Care Manager Certification Practice Exam

Which activity is most aligned with tertiary levels of health promotion?

1. Developing a support group for HIV positive individuals

2. Teaching breast examination

3. Providing smoking deterrence programs

4. Offering free skin testing

The correct answer is: Developing a support group for HIV positive individuals

Tertiary levels of health promotion focus on managing and improving the quality of life for individuals who are already affected by a disease or health condition. This level of health promotion aims to reduce the impact of ongoing illness by helping patients achieve their best possible quality of life, preventing complications, and facilitating rehabilitation. Developing a support group for HIV positive individuals directly aligns with these goals. Support groups provide emotional, psychological, and social support to members, which helps them cope with their condition and manage the associated challenges. By fostering a sense of community and encouraging shared experiences, individuals can learn from one another, access resources, and gain valuable insights into managing their health, all of which contribute to improving their quality of life. The other options focus more on primary or secondary prevention measures. Teaching breast examination and providing smoking deterrence programs represent primary and secondary prevention strategies aimed at reducing the incidence of disease before it occurs or catching it in its early stages. Offering free skin testing also relates to early detection and prevention, not to managing existing conditions.