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Community Health Nursing-I

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136. A community health nurse is providing education on preventing tick-borne illnesses. What is a critical warning sign of Lyme disease that should prompt medical attention?

A. Immediate headache
B. A bull's-eye rash (erythema migrans)
C. Nausea after eating
D. Sudden thirst
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

137. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for hypertension. What is the most accurate way to measure blood pressure?

A. Using a cuff that is too loose
B. After the patient has just exercised
C. After the patient has rested quietly for at least 5 minutes, with arm supported at heart level
D. Taking one reading and discarding it
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

138. A home care patient with chronic heart failure reports sudden, severe dyspnea and orthopnea (difficulty breathing when lying flat). What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Encourage the patient to lie flat
B. Elevate the head of the bed, apply oxygen, and notify the physician of worsening heart failure
C. Administer a cough suppressant
D. Tell the patient to take a walk
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

139. A community health nurse is working with a family struggling with substance abuse. What is the most critical initial intervention?

A. Blaming the individual for their addiction
B. Assessing the extent of substance use, associated risks, and connecting the family to treatment and support resources
C. Ignoring the problem hoping it will resolve
D. Providing financial assistance without addressing the addiction
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

140. A home care patient is prescribed a medication that needs to be administered intramuscularly (IM). What is the technical consideration for IM injection site selection for an adult?

A. Only the deltoid muscle
B. Dorsogluteal, ventrogluteal, or vastus lateralis, depending on patient age and medication volume
C. Any fatty tissue area
D. The forearm
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

141. A community health nurse is providing education about fall prevention for older adults. What is a critical environmental modification?

A. Removing all handrails
B. Ensuring adequate lighting, removing tripping hazards (e.g., throw rugs), and installing grab bars in bathrooms
C. Waxing floors frequently
D. Encouraging walking barefoot
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

142. A community experiences a sudden outbreak of a highly contagious disease. What is the most urgent public health strategy to contain the spread?

A. Encourage people to visit sick individuals
B. Implementing isolation and quarantine measures for affected and exposed individuals
C. Advising against mask-wearing
D. Promoting large public gatherings
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

143. A community health nurse is performing a physical assessment on a child. What technical assessment is crucial for assessing growth and development?

A. Only taking blood pressure
B. Measuring height, weight, head circumference (for infants), and plotting on growth charts
C. Assessing only intelligence
D. Only observing play
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

128. A home care patient with a history of falls is experiencing weakness and dizziness. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Encourage independent ambulation
B. Assist the patient to a safe position (e.g., sitting or lying down) and assess for injuries/causes
C. Tell them to ignore the dizziness
D. Document the symptoms later
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

129. A community health nurse is providing education about the importance of regular dental check-ups. What is a critical benefit of good oral hygiene?

A. Increased risk of cavities
B. Prevention of dental caries, gum disease, and systemic health issues
C. Bad breath
D. Yellow teeth
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Jun 6, 2026

130. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a transdermal opioid patch. What is a medicinal teaching point for safe use?

A. Apply the patch to the same site each time
B. Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless area, rotating sites, and dispose of used patches safely
C. Cut the patch in half for a lower dose
D. Take additional oral opioids whenever desired
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

131. A community health nurse is planning a program for adolescents on body image and self-esteem. What is the most effective approach?

A. Promoting unrealistic beauty standards
B. Encouraging media literacy, promoting healthy coping mechanisms, and fostering positive self-talk
C. Focusing on weight loss only
D. Ignoring peer pressure
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

132. A community experiences a sudden loss of electricity affecting refrigeration. What is the immediate public health concern regarding foodborne illness?

A. Increased craving for hot meals
B. Rapid growth of bacteria in perishable foods
C. Shortage of exotic spices
D. Lack of microwave access
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

133. A community health nurse is performing a urine dipstick test during a home visit. What technical finding might indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

A. Negative for all parameters
B. Positive for leukocytes and nitrites
C. Presence of glucose only
D. Trace protein only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

134. A home care patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed a statin medication (e.g., Atorvastatin) for cholesterol management. What is a critical teaching point regarding this medication?

A. It is a cure for diabetes
B. It can be stopped once cholesterol levels are normal
C. It helps lower cholesterol and should be taken consistently as prescribed, monitoring for muscle pain
D. It is only taken when feeling unwell
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

135. A community health nurse is advocating for increased funding for public health programs. What is the most effective strategy for advocating for policy change?

A. Protesting silently
B. Presenting evidence-based data on program effectiveness and health outcomes to policymakers
C. Blaming the government for health problems
D. Only discussing individual patient stories
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

121. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for osteoporosis in older adults. What is the most effective primary prevention strategy for osteoporosis?

A. Taking high doses of sedatives
B. Adequate intake of calcium and Vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise
C. Avoiding all physical activity
D. Limiting dairy products
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

122. A community experiences a sudden increase in hospitalizations for heatstroke. What is the most urgent public health intervention?

A. Distribute warm blankets
B. Establish cooling centers and disseminate information on heat-related illness prevention
C. Advise people to wear dark clothing
D. Encourage strenuous outdoor activities
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

123. A community health nurse is administering an allergy shot (immunotherapy). What is the technical consideration after administration?

A. Send the patient home immediately
B. Monitor the patient for at least 20-30 minutes for signs of allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis)
C. Have the patient exercise vigorously
D. Administer antibiotics
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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