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191. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention program for young children aimed at preventing unintentional injuries. What is a key intervention?

A. Treating injuries after they occur
B. Educating parents about childproofing homes and supervising children closely ✓
C. Focusing on rehabilitation for injured children
D. Promoting risky behaviors
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176. A community health nurse is advocating for increased access to clean water in a developing community. What is a critical impact of contaminated water on community health?

A. Increased aesthetic appeal
B. Increased incidence of waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera, typhoid) ✓
C. Improved agricultural yields
D. Reduced need for sanitation
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177. A community health nurse is working with a family facing the challenges of caring for a member with a chronic illness. What is a critical intervention to prevent caregiver burnout?

A. Encourage caregivers to avoid self-care
B. Teach stress management techniques, connect to respite care, and encourage seeking support from others ✓
C. Blame the caregiver for feeling overwhelmed
D. Advise the caregiver to take on more responsibilities
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178. A home care patient with heart failure is prescribed a daily low-sodium diet. What medicinal advice should the nurse provide regarding over-the-counter medications?

A. All over-the-counter medications are safe for heart failure
B. Avoid over-the-counter medications high in sodium (e.g., some antacids, cough syrups) ✓
C. Take as many over-the-counter medications as desired
D. Only use herbal remedies
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179. A community health nurse is planning a program to reduce the incidence of childhood dental caries. What is a critical intervention?

A. Providing sugary snacks at school
B. Promoting fluoride use (e.g., fluoridated water, fluoride toothpaste), regular brushing, and limiting sugary drinks ✓
C. Discouraging dental visits
D. Allowing children to share toothbrushes
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180. A home care patient with diabetes is experiencing a diabetic foot ulcer. What is the most urgent concern?

A. Cosmetic appearance of the foot
B. Risk of infection, gangrene, and potential amputation ✓
C. Minor discomfort
D. Inability to wear certain shoes
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166. A community health nurse is providing care to a victim of sexual assault. What is the most critical initial nursing intervention?

A. Interview them about the details of the assault immediately
B. Provide a safe, confidential environment, assess for injuries, and offer emotional support and resources ✓
C. Tell them to forget about it
D. Encourage them to seek revenge
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167. A community health nurse is providing education on preventing dental caries in children. What is a critical preventative measure?

A. Consuming sugary drinks frequently
B. Brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and limiting sugary snacks/drinks ✓
C. Avoiding dental visits
D. Sharing toothbrushes
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168. A home care patient with type 1 diabetes experiences consistently high blood glucose readings despite adhering to their insulin regimen. What medicinal adjustment might be indicated by the physician?

A. Discontinuation of insulin
B. Adjustment of insulin dosage or type, and assessment of injection technique ✓
C. Switching to oral medications
D. Reduction of insulin dose
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169. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for colorectal cancer. What is a critical early detection method?

A. Self-palpation of the abdomen
B. Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or colonoscopy ✓
C. Blood pressure measurement
D. Eye exam
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170. 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
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171. A community health nurse is advocating for improved air quality in an industrial area. What is a critical environmental health concern in this scenario?

A. Noise pollution
B. Respiratory illnesses due to particulate matter and chemical emissions ✓
C. Light pollution
D. Lack of green spaces
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172. A community experiences a widespread power outage in winter. What is the most urgent public health concern?

A. Lack of entertainment
B. Risk of hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning (from improper heating), and food spoilage ✓
C. Inability to use electronic devices
D. Reduced access to luxury goods
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173. A community health nurse is assessing a child for signs of physical abuse. What is a critical indicator?

A. Consistently clean clothes
B. Unexplained bruises or injuries in various stages of healing, or injuries inconsistent with explanation ✓
C. Healthy weight
D. Good school performance
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174. A home care patient with a new colostomy is struggling with body image and acceptance. What is the most critical nursing intervention?

A. Tell them to ignore their feelings
B. Provide emotional support, teach self-care techniques, and connect them with ostomy support groups ✓
C. Focus only on the physical aspects of the colostomy
D. Advise them to isolate themselves
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175. A community health nurse is conducting a health education session on sun safety. What is a critical preventative measure against skin cancer?

A. Sunbathing without protection
B. Wearing sunscreen (SPF 30+), protective clothing, and seeking shade during peak sun hours ✓
C. Using tanning beds regularly
D. Avoiding all outdoor activities
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160. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed a diuretic. The patient reports leg cramps and feeling dizzy. What medicinal adverse effect is immediate?

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypokalemia ✓
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypertension
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161. A community health nurse is planning a health promotion program for school-aged children. What is the most effective way to engage children in health education?

A. Using long lectures
B. Incorporating interactive games, visual aids, and age-appropriate language ✓
C. Giving complex textbooks
D. Relying on abstract concepts
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162. A community experiences a sudden increase in motor vehicle accidents. What is the most urgent public health intervention?

A. Recommend faster driving
B. Increase public awareness campaigns on safe driving practices, enforce traffic laws, and advocate for safer road design ✓
C. Advise against seatbelt use
D. Encourage distracted driving
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