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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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

111. A community health nurse is assessing the nutritional needs of a pregnant teenager. What is a critical nutritional concern in this population?

A. Excessive calorie intake
B. Increased risk of iron deficiency anemia and inadequate weight gain
C. Lack of protein intake
D. Overconsumption of vegetables
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

110. A home care patient with HIV is prescribed antiretroviral therapy (ART). What is the most critical medicinal teaching point to ensure treatment effectiveness and prevent drug resistance?

A. Take ART only when symptoms are present
B. Adhere strictly to the prescribed regimen, taking medications consistently at the same time each day
C. Share ART with others
D. Discontinue ART if viral load is undetectable
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

109. A community health nurse is conducting a health education session on fire safety in the home. What is a critical safety measure?

A. Keeping fire extinguishers out of reach
B. Installing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and practicing escape plans
C. Storing flammable materials near heat sources
D. Blocking exits with furniture
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

108. A home care patient with a colostomy requires assistance with bag changes. What is a critical aspect of teaching for the patient and family for self-care?

A. Change the bag only when it is overflowing
B. Regular emptying and changing of the ostomy bag, proper skin care around the stoma, and odor control
C. Use adhesive tape to secure the bag
D. Ignore any skin irritation around the stoma
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

106. A community health nurse is providing care to an unhoused individual experiencing hypothermia in cold weather. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Provide a cold compress
B. Move them to a warm environment, remove wet clothing, and provide warm blankets/fluids
C. Leave them exposed to the cold
D. Offer alcohol to warm them up
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

105. A community health nurse is planning a health promotion program for new immigrants. What is the most critical consideration to ensure cultural sensitivity and effectiveness?

A. Insist they adopt the dominant culture's health practices
B. Understand and respect their cultural beliefs, health practices, and communication styles
C. Provide information only in English
D. Ignore their traditional healing methods
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

104. A home care patient with heart failure is prescribed daily weight monitoring. The patient reports a 5-pound weight gain in two days. What medicinal adjustment might be indicated by the physician?

A. Increase in antihypertensive medication
B. Increase in diuretic dose
C. Decrease in diuretic dose
D. Increase in opioid pain relievers
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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