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64. A community health nurse is conducting a smoking cessation program. What is the most effective strategy to promote long-term cessation?

A. Scaring individuals with graphic images only
B. Providing individualized counseling, pharmacotherapy options, and relapse prevention strategies
C. Encouraging cold turkey cessation without support
D. Focusing only on the financial cost of smoking
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

65. A community experiences a sudden loss of access to clean drinking water. What is the immediate public health recommendation for water purification?

A. Drink unfiltered tap water
B. Use bottled water or boil all water for at least one minute before consumption
C. Add sugar to the water
D. Collect rainwater without treatment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

67. A community health nurse is conducting a health promotion campaign for teenagers about preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What is the most effective primary prevention strategy?

A. Discussing only the consequences of STIs
B. Comprehensive sex education emphasizing consistent and correct condom use, and abstinence education
C. Focusing solely on treatment of STIs
D. Providing only brochures about STIs
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

68. A community health nurse is providing care to a family affected by domestic violence. What is the most critical initial nursing intervention?

A. Tell the victim to leave immediately
B. Assess the safety of the victim and any children, and connect them with emergency resources and support services
C. Advise the victim to confront the abuser
D. Ignore the situation, as it is a private matter
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Jun 6, 2026

69. A community health nurse is advocating for improved access to mental health services in an underserved community. What is the most effective strategy for advocating for policy change?

A. Complaining to colleagues
B. Collaborating with community leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers to develop and implement solutions
C. Ignoring the problem
D. Waiting for the government to act
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Jun 6, 2026

70. A home health patient with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) requires medication administration. What is the technical step to ensure proper G-tube function before administering medication?

A. Administer all medications together without flushing
B. Flush the G-tube with water before and after medication administration
C. Administer crushed medications directly into the G-tube without diluting
D. Keep the patient flat during administration
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Jun 6, 2026

56. A community experiences a sudden chemical spill. What is the immediate public health action for community health nurses?

A. Advise residents to stay outdoors
B. Direct residents to evacuate or shelter-in-place as advised by emergency services
C. Tell residents to ignore official warnings
D. Encourage panic and chaos
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

57. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for depression in a high school. A student scores high on the screening tool. What is the most appropriate next step?

A. Dismiss their concerns as teenage drama
B. Immediately prescribe antidepressant medication
C. Refer for further assessment by a mental health professional
D. Tell them to try harder to be happy
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Jun 6, 2026

43. A community health nurse is performing a school health screening. A student reports feeling persistently sad, isolated, and having difficulty concentrating in class. What is the most appropriate initial action?

A. Tell them to cheer up
B. Refer them immediately to a psychiatrist without assessment
C. Conduct a brief mental health screening and refer for further evaluation if indicated
D. Ignore their complaints
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Jun 6, 2026

44. When conducting a home visit for a client with a chronic illness, what is the critical component of the nurse’s role?

A. Telling the client what to do
B. Empowering the client and family to manage their illness and promote self-care
C. Doing all the care for the client
D. Criticizing the client's self-care habits
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Jun 6, 2026

45. A community health nurse is preparing for a health fair. What is the most effective way to engage community members and identify their health priorities?

A. Only offer freebies
B. Conduct pre-fair surveys and involve community leaders in planning
C. Post flyers without any community input
D. Focus only on the nurse's preferred health topics
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

46. A home health patient with chronic pain is prescribed opioid analgesics. What is the most critical aspect of medication management to ensure safety in the home?

A. Encourage sharing medication with family members
B. Ensure safe storage, educate on overdose signs, and proper disposal of unused medication
C. Advise taking double doses for severe pain
D. Leave medications in an unlocked cabinet
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

48. A community health nurse is developing a health promotion program for older adults. What is a key intervention for preventing falls in this population?

A. Encouraging sedentary lifestyle
B. Promoting regular exercise, strength training, and balance exercises
C. Advising against vision checks
D. Limiting social interaction
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

49. A community experiences a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young adults. What is the most critical public health intervention?

A. Closing down all social gathering places
B. Comprehensive sexual health education, accessible testing, and treatment services
C. Blaming individuals for their choices
D. Focusing solely on abstinence
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

50. A community health nurse is providing home care to a client with a stage II pressure injury. What is a critical aspect of wound care in the home setting?

A. Using non-sterile gloves for dressing changes
B. Maintaining sterile technique during dressing changes to prevent infection
C. Applying a tight bandage to restrict blood flow
D. Allowing the wound to air dry without covering
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Jun 6, 2026

51. A community health nurse is conducting an environmental scan to identify community health needs. What is an example of a secondary data source for this assessment?

A. Conducting a survey of community members
B. Reviewing existing health statistics, census data, and vital records
C. Holding a focus group
D. Interviewing local leaders
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

52. A community health nurse is providing education about food safety. What is a critical guideline for preventing foodborne illness?

A. Washing hands only after handling raw meat
B. Cooking foods to the appropriate internal temperatures and avoiding cross-contamination
C. Leaving perishable foods out at room temperature for extended periods
D. Eating raw or undercooked meats
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Jun 6, 2026
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