Actions That Block the Progression of an Injury or Disease

question 23

Multiple Choice

Actions that block the progression of an injury or disease at its incipient stage are known as:

• A) primary prevention.
• B) secondary prevention.
• C) tertiary prevention.
• D) quaternary prevention.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Demand Curve

A demand curve characterized by a constant price for varying quantities demanded, indicating perfect elasticity.

Large Number

A large number refers to an amount or quantity significantly above average or normal, often used in various contexts to indicate magnitude or scale.

Marginal Decision Rule

An economic principle which suggests that action should continue until marginal benefit equals marginal cost, optimizing resource allocation.

Downward-Sloping Demand

A representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, illustrating that as price decreases, demand typically increases.