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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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

165. A community health nurse is assessing the effectiveness of a community-based weight loss program. What is the most objective outcome measure?

A. Participant satisfaction
B. Changes in BMI, waist circumference, and self-reported physical activity/dietary habits
C. Number of attendees
D. Nurse's opinion
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

164. A home care patient with asthma is prescribed a daily inhaled corticosteroid. They report skipping doses because they feel fine. What medicinal teaching is critical?

A. It's okay to skip doses when feeling well
B. The inhaled corticosteroid is a preventative medication to reduce inflammation and should be taken daily, even without symptoms
C. Use the rescue inhaler instead
D. Increase the dose of the inhaled corticosteroid
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

159. A community health nurse is providing education about the warning signs of cancer. What is a critical general warning sign?

A. Consistent fatigue and minor aches
B. Unexplained weight loss, persistent changes in bowel/bladder habits, non-healing sores, or unusual bleeding
C. Hair growth
D. Increased appetite
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

158. A home care patient with chronic wounds is prescribed a sterile dressing change. What is the technical principle that prevents contamination during the procedure?

A. Using clean gloves for the entire procedure
B. Maintaining a sterile field and using sterile instruments/supplies
C. Touching sterile items with bare hands
D. Reusing sterile gloves
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

157. A community health nurse is working with a family with limited resources. What is a critical aspect of ethical care in this context?

A. Judging their choices
B. Providing equitable care and advocating for access to necessary resources, regardless of socioeconomic status
C. Telling them to work harder
D. Ignoring their financial situation
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

156. A community health nurse is providing education about injury prevention for toddlers. What is a critical safety measure?

A. Leaving household cleaners within reach
B. Childproofing the home by securing cabinets, using outlet covers, and blocking stair access
C. Allowing toddlers to play near hot stoves
D. Giving small, hard foods that can cause choking
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

155. A community health nurse is conducting a physical assessment of an infant. What is the technical method for assessing an infant’s hydration status?

A. Checking only the skin turgor on the arm
B. Assessing fontanelles, skin turgor (on abdomen/thigh), mucous membranes, and urine output
C. Checking only the temperature
D. Listening to bowel sounds
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

154. A home care patient with heart failure is receiving home oxygen therapy. What is the critical safety instruction for oxygen use?

A. Allow smoking in the room
B. Ensure no open flames or smoking is present, and secure oxygen tanks upright
C. Keep oxygen tanks near heat sources
D. Use petroleum-based lubricants on oxygen equipment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

152. A community experiences a significant increase in suicide attempts among adolescents. What is the most urgent public health response strategy?

A. Ignore the issue to avoid encouraging more attempts
B. Implement crisis intervention services, mental health screenings in schools, and destigmatize mental health discussions
C. Blame the teenagers
D. Reduce access to mental health resources
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

151. A community health nurse is developing a health promotion program for new parents. What is a critical aspect of infant safety education?

A. Allowing unsupervised access to water
B. Never leaving an infant unattended on elevated surfaces, and ensuring safe sleep environments
C. Giving infants small toys that can be choked on
D. Ignoring product recalls
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

150. A community health nurse is assessing a child for signs of neglect. What is a critical indicator of potential neglect?

A. Clean clothes and healthy weight
B. Unexplained injuries, poor hygiene, consistent hunger, or lack of supervision
C. Regular school attendance
D. Well-maintained home environment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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