. Which of the following levels of prevention does this demonstrate?
Secondary prevention
Suicide prevention
Primary prevention
Tertiary prevention
The Correct Answer is C
A. Secondary prevention involves early detection and prompt intervention in health issues that have already occurred; providing education about stress does not fall under this category.
B. Suicide prevention is a specific aspect of mental health care and is not directly related to general stress education.
C. Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of health issues and promote health and well-being, making the education on stress and its effects a form of primary prevention.
D. Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and management of existing diseases, which does not apply to teaching about stress effects.
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Correct Answer is ["C","D"]
Explanation
A. Object permanence is a cognitive ability typically developed during the sensorimotor stage (0-2 years), not during the concrete operational stage (7-11 years).
B. Egocentric thinking is characteristic of the preoperational stage (2-7 years) and decreases as children enter the concrete operational stage.
C. The ability to perform logical operations on concrete objects is a hallmark of the concrete operational stage, where children can think logically about physical objects and events.
D. Understanding the concept of conservation, which refers to recognizing that quantity does not change despite changes in shape or arrangement, is a key characteristic of the concrete operational stage.
E. Use of symbolic play is more characteristic of the preoperational stage, where children engage in imaginative play rather than concrete operations.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Avoiding triggers that cause an asthma attack is crucial in managing asthma effectively and should be emphasized in education.
B. Cromolyn sodium is a preventive medication and should be taken regularly, not just at the first sign of difficulty; immediate relief medications are preferred during an attack.
C. The peak expiratory flow meter should be used daily to monitor asthma control, rather than just once a week.
D. It is generally not necessary for the child to stop playing sports; many children with asthma can participate in activities like basketball as long as their condition is well-managed.