The Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department of the Local

question 14

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted to the emergency department of the local hospital from home with reports of chest discomfort and shortness of breath.She is placed on oxygen,has labs and blood gases drawn,and is given an electrocardiogram and breathing treatments.What level of preventive care is this patient receiving?

• A) Primary prevention
• B) Secondary prevention
• C) Tertiary prevention
• D) Health promotion

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Definitions:

Macroevolution

Evolutionary patterns and trends on a larger scale than microevolution; e.g., adaptive radiation, coevolution.

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell to produce a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.

Trait Variations

Genetic differences among individuals, resulting in the diversity of phenotypes within a population.

Sympatric Speciation

The process of speciation that occurs when populations of a species that share the same habitat diverge into separate species without physical separation.