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164. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of salmonellosis linked to raw poultry. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise against eating all poultry
B. Educate on safe food handling practices (e.g., proper cooking temperature, preventing cross-contamination), and emphasize hand hygiene
C. Tell people to eat out more often
D. Only focus on treating symptoms
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

163. A community health nurse is involved in advocating for policies that address childhood poverty. What is the critical role of the nurse in this advocacy?

A. Only provide charity donations
B. Advocate for policies that support economic stability for families, access to education, and social safety nets to reduce the impact of poverty on child health
C. Blame parents for poverty
D. Focus on individual family finances only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

162. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for an oral iron supplement. The patient reports experiencing constipation. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Stop taking the iron supplement
B. Advise increasing fluid and fiber intake, using a stool softener if needed, and taking medication with food to reduce GI upset; advise contacting provider if severe
C. Take more iron supplement
D. Take on an empty stomach
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

161. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy who is struggling with body image issues. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to accept it
B. Provide emotional support, encourage discussion of feelings, connect to ostomy support groups, and emphasize adaptation and regaining control
C. Ignore their feelings
D. Only focus on the physical care of the stoma
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

160. A community health nurse is demonstrating proper technique for measuring a child’s temperature orally. What is the technical aspect of this demonstration?

A. Taking temperature immediately after hot beverage
B. Ensuring the child can hold the thermometer under the tongue, waiting the appropriate time, and reading the thermometer accurately
C. Using a rectal thermometer for all children
D. Not cleaning the thermometer between uses
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

159. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of tick-borne encephalitis. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise avoiding all outdoor activities
B. Educate on tick bite prevention (e.g., repellents, protective clothing), prompt tick removal, and early recognition of neurological symptoms for timely medical attention
C. Only focus on treating the encephalitis
D. Tell people to ignore tick bites
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

158. A community health nurse identifies a lack of safe walking paths and green spaces in a densely populated urban area. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Advise residents to use gyms
B. Advocate for urban planning that includes creation of parks, walking trails, and safe recreational spaces to promote physical activity
C. Tell people to stay indoors
D. Only provide information on exercise
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

157. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The patient reports stomach upset. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Take on an empty stomach
B. Take with food or milk, advise contacting healthcare provider if symptoms persist or worsen, and discuss alternative pain management options
C. Take more NSAID
D. Ignore the stomach upset
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

156. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with intellectual disabilities who needs assistance with medication management. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Give medication without explanation
B. Use simple language, visual aids, consistent routines, and involve caregivers in medication administration and monitoring
C. Tell them they can manage it alone
D. Only provide complex written instructions
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

155. A community health nurse is teaching a community group about basic principles of wound care. What is the technical aspect of cleaning a wound with soap and water?

A. Using harsh scrub brushes
B. Gently washing the wound with mild soap and water, rinsing thoroughly, and avoiding vigorous scrubbing to prevent further tissue damage
C. Applying antiseptic solutions to all wounds
D. Not rinsing the wound
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

154. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of food insecurity due to economic downturn. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise residents to plant gardens immediately
B. Connect families to food banks, meal programs, SNAP benefits, and advocate for policies that address poverty and economic opportunity
C. Tell people to eat less
D. Only provide cooking recipes
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

153. A community health nurse is involved in advocating for universal healthcare access. What is the critical role of the nurse in this advocacy?

A. Only focus on individual insurance plans
B. Advocate for policies that ensure affordable, comprehensive healthcare coverage for all members of the community, regardless of socioeconomic status
C. Ignore access barriers
D. Only support private healthcare
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

152. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for an opioid pain medication. The patient reports chronic pain and asks for refills frequently. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Provide refills without question
B. Educate on safe opioid use, monitor for signs of dependence/addiction, discuss non-pharmacological pain management, and collaborate with physician for pain management plan
C. Refuse all refills immediately
D. Suggest taking more for pain
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

151. A community health nurse is conducting a home visit for an elderly patient who lives alone and is at risk for social isolation. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Advise them to stay home
B. Assess for social determinants of health, connect to senior centers, volunteer programs, and social support networks
C. Tell them to find hobbies on their own
D. Only discuss medical conditions
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

150. A community health nurse is demonstrating proper use of a peak flow meter to a child with asthma. What is the technical aspect of using the device?

A. Blowing gently into the mouthpiece
B. Blowing hard and fast into the mouthpiece, taking three readings, and recording the best of the three
C. Breathing slowly into the mouthpiece
D. Using the device only when feeling short of breath
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

149. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of Legionnaires’ disease. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise against using air conditioning
B. Collaborate with public health officials to investigate environmental sources (e.g., contaminated water systems), issue public warnings, and educate on prevention
C. Tell people to drink bottled water only
D. Only focus on treating pneumonia
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

148. A community health nurse identifies a high rate of chronic disease exacerbations in a community due to lack of self-management education. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Only provide acute care services
B. Develop and implement community-based self-management education programs, utilize peer educators, and integrate technology for ongoing support
C. Blame individuals for poor self-care
D. Focus on hospital-based care only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

147. A community health nurse is educating a patient about taking a new medication that requires refrigeration. What is the medicinal recommendation for proper storage?

A. Store in the freezer
B. Store in the refrigerator at the recommended temperature, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, and avoid freezing
C. Store on the counter
D. Carry in a warm pocket
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

146. A community health nurse is caring for an immigrant patient with a chronic illness who is facing language barriers and cultural differences in healthcare. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to adapt to the new culture
B. Utilize certified interpreters, provide culturally sensitive care, and connect them to community resources that support cultural integration and health literacy
C. Force them to learn English
D. Only provide medical treatment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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