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95. A community health nurse is preparing to administer an immunization. What is the technical aspect of safe immunization administration?

A. Administer in the same site every time
B. Verify patient identity, review immunization history, ensure correct vaccine and dose, use proper injection technique and site, and document thoroughly
C. Administer without consent
D. Ignore contraindications
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

80. A community health nurse is demonstrating how to use a glucose meter to a newly diagnosed diabetic patient. What is the technical aspect of this demonstration?

A. Use expired test strips
B. Ensure proper calibration, explain each step clearly, allow patient to practice, and ensure they can interpret the readings
C. Skip the control solution test
D. Only provide a complex manual
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

81. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with chronic pain who is considering alternative therapies. What clinical nursing approach is most appropriate?

A. Discourage all alternative therapies
B. Inquire about chosen therapies, assess for safety and potential interactions, and provide evidence-based information to support informed decision-making
C. Recommend only Western medicine
D. Tell them alternative therapies are useless
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

82. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for an opioid pain medication. What is the medicinal recommendation to prevent misuse and overdose?

A. Take more than prescribed for pain
B. Take only as prescribed, store securely, do not share, and dispose of unused medication safely; educate on overdose signs and naloxone availability
C. Take less than prescribed for pain
D. Give to friends and family for their pain
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

83. A community health nurse is involved in advocating for clean air policies in an urban area. What is the critical role of the nurse in this advocacy?

A. Focus on individual respiratory symptoms
B. Advocate for policies that reduce air pollution, support renewable energy, and promote healthy urban planning to improve population respiratory health
C. Only provide inhalers
D. Ignore the environmental impact
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

84. A community experiences a sudden outbreak of a highly contagious infectious disease (e.g., highly pathogenic avian influenza). What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Wait for a vaccine to be developed
B. Implement rapid isolation/quarantine measures, conduct contact tracing, promote infection control, and prepare for mass vaccination/prophylaxis if available
C. Advise people to continue daily routines
D. Only monitor symptoms in sick individuals
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

85. A community health nurse is demonstrating proper use of crutches to a patient following a leg injury. What is the technical aspect of safe crutch walking?

A. Walking fast without assistance
B. Proper crutch height, weight-bearing technique, and safe navigation on stairs and uneven surfaces
C. Using crutches for balance only
D. Carrying heavy items while walking with crutches
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

71. A community health nurse is caring for a homebound patient with a chronic wound that is not healing. The patient has multiple comorbidities. What clinical assessment is crucial for wound healing?

A. Ask about their favorite TV shows
B. Assess nutritional status, blood glucose control, circulation, infection signs, and adherence to wound care regimen
C. Check their social media
D. Discuss their past vacations
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

72. A community health nurse is educating a patient with diabetes about insulin injection technique. The patient is hesitant due to fear of pain. What medicinal education strategy?

A. Tell them it won't hurt
B. Demonstrate proper technique (e.g., rotating sites, proper needle angle, injecting at appropriate depth), use thinner needles if appropriate, and address fears gently
C. Inject them without warning
D. Advise them to skip injections
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

73. A community health nurse is involved in health impact assessments (HIAs) for new community developments. What is the critical role of the nurse in HIAs?

A. Focus only on economic impact
B. Assess potential health effects (positive and negative) of policies, plans, or projects on the community, and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts
C. Ignore health outcomes
D. Only consider short-term effects
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

74. A community experiences an increase in domestic violence reports during an economic downturn. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise couples to work harder
B. Increase awareness of domestic violence resources, provide crisis intervention, and collaborate with law enforcement and social services to ensure victim safety
C. Tell victims to be more resilient
D. Only focus on individual counseling
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

75. A community health nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for a family with young children. What is the technical recommendation for preventing poisoning incidents?

A. Store cleaning supplies on low shelves
B. Store all chemicals, cleaning supplies, and medications in locked cabinets, out of reach and sight of children
C. Keep hazardous materials in open containers
D. Do not label chemicals
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

76. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who is choosing not to pursue dialysis. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Force them to choose dialysis
B. Provide unbiased information on all treatment options, support patient autonomy in decision-making, and offer palliative care resources
C. Advise them to ignore medical advice
D. Only discuss dialysis
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

77. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new statin medication. The patient reports experiencing muscle pain. What is the medicinal nursing action?

A. Tell them it's normal
B. Advise the patient to contact their healthcare provider immediately, as muscle pain can indicate a serious side effect (rhabdomyolysis)
C. Advise them to take more statin
D. Tell them to take pain relievers only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

78. A community health nurse identifies a high rate of chronic stress and anxiety among working parents in the community. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Advise individual therapy only
B. Develop and promote stress management programs, advocate for family-friendly workplace policies, and connect parents to mental health resources
C. Ignore the issue of stress
D. Tell parents to manage stress on their own
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

79. A community experiences a severe winter storm, leading to power outages and isolation. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Tell people to stay warm by exercising
B. Conduct welfare checks on vulnerable individuals, educate on carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, and coordinate with emergency services for shelter and heating assistance
C. Advise opening windows for ventilation
D. Recommend using gas stoves for heat
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

64. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of pertussis (whooping cough) among infants. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Isolate only symptomatic infants
B. Promote vaccination (DTaP for infants, Tdap for adolescents/adults), educate on early symptom recognition, and ensure rapid treatment for infected individuals
C. Recommend over-the-counter cough medicine
D. Advise infants to avoid crowds
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

65. A community health nurse is teaching a group of parents about infant immunization schedules. What is the technical aspect of parental education regarding vaccine adverse effects?

A. Dismiss all concerns as unfounded
B. Educate on common, mild side effects (e.g., fever, soreness), provide clear instructions for management, and emphasize signs of serious reactions requiring immediate medical attention
C. Only discuss severe side effects
D. Tell parents vaccines have no side effects
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

66. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness who is experiencing housing instability. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to find a job
B. Connect the patient to housing assistance programs, mental health support services, and vocational training if appropriate
C. Only provide psychotherapy
D. Advise them to live on the streets
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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