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Health Promotion Across Lifespan — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Prevention: primary/secondary/tertiary

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Health Promotion & Maintenance 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Health Promotion Across Lifespan on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Levels

Key numbers

Primary = prevent (vaccines, diet)
Secondary = screen/early detect
Tertiary = rehab, limit damage

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Infant-Child

Key facts

Vaccines, car seat, safe sleep
Lead, dev screening, nutrition

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Adult

Key facts

Diet, exercise, no tobacco
Cancer + BP + glucose screens

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Older

Key facts

Fall prevention, vaccines
Cognitive, social, med review

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Quick Tip

Primary prevention prevents disease: immunizations, seat belts, nutrition, and exercise.

📖 Related Topics

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