What is the goal of primary prevention interventions?

The nurse practitioner is conducting a pre-participation sports physical on a young athlete and assesses cardiovascular risk. Which of the following disorders identified in the patient’s history would raise the greatest level of concern for sports participation?

A 25-year-old woman presents for an annual wellness visit. She has no history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes. She has been smoking for 10 years. What is an appropriate intervention for primary prevention?

The COVID-19 rapid nasal swab antigen test is generally accurate 67% to 82% in symptomatic patients.  What is this measurement called?

Which case below is an example of tertiary prevention?

Using the 5-C’s framework, identify the clinical manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis. Select all that apply

Which of the following immune system changes are characteristic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection? Select all that apply.

Why does lymphedema commonly develop in patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of January 26, 2025, there were approximately 777 million confirmed cases worldwide of COVID 19 or 9.6% of the global population.  This number reflects the:

Within 10 minutes of unintentionally ingesting peanuts, a 13-year-old adolescent with a known peanut allergy develops a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction. During this primary phase of the reaction, what physiological changes take place?