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BS Nursing

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107. A community health nurse is assessing an older adult for signs of elder abuse. What is a critical indicator of potential abuse or neglect?

A. Regular social activity
B. Unexplained financial transactions, isolation, frequent falls, or signs of physical harm/malnutrition
C. Well-maintained home
D. Independent living
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Jun 6, 2026

108. A home care patient with a tracheostomy requires suctioning. What is the critical technical consideration for tracheostomy suctioning?

A. Apply suction while inserting catheter
B. Apply suction only during withdrawal of the catheter, using sterile technique and appropriate suction pressure
C. Suction for extended periods
D. Use a non-sterile catheter
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

109. A community health nurse is planning a tertiary prevention program for individuals recovering from a stroke. What is a critical component of this program?

A. Preventing the initial stroke
B. Providing rehabilitation services, promoting secondary stroke prevention, and supporting re-integration into the community
C. Screening for stroke risk factors
D. Treating acute stroke symptoms
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

110. A home care patient with heart failure is prescribed digoxin. They report nausea, visual disturbances (yellow halo), and an irregular heartbeat. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Normal side effects of digoxin
B. Digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate physician notification and laboratory assessment
C. Dehydration
D. Low blood pressure
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

111. A community health nurse is working with a marginalized community to address health disparities. What is a critical aspect of culturally sensitive communication?

A. Using complex medical jargon
B. Active listening, non-verbal communication awareness, and using culturally appropriate language and examples
C. Speaking loudly
D. Avoiding eye contact
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Jun 6, 2026

112. A community experiences a sudden outbreak of a novel respiratory virus. What is the most urgent public health response strategy?

A. Encouraging travel
B. Rapid case identification, contact tracing, isolation/quarantine, and development/distribution of vaccines/antivirals
C. Ignoring symptoms
D. Blaming specific countries
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Jun 6, 2026

98. A community health nurse is facilitating a support group for caregivers of individuals with dementia. What is a critical role of the nurse in this setting?

A. Diagnosing dementia
B. Providing emotional support, education on coping strategies, and connecting caregivers to resources
C. Telling caregivers what to do
D. Ignoring caregiver burden
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Jun 6, 2026

99. A community health nurse is conducting a home visit for a client with a history of intravenous drug use. What is a critical harm reduction strategy the nurse might discuss?

A. Encouraging continued drug use
B. Education on safe injection practices, needle exchange programs, and access to naloxone
C. Promoting sharing of needles
D. Advising against seeking treatment
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Jun 6, 2026

100. A home care patient with Type 2 Diabetes is prescribed insulin. They report feeling shaky and confused after administering their morning insulin. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypoglycemia, requiring immediate intake of fast-acting carbohydrates
C. Insulin resistance
D. Too much food intake
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

101. A community health nurse is leading a program to reduce health disparities in a specific racial/ethnic group. What is a critical ethical challenge in this work?

A. Avoiding discussion of race
B. Addressing systemic racism and discrimination while empowering the community
C. Blaming individuals for disparities
D. Ignoring historical injustices
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

102. A community experiences a sudden, widespread communication failure during a major disaster. What is the immediate public health concern?

A. Lack of entertainment options
B. Inability to disseminate emergency alerts, coordinate rescue efforts, and access information from authorities
C. Increased social isolation
D. Difficulty with online shopping
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

104. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. They report that the medication is not effectively controlling their pain. What medicinal action is most appropriate?

A. Advise them to take more than prescribed
B. Assess pain intensity, adherence, and notify the physician for potential dose adjustment or alternative therapies
C. Tell them to just tolerate the pain
D. Switch to over-the-counter pain relievers
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

105. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that support universal access to healthcare. What is a critical benefit of universal healthcare for community health?

A. Increased individual responsibility
B. Improved health outcomes, reduced financial burden on individuals, and addressing health disparities
C. Reduced quality of care
D. Limited access for some groups
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

91. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that promote food security. What is a critical intervention that policy can support?

A. Subsidizing unhealthy foods
B. Supporting food banks, SNAP benefits, and community gardens, and addressing economic inequalities
C. Promoting food waste
D. Encouraging reliance on expensive imported foods
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

92. A community experiences a widespread wildfire. What is the immediate public health concern regarding air quality?

A. Lack of pleasant scents
B. Smoke inhalation, respiratory issues, and evacuation due to poor air quality
C. Increased humidity
D. Reduced visibility for sightseeing
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Jun 6, 2026

93. A community health nurse is using health informatics in practice. What technical application involves using data to track patient trends and predict outbreaks?

A. Word processing
B. Data analytics and predictive modeling
C. Graphic design
D. Social media management
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

94. A home care patient with heart failure is prescribed a diuretic. The patient reports muscle weakness and cramps. Their serum potassium is 3.0 mEq/L (low). What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Patient needs more sodium
B. Hypokalemia, requiring physician notification and potassium supplementation/dietary changes
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypernatremia
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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