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73. A community health nurse is conducting a community health education session on healthy aging. What is a critical component of promoting healthy aging?

A. Encouraging social isolation
B. Promoting regular physical activity, healthy diet, and cognitive engagement
C. Discouraging vaccinations
D. Advising against seeking medical care
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

71. A community experiences an increase in childhood lead poisoning cases. What is the most effective primary prevention strategy?

A. Providing chelation therapy to all children
B. Educating families about lead hazards in older homes and advocating for lead abatement programs
C. Treating symptoms of lead poisoning
D. Monitoring blood lead levels only after exposure
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

70. A home health patient with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) requires medication administration. What is the technical step to ensure proper G-tube function before administering medication?

A. Administer all medications together without flushing
B. Flush the G-tube with water before and after medication administration
C. Administer crushed medications directly into the G-tube without diluting
D. Keep the patient flat during administration
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

69. A community health nurse is advocating for improved access to mental health services in an underserved community. What is the most effective strategy for advocating for policy change?

A. Complaining to colleagues
B. Collaborating with community leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers to develop and implement solutions
C. Ignoring the problem
D. Waiting for the government to act
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

68. A community health nurse is providing care to a family affected by domestic violence. What is the most critical initial nursing intervention?

A. Tell the victim to leave immediately
B. Assess the safety of the victim and any children, and connect them with emergency resources and support services
C. Advise the victim to confront the abuser
D. Ignore the situation, as it is a private matter
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

67. A community health nurse is conducting a health promotion campaign for teenagers about preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What is the most effective primary prevention strategy?

A. Discussing only the consequences of STIs
B. Comprehensive sex education emphasizing consistent and correct condom use, and abstinence education
C. Focusing solely on treatment of STIs
D. Providing only brochures about STIs
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

65. A community experiences a sudden loss of access to clean drinking water. What is the immediate public health recommendation for water purification?

A. Drink unfiltered tap water
B. Use bottled water or boil all water for at least one minute before consumption
C. Add sugar to the water
D. Collect rainwater without treatment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

64. A community health nurse is conducting a smoking cessation program. What is the most effective strategy to promote long-term cessation?

A. Scaring individuals with graphic images only
B. Providing individualized counseling, pharmacotherapy options, and relapse prevention strategies
C. Encouraging cold turkey cessation without support
D. Focusing only on the financial cost of smoking
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

63. A home care patient with diabetes has a non-healing foot wound. What is a critical aspect of wound care and education in the home setting?

A. Applying hydrogen peroxide daily to the wound
B. Regular wound assessment, strict glycemic control, and proper foot care education
C. Ignoring the wound unless it gets worse
D. Allowing the wound to remain uncovered
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

62. A community health nurse is teaching a community group about preventing tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. What is a critical preventative measure?

A. Wearing short sleeves and shorts outdoors
B. Using insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin, checking for ticks after outdoor activities
C. Avoiding showering after outdoor activities
D. Relying solely on antibiotics for prevention
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

61. A community health nurse is assessing the nutritional status of a low-income family. What is a critical indicator of potential malnutrition?

A. Family eats three meals a day
B. Frequent consumption of nutrient-poor, high-calorie foods and limited access to fresh produce
C. Regular intake of fruits and vegetables
D. Access to a variety of food options
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

60. A home care patient with a central venous catheter develops redness, swelling, and purulent drainage at the insertion site. What is the immediate action?

A. Ignore the symptoms, it's normal
B. Apply a warm compress and continue to monitor
C. Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
D. Clean the site with alcohol only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

59. A community health nurse is planning a tertiary prevention program. Which activity is an example of tertiary prevention?

A. Providing health education on handwashing
B. Conducting blood pressure screenings
C. Providing physical therapy and rehabilitation after a stroke
D. Administering flu vaccines
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

58. A community health nurse is working with a refugee family who has limited English proficiency. What is the most effective communication strategy?

A. Speaking loudly and slowly in English
B. Using a professional medical interpreter
C. Relying on family members (especially children) for complex medical translation
D. Using only written materials in English
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

57. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for depression in a high school. A student scores high on the screening tool. What is the most appropriate next step?

A. Dismiss their concerns as teenage drama
B. Immediately prescribe antidepressant medication
C. Refer for further assessment by a mental health professional
D. Tell them to try harder to be happy
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

56. A community experiences a sudden chemical spill. What is the immediate public health action for community health nurses?

A. Advise residents to stay outdoors
B. Direct residents to evacuate or shelter-in-place as advised by emergency services
C. Tell residents to ignore official warnings
D. Encourage panic and chaos
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

55. A community health nurse is educating a family about managing their child’s asthma. What is a critical teaching point regarding the use of a spacer with an inhaler?

A. A spacer is not necessary for children
B. A spacer helps improve medication delivery to the lungs and reduces side effects
C. A spacer should be used only with rescue inhalers
D. A spacer increases the amount of medication wasted
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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