1. Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy

for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in a

community setting? (Select all that apply.)

a) Providing smoking cessation programs

b) Screening for hypertension and hyperlipidemia

c) Educating about healthy diet and exercise

d) Administering statins and antihypertensives

e) Referring to cardiac rehabilitation services

Answer: A, C

Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease

before it occurs by modifying risk factors. Smoking

cessation, healthy diet and exercise are examples of

primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease.

Screening, medication and rehabilitation are secondary or

tertiary prevention strategies that aim to reduce the impact

or complications of existing disease.

2. A nurse is conducting a health promotion workshop for a

group of older adults. Which of the following topics should

the nurse include in the workshop? (Select all that apply.)

a) Fall prevention

b) Advance directives

c) Immunizations

d) Medication management

e) Stress management

Answer: A, C, D, E

Rationale: Health promotion for older adults focuses on

maintaining or enhancing functional ability, quality of life

and independence. Fall prevention, immunizations,

medication management and stress management are