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26. A home care patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires continuous oxygen therapy. The patient complains of dry nasal passages and nosebleeds. What is the clinical intervention?

A. Increase oxygen flow rate
B. Humidify the oxygen and apply water-based lubricant to nostrils
C. Discontinue oxygen therapy
D. Advise using petroleum jelly around the nose
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

25. A community health nurse is assessing a community’s readiness for change regarding a new public health initiative. What is a critical factor to assess?

A. The nurse's personal opinion
B. The community's perception of the problem, existing resources, and historical experience with similar initiatives
C. The number of trees in the community
D. The popularity of local sports teams
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

24. A home care patient with a central venous catheter (CVC) requires routine dressing changes. What is the technical principle for maintaining sterility during a CVC dressing change?

A. Using clean gloves and a non-sterile field
B. Strict aseptic technique, including sterile gloves, mask, and sterile dressing kit
C. Washing hands only once
D. Using a single wipe for cleaning
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

22. A community experiences a sudden influx of refugees from a war-torn region. What is the immediate public health concern?

A. Lack of luxury goods
B. Increased risk of communicable diseases, psychological trauma, and unmet basic needs (shelter, food, water)
C. Overpopulation of public transportation
D. Demand for new technology
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

21. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention program for an aging population. What is a critical intervention to prevent social isolation and loneliness?

A. Encouraging sedentary behavior
B. Promoting participation in social groups, community centers, and intergenerational activities
C. Limiting contact with family
D. Discouraging new hobbies
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

20. A home care patient with HIV/AIDS is experiencing severe oral candidiasis (thrush). They are prescribed Nystatin oral suspension. What is the medicinal teaching point for effective administration?

A. Swallow immediately without swishing
B. Swish the suspension in the mouth for several minutes before swallowing
C. Use only after eating sugary foods
D. Dilute with water before use
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

19. A community health nurse is working with a vulnerable population of migrant farmworkers. What is a critical environmental health concern for this population?

A. Access to gourmet food
B. Exposure to pesticides, inadequate sanitation, and lack of safe housing
C. Too much exercise
D. Abundance of recreational facilities
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

18. A community health nurse is conducting a cross-cultural health assessment. What is a critical component of a culturally competent assessment?

A. Assuming universal health beliefs
B. Exploring the client's explanatory model of illness, health beliefs, and traditional healing practices
C. Only asking about medical history
D. Ignoring non-verbal cues
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

17. A community health nurse is leading a program to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in local clinics. What is a critical aspect of infection control in clinical settings?

A. Sporadic handwashing
B. Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning
C. Avoiding isolation of infected patients
D. Reusing sterile equipment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

15. A community health nurse is triaging patients in a mass casualty incident. A patient presents with absent radial pulse, rapid shallow breathing, and altered mental status. What is the immediate action and triage tag?

A. Treat for minor injuries, Green tag
B. Immediate intervention needed, Red tag
C. Delayed care, Yellow tag
D. Expectant/Deceased, Black tag
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

14. A community health nurse is conducting qualitative research to understand the lived experiences of refugees in accessing healthcare. What is a critical method for data collection in qualitative research?

A. Randomized controlled trials
B. In-depth interviews and focus groups
C. Statistical analysis of large datasets
D. Blood tests
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

13. A community health nurse is using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in public health. What is the technical application of GIS in community health?

A. Sending mass emails
B. Mapping disease outbreaks, identifying environmental hazards, and planning resource allocation
C. Playing video games
D. Creating personal photos
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

12. A community health nurse is responding to a bioterrorism event involving an unknown pathogen. What is the immediate public health priority?

A. Identifying individual patient preferences
B. Rapid containment, isolation of suspected cases, and collaboration with law enforcement/public health agencies
C. Preparing for a long-term research study
D. Blaming specific groups
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

11. A community health nurse is conducting a program to improve maternal and child health outcomes in a rural area. What is the most critical situational barrier to access to care?

A. Abundance of transportation options
B. Lack of accessible transportation, geographical isolation, and shortage of healthcare providers
C. High internet connectivity
D. Numerous specialized clinics
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

10. A home care patient with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is prescribed a complex medication regimen. What is the most critical medicinal intervention to ensure treatment success and prevent further resistance?

A. Allow self-administration without supervision
B. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) to ensure every dose is taken as prescribed
C. Taking medications only when feeling unwell
D. Stopping medication when symptoms improve
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

9. A community health nurse is involved in disaster preparedness planning. What is the most critical component of the “mitigation” phase of disaster management?

A. Providing immediate emergency relief
B. Implementing measures to reduce the impact of a future disaster (e.g., building codes, flood control)
C. Responding to the disaster
D. Recovering from the disaster
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026
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