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3. A community health nurse is providing education to a group of pregnant women about proper nutrition. What is a key technical recommendation for preventing neural tube defects?

A. Increased intake of Vitamin C
B. Increased intake of Vitamin B12
C. Increased intake of Folic Acid
D. Increased intake of Vitamin D
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

4. You are planning a health promotion program for adolescents in a high-crime urban area. Which factor is a critical social determinant of health that should be considered?

A. The latest fashion trends
B. Access to safe recreational spaces and educational opportunities
C. The number of fast-food restaurants
D. The popularity of video games
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

5. A community health nurse is responding to a disaster scene (e.g., a localized flood). What is the immediate priority in the triage process?

A. Providing psychological counseling to affected individuals
B. Prioritizing individuals with life-threatening injuries for immediate care
C. Documenting personal belongings of victims
D. Locating lost pets
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

6. A home care patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing increased shortness of breath and wheezing. Their prescribed bronchodilator inhaler is empty. What is the immediate clinical action?

A. Advise the patient to rest and wait for the next day
B. Call emergency services/physician for immediate medication and assessment
C. Tell the patient to use a friend's inhaler
D. Suggest the patient drink more water
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

7. During a health fair, a community health nurse is conducting blood pressure screenings. A 45-year-old participant has a reading of 150/95 mmHg. What is the most appropriate next step?

A. Tell them they are healthy and can go home
B. Advise immediate hospitalization
C. Provide basic education on hypertension, suggest lifestyle modifications, and recommend follow-up with a primary care provider
D. Tell them to check their blood pressure daily at home without further advice
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

8. A community health nurse is developing a program to address the high incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in a specific ethnic minority community. Which critical aspect of cultural competence should be integrated into the program?

A. Relying solely on Western medical models
B. Providing educational materials only in English
C. Incorporating cultural beliefs, food preferences, and community leaders into the program design
D. Ignoring traditional healing practices
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

9. A community health nurse is conducting surveillance for communicable diseases. What is the primary purpose of disease surveillance?

A. To fine individuals who get sick
B. To track disease patterns, identify outbreaks, and implement control measures
C. To determine individual treatment plans
D. To publish research papers
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Jun 6, 2026

196. A home care patient with diabetes is experiencing a new onset of numbness and tingling in their feet. What is the clinical concern?

A. Normal aging process
B. Diabetic neuropathy, requiring further assessment and discussion with the physician about glycemic control
C. Muscle cramps
D. Improved circulation
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

197. A community health nurse is working with a marginalized community to address health disparities. What is a critical ethical principle in this context?

A. Ignoring power imbalances
B. Empowering the community to advocate for their own needs and addressing historical injustices
C. Making decisions for the community
D. Prioritizing external funding sources
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

198. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed a new calcium channel blocker. They report dizziness when changing positions. What medicinal advice should the nurse provide?

A. Stop taking the medication immediately
B. Get up slowly from sitting or lying positions, and report persistent dizziness to the physician
C. Increase fluid intake significantly
D. Double the medication dose
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

199. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that support comprehensive school health programs. What is a critical benefit for community health?

A. Increased absenteeism
B. Improved student health, academic performance, and reduced health risk behaviors
C. Limited access to health education
D. Increased disciplinary issues
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

200. A home care patient with heart failure is prescribed a daily low-sodium diet. They report eating processed foods frequently because they are easy. What medicinal teaching point is critical?

A. Processed foods are healthy
B. Processed foods are often high in sodium and can worsen fluid retention; educate on reading food labels
C. Eating more processed foods is fine
D. Only focus on fresh fruits
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

194. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. They report feeling excessively drowsy and difficult to arouse. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Administer more opioid for pain
B. Assess respiratory status, administer naloxone if indicated, and notify the physician of opioid overdose symptoms
C. Tell the patient to sleep it off
D. Encourage the patient to walk around
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

181. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that support comprehensive sex education in schools. What is a critical benefit for community health?

A. Increased unintended pregnancies
B. Reduced rates of STIs and unintended pregnancies, and improved sexual health knowledge
C. Increased risky behaviors
D. Limited access to information
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

182. A community experiences a sudden, widespread outbreak of a highly transmissible disease (e.g., norovirus) in a confined setting (e.g., nursing home). What is the immediate public health response strategy?

A. Encourage sharing of food
B. Implement strict infection control, isolation of symptomatic individuals, and rapid cleaning/disinfection
C. Ignore the outbreak
D. Promote communal dining
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

183. A community health nurse is evaluating a program. What technical term refers to whether the program achieved its intended goals and objectives?

A. Process evaluation
B. Outcome evaluation
C. Structure evaluation
D. Input evaluation
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

184. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. They report feeling excessively drowsy and difficult to arouse. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Administer more opioid for pain
B. Assess respiratory status, administer naloxone if indicated, and notify the physician of opioid overdose symptoms
C. Tell the patient to sleep it off
D. Encourage the patient to walk around
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

185. A community health nurse is applying the Social Cognitive Theory to design a health promotion program. What is a critical concept within this theory that influences behavior change?

A. Genetic predisposition
B. Self-efficacy, observational learning, and reciprocal determinism
C. Socioeconomic status only
D. Environmental factors only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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