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Integrated Primary and Preventive Care Flashcards

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  1. According to USPSTF guidelines, at what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?

    Answer: 45 years

    The USPSTF updated its recommendation in 2021 to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for average-risk adults, down from the previous age of 50.

  2. A community paramedic measures a patient's blood pressure as 148/94 mmHg on two separate visits. According to the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines, this reading is classified as:

    Answer: Stage 2 hypertension

    Under the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines, Stage 2 hypertension is defined as systolic ≥140 mmHg or diastolic ≥90 mmHg. A reading of 148/94 mmHg on two occasions meets these criteria.

  3. Which immunization is recommended annually for all adults aged 6 months and older regardless of health status?

    Answer: Influenza vaccine

    The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged 6 months and older, making it the only vaccine with an annual universal recommendation.

  4. Which of the following BEST describes the role of a community paramedic in primary stroke prevention?

    Answer: Identify and manage modifiable stroke risk factors including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and smoking

    Primary stroke prevention focuses on identifying and controlling modifiable risk factors. Community paramedics assess BP, screen for AF (via pulse check or ECG), provide smoking cessation support, and coordinate with PCPs — not prescribe or administer stroke medications.

  5. When performing a home fall risk assessment, which tool is most commonly used to assess mobility and dynamic balance?

    Answer: Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

    The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test measures the time a patient takes to rise from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, and return to seated — a validated predictor of fall risk in community-dwelling adults.

  6. A community paramedic is conducting a wellness visit for a 52-year-old male smoker with a 30 pack-year history. Per USPSTF guidelines, which screening is MOST indicated for this patient?

    Answer: Annual low-dose CT (LDCT) of the chest

    USPSTF recommends annual low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening for adults aged 50–80 with a 20+ pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years.