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54. A home care patient with dementia is frequently wandering and is at high risk for falls. What is the most appropriate initial behavioral intervention?

A. Physical restraint
B. Providing a safe, structured environment and redirection, using alarms or monitors if needed
C. Administering sedatives every hour
D. Locking the patient in their room
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

53. A community health nurse is implementing a program to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity. What is a key intervention strategy?

A. Promoting sugary drinks
B. Encouraging daily physical activity and healthy eating habits
C. Discouraging outdoor play
D. Recommending only fast food
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

52. A community health nurse is providing education about food safety. What is a critical guideline for preventing foodborne illness?

A. Washing hands only after handling raw meat
B. Cooking foods to the appropriate internal temperatures and avoiding cross-contamination
C. Leaving perishable foods out at room temperature for extended periods
D. Eating raw or undercooked meats
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

51. A community health nurse is conducting an environmental scan to identify community health needs. What is an example of a secondary data source for this assessment?

A. Conducting a survey of community members
B. Reviewing existing health statistics, census data, and vital records
C. Holding a focus group
D. Interviewing local leaders
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Jun 6, 2026

50. A community health nurse is providing home care to a client with a stage II pressure injury. What is a critical aspect of wound care in the home setting?

A. Using non-sterile gloves for dressing changes
B. Maintaining sterile technique during dressing changes to prevent infection
C. Applying a tight bandage to restrict blood flow
D. Allowing the wound to air dry without covering
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

49. A community experiences a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young adults. What is the most critical public health intervention?

A. Closing down all social gathering places
B. Comprehensive sexual health education, accessible testing, and treatment services
C. Blaming individuals for their choices
D. Focusing solely on abstinence
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

48. A community health nurse is developing a health promotion program for older adults. What is a key intervention for preventing falls in this population?

A. Encouraging sedentary lifestyle
B. Promoting regular exercise, strength training, and balance exercises
C. Advising against vision checks
D. Limiting social interaction
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

46. A home health patient with chronic pain is prescribed opioid analgesics. What is the most critical aspect of medication management to ensure safety in the home?

A. Encourage sharing medication with family members
B. Ensure safe storage, educate on overdose signs, and proper disposal of unused medication
C. Advise taking double doses for severe pain
D. Leave medications in an unlocked cabinet
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

45. A community health nurse is preparing for a health fair. What is the most effective way to engage community members and identify their health priorities?

A. Only offer freebies
B. Conduct pre-fair surveys and involve community leaders in planning
C. Post flyers without any community input
D. Focus only on the nurse's preferred health topics
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

44. When conducting a home visit for a client with a chronic illness, what is the critical component of the nurse’s role?

A. Telling the client what to do
B. Empowering the client and family to manage their illness and promote self-care
C. Doing all the care for the client
D. Criticizing the client's self-care habits
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

43. A community health nurse is performing a school health screening. A student reports feeling persistently sad, isolated, and having difficulty concentrating in class. What is the most appropriate initial action?

A. Tell them to cheer up
B. Refer them immediately to a psychiatrist without assessment
C. Conduct a brief mental health screening and refer for further evaluation if indicated
D. Ignore their complaints
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

42. A community experiences a sudden power outage due to a storm. What is the immediate public health concern regarding food safety?

A. Overheating of food
B. Spoilage of refrigerated and frozen foods due to lack of power
C. Lack of culinary variety
D. Running out of snack foods
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

41. A community health nurse is conducting a health education session for new mothers. What is a critical teaching point regarding infant feeding during the first six months?

A. Introduce solid foods from birth
B. Exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding is recommended for the first six months
C. Introduce cow's milk early
D. Give water frequently
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

40. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed an antihypertensive medication. They complain of dizziness when standing up quickly. What medicinal advice should the nurse provide?

A. Stop taking the medication immediately
B. Get up slowly from sitting or lying positions to prevent orthostatic hypotension
C. Increase fluid intake significantly
D. Double the medication dose
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

39. A community health nurse is providing education on safe water practices in a rural area. What is a key technical method for making water safe for consumption if there is no boiling option?

A. Adding sugar to the water
B. Filtering water through a cloth only
C. Using chemical disinfectants like chlorine tablets or SODIS (Solar Water Disinfection)
D. Storing water in open containers
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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

A. Providing hospice care
B. Conducting mammograms for early detection of breast cancer
C. Administering vaccines
D. Providing long-term rehabilitation
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

37. A community health nurse is conducting an epidemiological investigation of a disease outbreak. What is the primary goal of this investigation?

A. To blame someone for the outbreak
B. To identify the cause, source, and mode of transmission of the disease to control its spread
C. To make a research publication
D. To collect demographic data only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

36. A home health patient with chronic heart failure has sudden weight gain, increased ankle swelling, and worsening shortness of breath. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Encourage increased fluid intake
B. Administer diuretics as ordered (if PRN) and notify the physician of fluid overload symptoms
C. Tell the patient to rest and monitor
D. Advise the patient to eat more salty foods
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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