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55. A community health nurse is performing a physical assessment during a home visit. What is the technical consideration for maintaining patient privacy and dignity?

A. Perform assessment in public
B. Ensure a private space, explain each step of the assessment, and obtain consent before touching the patient
C. Ask personal questions loudly
D. Rush through the assessment
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Jun 6, 2026

41. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed gestational diabetes. The patient expresses fear and confusion about dietary changes. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to avoid all sugar
B. Provide clear, individualized dietary counseling, connect with a dietitian, and emphasize the importance of blood glucose monitoring
C. Ignore their fears
D. Give them a generic diet plan
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Jun 6, 2026

42. A community health nurse is educating a patient with hypertension about medication adherence. The patient reports difficulty affording their medications. What medicinal nursing action?

A. Advise them to skip doses
B. Connect the patient to prescription assistance programs, advocate for generic alternatives, and explore community resources for medication access
C. Tell them it's their responsibility
D. Advise them to use herbal remedies only
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Jun 6, 2026

43. A community health nurse is involved in health policy advocacy. What is the critical role of the nurse in policy development?

A. Only care for sick individuals
B. Advocate for policies that promote health equity, access to care, and address social determinants of health for the entire population
C. Focus on individual patient care only
D. Avoid political involvement
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Jun 6, 2026

44. A community experiences a sudden influx of refugees. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Focus on long-term integration immediately
B. Conduct rapid health screenings, provide essential medical care, connect to resettlement agencies, and address immediate psychological needs
C. Tell them to adjust on their own
D. Provide only language translation services
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Jun 6, 2026

45. A community health nurse is teaching a lay health worker about documenting patient assessments during home visits. What is the technical standard for documentation?

A. Use shorthand and abbreviations freely
B. Document clearly, concisely, objectively, and accurately, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality
C. Write notes on scrap paper
D. Only document positive findings
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Jun 6, 2026

46. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. The patient expresses a strong preference for natural remedies over insulin. What clinical nursing approach is most appropriate?

A. Dismiss their preference
B. Acknowledge their beliefs, provide evidence-based education on insulin's role, discuss potential risks of unproven remedies, and collaborative decision-making
C. Force insulin administration
D. Tell them to use only natural remedies
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Jun 6, 2026

47. A community health nurse is educating a patient about the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics for a bacterial infection. What is the medicinal rationale?

A. To save money on medication
B. To prevent antibiotic resistance and ensure complete eradication of the infection
C. To make the patient feel better quickly
D. To cause more side effects
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Jun 6, 2026

32. A community health nurse is educating a patient about taking a new blood pressure medication. The patient reports forgetting doses frequently. What is the medicinal adherence strategy?

A. Tell them to remember better
B. Suggest pill organizers, linking medication to daily routines, using medication reminder apps, and simplifying the regimen if possible
C. Advise them to stop taking it
D. Ignore the issue of forgetfulness
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Jun 6, 2026

33. A community health nurse is involved in disaster preparedness planning. What is the critical role of the nurse in a large-scale disaster?

A. Manage hospital admissions
B. Participate in emergency response drills, establish communication networks, and prepare for mass casualty triage and public health interventions
C. Provide only basic first aid
D. Wait for instructions from the military
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34. A community health nurse is conducting a tuberculosis (TB) screening clinic. A patient tests positive for latent TB infection. What is the urgent nursing action?

A. Tell the patient to get vaccinated
B. Educate the patient on treatment options (e.g., isoniazid), importance of adherence, and initiate contact tracing for close contacts
C. Advise avoiding public places
D. Tell the patient it's nothing serious
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35. A community health nurse is teaching a community group about preventing falls in the elderly. What is the technical home modification recommendation?

A. Remove all furniture
B. Install grab bars in bathrooms, improve lighting, remove throw rugs, and ensure clear pathways
C. Keep stairs cluttered
D. Remove all handrails
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Jun 6, 2026

36. A community health nurse is caring for a homeless patient with chronic wounds who frequently misses follow-up appointments. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Discharge the patient from care
B. Establish trust, address barriers to care (e.g., transportation, hunger, fear), provide mobile outreach, and connect to homeless shelters/support services
C. Tell them to find a home
D. Only treat the wounds
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37. A community health nurse is educating a group about safe disposal of needles and syringes at home. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Dispose in the trash can directly
B. Dispose of used needles/syringes in a puncture-resistant container (e.g., heavy-duty plastic laundry detergent bottle) and follow local guidelines for disposal
C. Flush down the toilet
D. Place in a paper bag
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Jun 6, 2026

38. A community health nurse identifies a significant increase in adolescent vaping in local schools. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Ban all electronic devices
B. Implement evidence-based anti-vaping education, advocate for stricter school policies, and engage parents in prevention efforts
C. Encourage peer pressure to quit
D. Only focus on adult smoking cessation
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Jun 6, 2026

39. A community experiences a severe influenza outbreak. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Only treat symptomatic individuals
B. Promote widespread vaccination, educate on hygiene practices, and advise sick individuals to stay home and seek medical attention if severe symptoms occur
C. Recommend gathering in large groups
D. Provide only information about flu symptoms
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40. A community health nurse is conducting a vision screening for preschool children. What is the technical procedure for a basic vision screening?

A. Use a complex eye chart for adults
B. Use an age-appropriate eye chart (e.g., Snellen E chart, Lea Symbols), ensure proper lighting, and refer for comprehensive eye exam if vision abnormalities are found
C. Test only one eye
D. Conduct screening in a dark room
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26. A community health nurse is educating a new mother about breastfeeding. The mother is concerned about milk supply. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Recommend formula immediately
B. Provide education on proper latch, frequent feeding, signs of adequate intake, and refer to lactation consultant if needed
C. Tell her to stop breastfeeding
D. Only provide theoretical information
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Jun 6, 2026

27. A community health nurse is educating a group of caregivers about safe medication administration to children. What is the medicinal recommendation to prevent dosing errors?

A. Use a kitchen spoon for measurement
B. Use appropriate measuring devices (e.g., oral syringe, dosing spoon), confirm dosage with healthcare provider, and avoid distractions during administration
C. Estimate the dose
D. Administer medication in the dark
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Jun 6, 2026
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