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Cultural Health & Society

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168. A community health nurse identifies a lack of safe spaces for children to play outdoors in a high-crime neighborhood. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Advise children to stay indoors
B. Advocate for community initiatives to create safe playgrounds, after-school programs, and partnerships with local law enforcement to ensure child safety
C. Tell parents to supervise constantly
D. Only focus on individual family safety
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

169. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of tuberculosis (TB). What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Only treat individuals with active TB
B. Implement widespread screening, contact tracing, educate on airborne precautions, and ensure adherence to treatment regimens to prevent further transmission
C. Tell people to avoid crowded places
D. Advise against wearing masks
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

170. A community health nurse is demonstrating proper technique for applying a bandage to a sprained ankle. What is the technical aspect of bandage application?

A. Applying the bandage very loosely
B. Applying the bandage with even pressure, overlapping turns by about half, and ensuring it's not too tight to impair circulation
C. Applying the bandage very tightly
D. Not securing the bandage end
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

156. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with intellectual disabilities who needs assistance with medication management. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Give medication without explanation
B. Use simple language, visual aids, consistent routines, and involve caregivers in medication administration and monitoring
C. Tell them they can manage it alone
D. Only provide complex written instructions
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

157. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The patient reports stomach upset. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Take on an empty stomach
B. Take with food or milk, advise contacting healthcare provider if symptoms persist or worsen, and discuss alternative pain management options
C. Take more NSAID
D. Ignore the stomach upset
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

158. A community health nurse identifies a lack of safe walking paths and green spaces in a densely populated urban area. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Advise residents to use gyms
B. Advocate for urban planning that includes creation of parks, walking trails, and safe recreational spaces to promote physical activity
C. Tell people to stay indoors
D. Only provide information on exercise
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

159. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of tick-borne encephalitis. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise avoiding all outdoor activities
B. Educate on tick bite prevention (e.g., repellents, protective clothing), prompt tick removal, and early recognition of neurological symptoms for timely medical attention
C. Only focus on treating the encephalitis
D. Tell people to ignore tick bites
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

144. A community experiences a sudden increase in opioid overdose deaths among youth. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Blame the youth for their choices
B. Implement school-based overdose prevention education, distribute naloxone kits, and increase access to youth-friendly substance abuse treatment
C. Only focus on adult drug users
D. Advise youth to stay home
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

145. A community health nurse is teaching a community group about basic wound care. What is the technical aspect of recognizing signs of infection?

A. Only looking for redness
B. Recognizing signs like increased pain, swelling, redness, warmth, purulent drainage, and fever
C. Ignoring the wound's appearance
D. Assuming all wounds are infected
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

146. A community health nurse is caring for an immigrant patient with a chronic illness who is facing language barriers and cultural differences in healthcare. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to adapt to the new culture
B. Utilize certified interpreters, provide culturally sensitive care, and connect them to community resources that support cultural integration and health literacy
C. Force them to learn English
D. Only provide medical treatment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

147. A community health nurse is educating a patient about taking a new medication that requires refrigeration. What is the medicinal recommendation for proper storage?

A. Store in the freezer
B. Store in the refrigerator at the recommended temperature, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, and avoid freezing
C. Store on the counter
D. Carry in a warm pocket
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

148. A community health nurse identifies a high rate of chronic disease exacerbations in a community due to lack of self-management education. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Only provide acute care services
B. Develop and implement community-based self-management education programs, utilize peer educators, and integrate technology for ongoing support
C. Blame individuals for poor self-care
D. Focus on hospital-based care only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

149. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of Legionnaires’ disease. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise against using air conditioning
B. Collaborate with public health officials to investigate environmental sources (e.g., contaminated water systems), issue public warnings, and educate on prevention
C. Tell people to drink bottled water only
D. Only focus on treating pneumonia
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

150. A community health nurse is demonstrating proper use of a peak flow meter to a child with asthma. What is the technical aspect of using the device?

A. Blowing gently into the mouthpiece
B. Blowing hard and fast into the mouthpiece, taking three readings, and recording the best of the three
C. Breathing slowly into the mouthpiece
D. Using the device only when feeling short of breath
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

151. A community health nurse is conducting a home visit for an elderly patient who lives alone and is at risk for social isolation. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Advise them to stay home
B. Assess for social determinants of health, connect to senior centers, volunteer programs, and social support networks
C. Tell them to find hobbies on their own
D. Only discuss medical conditions
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

152. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for an opioid pain medication. The patient reports chronic pain and asks for refills frequently. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Provide refills without question
B. Educate on safe opioid use, monitor for signs of dependence/addiction, discuss non-pharmacological pain management, and collaborate with physician for pain management plan
C. Refuse all refills immediately
D. Suggest taking more for pain
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

153. A community health nurse is involved in advocating for universal healthcare access. What is the critical role of the nurse in this advocacy?

A. Only focus on individual insurance plans
B. Advocate for policies that ensure affordable, comprehensive healthcare coverage for all members of the community, regardless of socioeconomic status
C. Ignore access barriers
D. Only support private healthcare
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

154. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of food insecurity due to economic downturn. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise residents to plant gardens immediately
B. Connect families to food banks, meal programs, SNAP benefits, and advocate for policies that address poverty and economic opportunity
C. Tell people to eat less
D. Only provide cooking recipes
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

155. A community health nurse is teaching a community group about basic principles of wound care. What is the technical aspect of cleaning a wound with soap and water?

A. Using harsh scrub brushes
B. Gently washing the wound with mild soap and water, rinsing thoroughly, and avoiding vigorous scrubbing to prevent further tissue damage
C. Applying antiseptic solutions to all wounds
D. Not rinsing the wound
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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