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- A. Primary prevention
- B. Secondary prevention
- C. Tertiary prevention
- D. Rehabilitation prevention
Explanation: Screening asymptomatic people aims to detect disease early, so it is secondary prevention.
Correct answer: Secondary prevention- A. Encouraging lower salt intake
- B. Providing antibiotics for sore throat
- C. Advising bed rest for adults
- D. Increasing daily sugar intake
Explanation: Reducing dietary salt can lower blood pressure and cardiovascular risk across a population.
Correct answer: Encouraging lower salt intake- A. Grilled chicken, vegetables and a small whole-grain serving
- B. Fried potatoes, sweetened drink and white bread
- C. Large rice serving with sweet dessert and juice
- D. Biscuits, sweet tea and a high-sugar cereal
Explanation: A balanced meal with vegetables, lean protein and controlled whole-grain carbohydrate supports better glucose control.
Correct answer: Grilled chicken, vegetables and a small whole-grain serving- A. Report the symptom to the prescriber for review
- B. Tell the patient to double the next dose
- C. Advise stopping all medicines immediately
- D. Reassure the patient that cough proves treatment works
Explanation: A persistent dry cough is a recognized adverse effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and should be reported for medication…
Correct answer: Report the symptom to the prescriber for review- A. Breathe in through the nose and out through pursed lips
- B. Breathe rapidly through the mouth during all activity
- C. Hold the breath after each deep inspiration
- D. Lie flat and breathe only through the nose
Explanation: Pursed-lip breathing slows expiration and helps prevent airway collapse during exhalation.
Correct answer: Breathe in through the nose and out through pursed lips- A. Arrange prompt clinical assessment of the lump
- B. Massage the lump daily until it becomes smaller
- C. Wait six months to see whether pain develops
- D. Apply a warm compress and avoid examination
Explanation: A new breast lump requires prompt clinical assessment because early evaluation supports early diagnosis and treatment.
Correct answer: Arrange prompt clinical assessment of the lump- A. I will wash gently and avoid rubbing the treated area
- B. I will apply perfumed lotion before every treatment
- C. I will scrub away any peeling skin with a rough cloth
- D. I will place a heating pad over the treated area
Explanation: Gentle washing and avoiding friction help protect irradiated skin. Perfumed products, scrubbing and heat may increase irritation or tissue…
Correct answer: I will wash gently and avoid rubbing the treated area- A. Stop the exercise and assess the patient immediately
- B. Encourage the patient to continue at a slower pace
- C. Offer water and resume exercise after five minutes
- D. Ask the patient to complete the planned distance
Explanation: Chest pressure and dizziness may indicate myocardial ischemia or reduced circulation, so exercise must stop and the patient must be…
Correct answer: Stop the exercise and assess the patient immediately- A. A normal reading may show that the medicine is controlling your pressure
- B. You should take the medicine only when symptoms appear
- C. You can stop treatment once readings improve for one week
- D. Missing doses is safe if you avoid salty food that day
Explanation: A normal reading may reflect effective treatment rather than permanent resolution of hypertension.
Correct answer: A normal reading may show that the medicine is controlling your pressure- A. Providing rehabilitation to improve safe daily functioning
- B. Teaching children to avoid sugary drinks before illness
- C. Testing symptom-free adults for raised blood glucose
- D. Displaying posters about the causes of diabetes
Explanation: Tertiary prevention limits disability and improves function after disease and complications are established.
Correct answer: Providing rehabilitation to improve safe daily functioning- A. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats
- B. Replacing vegetables with refined grains
- C. Adding extra salt to cooked meals
- D. Increasing intake of processed meat
Explanation: Unsaturated fats from foods such as fish, nuts and vegetable oils can improve the blood lipid profile when they replace saturated fats.
Correct answer: Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats- A. I should take it with meals to reduce stomach upset
- B. I should stop it whenever my glucose reading is normal
- C. I should take extra tablets after eating sugary food
- D. I should expect it to cause severe low blood glucose alone
Explanation: Taking metformin with food commonly reduces nausea, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea.
Correct answer: I should take it with meals to reduce stomach upset- A. Rest quietly for five minutes before measuring
- B. Measure immediately after climbing the stairs
- C. Keep the cuff over a thick shirt sleeve
- D. Hold the arm below the level of the heart
Explanation: The person should rest quietly, use the correct cuff size and support the arm at heart level.
Correct answer: Rest quietly for five minutes before measuring- A. Assess breathing and oxygenation promptly
- B. Advise the patient to drink more water
- C. Ask the patient to begin strenuous exercise
- D. Reassure the patient that swelling is expected
Explanation: Breathlessness and sudden weight gain with oedema suggest worsening fluid retention and possible acute deterioration.
Correct answer: Assess breathing and oxygenation promptly- A. A mouth ulcer that does not heal
- B. Brief mouth dryness after exercise
- C. Mild thirst after eating salty food
- D. Temporary lip tingling in cold weather
Explanation: A persistent mouth ulcer, especially with a lump, bleeding or a change in voice, needs clinical assessment.
Correct answer: A mouth ulcer that does not heal- A. Repeat the measurement correctly and arrange follow-up
- B. Tell the person to stop all prescribed medicines
- C. Record the reading without explaining its meaning
- D. Wait for symptoms before recommending assessment
Explanation: A raised reading should be confirmed using proper technique and followed by assessment, counselling and referral according to the service…
Correct answer: Repeat the measurement correctly and arrange follow-up- A. Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio
- B. Chest radiograph after a meal
- C. Peak flow measurement before sleep
- D. Hearing test after physical activity
Explanation: Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio can identify albumin leakage associated with diabetic kidney disease before advanced symptoms appear.
Correct answer: Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio- A. Regular weight-bearing activity with balance exercises
- B. Prolonged bed rest with minimal movement
- C. Avoidance of sunlight and outdoor activity
- D. Replacing meals with clear sweetened drinks
Explanation: Weight-bearing activity and balance training support bone health and help reduce falls.
Correct answer: Regular weight-bearing activity with balance exercises- A. Assess the swelling and inform the prescriber
- B. Tell the patient to double the next dose
- C. Advise stopping the medicine immediately
- D. Explain that the symptom proves kidney failure
Explanation: Ankle oedema is a recognised adverse effect of amlodipine and should be assessed and communicated to the prescriber.
Correct answer: Assess the swelling and inform the prescriber- A. Stop oral fluids and arrange a swallowing assessment
- B. Offer a larger drink to clear the throat
- C. Place the patient flat and continue feeding
- D. Encourage rapid drinking through a straw
Explanation: Coughing and a wet voice suggest dysphagia with possible aspiration. Stopping oral intake protects the airway while a swallowing…
Correct answer: Stop oral fluids and arrange a swallowing assessment