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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

143. A community health nurse is involved in advocating for increased access to dental care for children in underserved communities. What is the critical role of the nurse in this advocacy?

A. Only provide toothbrushes
B. Advocate for mobile dental clinics, school-based dental sealant programs, and policies that expand Medicaid coverage for dental services
C. Ignore dental health
D. Focus on individual oral hygiene only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

142. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for an oral antibiotic. The patient asks if they can share it with a family member who has similar symptoms. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Advise sharing the antibiotic
B. Emphasize that antibiotics are prescribed for specific infections and individuals, and sharing can lead to resistance or inappropriate treatment
C. Encourage sharing to save money
D. Tell them it's harmless to share
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

141. A community health nurse is caring for a patient who is struggling with housing instability and medication storage. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to find better housing
B. Collaborate with social workers to find stable housing, provide medication organizers, and explore options for medication storage at a clinic or pharmacy
C. Tell them to hide their medications
D. Only provide medication education
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

140. A community health nurse is demonstrating how to use a nebulizer for a child with asthma. What is the technical aspect of proper nebulizer use?

A. Discontinuing treatment when sounds stop
B. Ensuring a tight seal with the mask or mouthpiece, breathing slowly and deeply, and continuing until all medication is nebulized
C. Holding the device far from the face
D. Using dirty equipment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

139. A community experiences a sudden influx of people displaced by a hurricane. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Focus on long-term recovery immediately
B. Conduct rapid needs assessment for immediate health concerns (injuries, chronic conditions, mental health), coordinate shelter and medical care, and ensure access to basic necessities
C. Tell people to rebuild their homes
D. Provide only legal assistance
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

138. A community health nurse identifies a high rate of chronic diseases in a community with limited access to fresh produce. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Advise residents to eat canned food
B. Advocate for farmers' markets, community gardens, healthy food initiatives, and policies that improve access to nutritious food
C. Only provide generic diet plans
D. Ignore the food environment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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