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1. Which action represents a primary prevention strategy?

• A. Educating children on the importance of handwashing
• B. Administering vaccines to prevent disease
• C. Screening for early signs of disease
• D. Providing treatment for acute illnesses

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Administering vaccines is a primary prevention strategy because it aims to prevent diseases before they occur by providing immunity against specific pathogens. Educating children on handwashing is important for preventing infections but falls under health promotion rather than primary prevention. Screening for early signs of disease and providing treatment for acute illnesses are considered secondary and tertiary prevention strategies, respectively, as they aim to detect and treat diseases that have already developed to prevent further complications.

2. Conditions that promote disease or injury and prevent people from realizing their health potential are termed as:

• A. Aggregate of people
• B. Health threats
• C. Health need
• D. Foreseeable crisis

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct term for conditions that promote disease or injury and hinder people from achieving their health potential is 'health threats.' These are factors that pose a risk to an individual or community's health, such as environmental hazards, lifestyle choices, or infectious diseases.

3. Match the following terms in column A with the correct definition in Column B:

• A. I. Topical anesthesia C. The agent is applied directly to the skin and mucous membranes of the skin. II. Epidural anesthesia D. Injecting the anesthesia in the epidural mater of the spinal cord.
• B. II. Epidural anesthesia B. Anesthesia is introduced in the subarachnoid space at the lumbar area L4 and L5. I. Topical anesthesia C. The agent is applied directly to the skin and mucous membranes of the skin.
• C. I. Topical anesthesia C. The agent is applied directly to the skin and mucous membranes of the skin. II. Epidural anesthesia D. Injecting the anesthesia in the epidural mater of the spinal cord.
• D. I. Topical anesthesia C. The agent is applied directly to the skin and mucous membranes of the skin. II. Epidural anesthesia B. Anesthesia is introduced in the subarachnoid space at the lumbar area L4 and L5.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Topical anesthesia involves applying the anesthetic agent directly to the skin and mucous membranes to numb the area. On the other hand, epidural anesthesia involves injecting the anesthetic into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. Therefore, the correct matches are: I. Topical anesthesia with the definition of applying the agent directly to the skin and mucous membranes (Choice C), and II. Epidural anesthesia with the definition of injecting the anesthesia in the epidural space around the spinal cord (Choice D).

4. What term refers to a systematic approach of obtaining, organizing, and analyzing numerical facts so that conclusions may be drawn from them?

• A. Vital statistics
• B. Statistics
• C. Morbidity
• D. Mortality

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Statistics is the term that refers to a systematic approach of obtaining, organizing, and analyzing numerical facts to draw conclusions. It involves collecting data, organizing it, and making inferences or decisions based on the analysis.

5. Parkinson's disease is associated with the loss of which of the following neurotransmitter?

• A. Serotonin
• B. Adrenaline
• C. Dopamine
• D. GABA

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter responsible for coordinating smooth muscle movements. The decrease in dopamine levels leads to the motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. Serotonin, adrenaline, and GABA are not primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease.

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