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51. A community health nurse is caring for a homebound patient with severe mobility limitations. The patient relies heavily on a family caregiver for daily needs. What clinical assessment is crucial to prevent caregiver burnout?

A. Assess the patient's favorite TV shows
B. Assess the caregiver's physical and emotional well-being, provide resources for respite care, and educate on self-care strategies
C. Check the patient's social media activity
D. Ask about the patient's childhood
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36. A community health nurse is caring for a homeless patient with chronic wounds who frequently misses follow-up appointments. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Discharge the patient from care
B. Establish trust, address barriers to care (e.g., transportation, hunger, fear), provide mobile outreach, and connect to homeless shelters/support services
C. Tell them to find a home
D. Only treat the wounds
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37. A community health nurse is educating a group about safe disposal of needles and syringes at home. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Dispose in the trash can directly
B. Dispose of used needles/syringes in a puncture-resistant container (e.g., heavy-duty plastic laundry detergent bottle) and follow local guidelines for disposal
C. Flush down the toilet
D. Place in a paper bag
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38. A community health nurse identifies a significant increase in adolescent vaping in local schools. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Ban all electronic devices
B. Implement evidence-based anti-vaping education, advocate for stricter school policies, and engage parents in prevention efforts
C. Encourage peer pressure to quit
D. Only focus on adult smoking cessation
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39. A community experiences a severe influenza outbreak. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Only treat symptomatic individuals
B. Promote widespread vaccination, educate on hygiene practices, and advise sick individuals to stay home and seek medical attention if severe symptoms occur
C. Recommend gathering in large groups
D. Provide only information about flu symptoms
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40. A community health nurse is conducting a vision screening for preschool children. What is the technical procedure for a basic vision screening?

A. Use a complex eye chart for adults
B. Use an age-appropriate eye chart (e.g., Snellen E chart, Lea Symbols), ensure proper lighting, and refer for comprehensive eye exam if vision abnormalities are found
C. Test only one eye
D. Conduct screening in a dark room
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26. A community health nurse is educating a new mother about breastfeeding. The mother is concerned about milk supply. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Recommend formula immediately
B. Provide education on proper latch, frequent feeding, signs of adequate intake, and refer to lactation consultant if needed
C. Tell her to stop breastfeeding
D. Only provide theoretical information
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27. A community health nurse is educating a group of caregivers about safe medication administration to children. What is the medicinal recommendation to prevent dosing errors?

A. Use a kitchen spoon for measurement
B. Use appropriate measuring devices (e.g., oral syringe, dosing spoon), confirm dosage with healthcare provider, and avoid distractions during administration
C. Estimate the dose
D. Administer medication in the dark
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28. A community health nurse identifies a high rate of childhood obesity in a local school. What is the critical approach to address this community health issue?

A. Blame parents for poor choices
B. Implement school-based nutrition and physical activity programs, advocate for healthier school lunches, and engage parents in healthy lifestyle education
C. Focus on individual dieting plans
D. Only provide pamphlets on exercise
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29. A community experiences a heatwave. A community health nurse is concerned about vulnerable populations (e.g., elderly, homeless). What is the urgent nursing action?

A. Advise them to stay indoors all day
B. Conduct welfare checks, educate on hydration and heat stroke signs, establish cooling centers, and coordinate with social services
C. Tell them to ignore the heat
D. Distribute warm beverages
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30. A community health nurse is conducting an environmental assessment of a home. The patient reports a strong, musty odor and visible mold growth. What is the technical nursing action?

A. Ignore the odor
B. Document findings, educate on mold remediation, and connect patient with environmental health specialists or housing authorities
C. Advise painting over the mold
D. Tell the patient it's normal
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31. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with dementia living at home. The family caregiver expresses feelings of burnout. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to get more sleep
B. Assess caregiver burden, provide emotional support, educate on self-care strategies, and connect to respite care and support groups
C. Advise them to stop caring for the patient
D. Suggest they ignore their feelings
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32. A community health nurse is educating a patient about taking a new blood pressure medication. The patient reports forgetting doses frequently. What is the medicinal adherence strategy?

A. Tell them to remember better
B. Suggest pill organizers, linking medication to daily routines, using medication reminder apps, and simplifying the regimen if possible
C. Advise them to stop taking it
D. Ignore the issue of forgetfulness
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33. A community health nurse is involved in disaster preparedness planning. What is the critical role of the nurse in a large-scale disaster?

A. Manage hospital admissions
B. Participate in emergency response drills, establish communication networks, and prepare for mass casualty triage and public health interventions
C. Provide only basic first aid
D. Wait for instructions from the military
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34. A community health nurse is conducting a tuberculosis (TB) screening clinic. A patient tests positive for latent TB infection. What is the urgent nursing action?

A. Tell the patient to get vaccinated
B. Educate the patient on treatment options (e.g., isoniazid), importance of adherence, and initiate contact tracing for close contacts
C. Advise avoiding public places
D. Tell the patient it's nothing serious
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35. A community health nurse is teaching a community group about preventing falls in the elderly. What is the technical home modification recommendation?

A. Remove all furniture
B. Install grab bars in bathrooms, improve lighting, remove throw rugs, and ensure clear pathways
C. Keep stairs cluttered
D. Remove all handrails
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20. A community health nurse identifies a lack of access to healthy food options in a specific urban area. What is the critical long-term intervention to address this “food desert”?

A. Advise residents to grow their own food
B. Advocate for farmers' markets, community gardens, and policies that support access to affordable, nutritious food stores
C. Encourage fast food consumption
D. Provide a list of distant grocery stores
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21. A community health nurse is conducting a home visit for a patient with newly diagnosed HIV. The patient is anxious about disclosing their status to family. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Force disclosure to family
B. Provide emotional support, education on privacy rights, and resources for support groups and counseling; emphasize client autonomy
C. Disclose to the family for them
D. Tell the patient to keep it a secret
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22. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for an antibiotic. The patient has limited literacy skills. What is the medicinal education strategy?

A. Provide a complex written pamphlet
B. Use simple language, visual aids, teach-back method, and involve family members if patient agrees
C. Speak quickly and use jargon
D. Give a verbal explanation once
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