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130. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a transdermal opioid patch. What is a medicinal teaching point for safe use?

A. Apply the patch to the same site each time
B. Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless area, rotating sites, and dispose of used patches safely
C. Cut the patch in half for a lower dose
D. Take additional oral opioids whenever desired
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

129. A community health nurse is providing education about the importance of regular dental check-ups. What is a critical benefit of good oral hygiene?

A. Increased risk of cavities
B. Prevention of dental caries, gum disease, and systemic health issues
C. Bad breath
D. Yellow teeth
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

128. A home care patient with a history of falls is experiencing weakness and dizziness. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Encourage independent ambulation
B. Assist the patient to a safe position (e.g., sitting or lying down) and assess for injuries/causes
C. Tell them to ignore the dizziness
D. Document the symptoms later
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

127. A community health nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on an infant. What is the most critical indicator of adequate nutrition in an infant?

A. Excessive crying
B. Consistent weight gain, appropriate developmental milestones, and adequate wet diapers
C. Frequent vomiting
D. Lack of sleep
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

126. A community health nurse is working with a family struggling with a chronic mental illness. What is the most critical role of the nurse?

A. Focusing solely on individual symptoms
B. Providing psychoeducation, support, and connecting the family to community mental health resources
C. Blaming the family for the illness
D. Encouraging isolation
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

125. A community health nurse is providing education on proper medication storage in the home. What is the most critical safety advice?

A. Storing medications in a humid bathroom
B. Storing medications in a cool, dry place, away from light and out of reach of children/pets
C. Leaving medications on the kitchen counter
D. Storing medications in unlabeled containers
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

124. A home care patient with Parkinson’s disease is experiencing significant tremors and rigidity, interfering with their ability to perform daily activities. What medicinal adjustment might be indicated by the physician?

A. Discontinuation of all medications
B. Adjustment of antiparkinsonian medications (e.g., Levodopa)
C. Increase in antidepressant dose
D. Reduction of all medications
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Jun 6, 2026

123. A community health nurse is administering an allergy shot (immunotherapy). What is the technical consideration after administration?

A. Send the patient home immediately
B. Monitor the patient for at least 20-30 minutes for signs of allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis)
C. Have the patient exercise vigorously
D. Administer antibiotics
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

122. A community experiences a sudden increase in hospitalizations for heatstroke. What is the most urgent public health intervention?

A. Distribute warm blankets
B. Establish cooling centers and disseminate information on heat-related illness prevention
C. Advise people to wear dark clothing
D. Encourage strenuous outdoor activities
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

121. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for osteoporosis in older adults. What is the most effective primary prevention strategy for osteoporosis?

A. Taking high doses of sedatives
B. Adequate intake of calcium and Vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise
C. Avoiding all physical activity
D. Limiting dairy products
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

120. A community health nurse is providing education about the importance of regular exercise. What is a critical benefit of regular physical activity for overall health?

A. Increased risk of chronic diseases
B. Reduced risk of chronic diseases (e.g., heart disease, diabetes, obesity) and improved mental well-being
C. Increased sedentary behavior
D. Weight gain
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

119. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention program for adolescents aimed at promoting safe driving practices. What is a key intervention?

A. Providing first aid after a car accident
B. Educating about the dangers of distracted driving and impaired driving
C. Focusing on rehabilitation for accident victims
D. Only discussing car mechanics
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

118. A home care patient with chronic heart failure experiences sudden dizziness and fainting spells. The nurse notes their heart rate is 45 bpm. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Patient needs more fluid
B. Possible bradycardia related to cardiac medications (e.g., beta-blockers, digoxin) requiring physician notification
C. Patient needs more exercise
D. Patient needs a higher dose of their current medications
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

117. A community health nurse is performing a general health assessment during a home visit. What is a critical component of the psychosocial assessment?

A. Only assessing physical health
B. Assessing mental health, social support systems, and coping mechanisms
C. Ignoring emotional cues
D. Focusing solely on financial status
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

116. A community health nurse is responding to a school-wide crisis (e.g., an active shooter threat). What is the immediate priority for the nurse?

A. Provide individual counseling to each student
B. Ensure the safety of students and staff, and follow emergency protocols
C. Document the event for future reference
D. Discuss the event with media
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

115. A community health nurse is advocating for increased access to healthy food options in a food desert. What is the most effective advocacy strategy?

A. Complaining to local grocery stores
B. Collaborating with community organizations and policymakers to establish farmers' markets or community gardens
C. Telling residents to drive to distant grocery stores
D. Importing all food from other regions
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

114. A home care patient with diabetes is prescribed a sliding scale insulin regimen. What is the critical instruction for the patient regarding self-administration?

A. Administer the same dose of insulin daily
B. Administer insulin based on their current blood glucose reading as per the prescribed scale
C. Administer insulin only after meals
D. Share insulin with others
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Jun 6, 2026
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112. A community experiences a significant increase in cases of West Nile Virus. What is the most effective public health strategy for prevention?

A. Encouraging more outdoor activities at dusk
B. Mosquito control measures (e.g., eliminating standing water, repellents) and public education
C. Administering antibiotics to all residents
D. Covering all windows with blankets
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Jun 6, 2026
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