MCQs

6530 questions found

Practice Questions

8. A community health nurse is developing a program to address the high incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in a specific ethnic minority community. Which critical aspect of cultural competence should be integrated into the program?

A. Relying solely on Western medical models
B. Providing educational materials only in English
C. Incorporating cultural beliefs, food preferences, and community leaders into the program design
D. Ignoring traditional healing practices
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

7. During a health fair, a community health nurse is conducting blood pressure screenings. A 45-year-old participant has a reading of 150/95 mmHg. What is the most appropriate next step?

A. Tell them they are healthy and can go home
B. Advise immediate hospitalization
C. Provide basic education on hypertension, suggest lifestyle modifications, and recommend follow-up with a primary care provider
D. Tell them to check their blood pressure daily at home without further advice
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

6. A home care patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing increased shortness of breath and wheezing. Their prescribed bronchodilator inhaler is empty. What is the immediate clinical action?

A. Advise the patient to rest and wait for the next day
B. Call emergency services/physician for immediate medication and assessment
C. Tell the patient to use a friend's inhaler
D. Suggest the patient drink more water
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

5. A community health nurse is responding to a disaster scene (e.g., a localized flood). What is the immediate priority in the triage process?

A. Providing psychological counseling to affected individuals
B. Prioritizing individuals with life-threatening injuries for immediate care
C. Documenting personal belongings of victims
D. Locating lost pets
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

4. You are planning a health promotion program for adolescents in a high-crime urban area. Which factor is a critical social determinant of health that should be considered?

A. The latest fashion trends
B. Access to safe recreational spaces and educational opportunities
C. The number of fast-food restaurants
D. The popularity of video games
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

3. A community health nurse is providing education to a group of pregnant women about proper nutrition. What is a key technical recommendation for preventing neural tube defects?

A. Increased intake of Vitamin C
B. Increased intake of Vitamin B12
C. Increased intake of Folic Acid
D. Increased intake of Vitamin D
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

2. During a community health assessment, a nurse identifies a significant increase in new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) among unvaccinated schoolchildren in a specific neighborhood. What is the immediate public health priority?

A. Recommend individual antibiotic treatment for all residents
B. Isolate all symptomatic children at home without testing
C. Initiate immediate vaccination clinics and educate the community on disease transmission
D. Advise against school attendance for all children
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

1. A community health nurse is conducting a home visit for an elderly client recently discharged from the hospital after a fall. The client lives alone. What is the most critical initial assessment for fall prevention in the home environment?

A. Assess the client's dietary habits
B. Evaluate the presence of throw rugs, adequate lighting, and stair handrails
C. Discuss the client's past medical history
D. Check the client's social media activity
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

200. A home care patient with heart failure is prescribed a daily low-sodium diet. They report eating processed foods frequently because they are easy. What medicinal teaching point is critical?

A. Processed foods are healthy
B. Processed foods are often high in sodium and can worsen fluid retention; educate on reading food labels
C. Eating more processed foods is fine
D. Only focus on fresh fruits
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

199. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that support comprehensive school health programs. What is a critical benefit for community health?

A. Increased absenteeism
B. Improved student health, academic performance, and reduced health risk behaviors
C. Limited access to health education
D. Increased disciplinary issues
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

198. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed a new calcium channel blocker. They report dizziness when changing positions. What medicinal advice should the nurse provide?

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

197. A community health nurse is working with a marginalized community to address health disparities. What is a critical ethical principle in this context?

A. Ignoring power imbalances
B. Empowering the community to advocate for their own needs and addressing historical injustices
C. Making decisions for the community
D. Prioritizing external funding sources
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

196. A home care patient with diabetes is experiencing a new onset of numbness and tingling in their feet. What is the clinical concern?

A. Normal aging process
B. Diabetic neuropathy, requiring further assessment and discussion with the physician about glycemic control
C. Muscle cramps
D. Improved circulation
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

194. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. They report feeling excessively drowsy and difficult to arouse. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Administer more opioid for pain
B. Assess respiratory status, administer naloxone if indicated, and notify the physician of opioid overdose symptoms
C. Tell the patient to sleep it off
D. Encourage the patient to walk around
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

193. A community health nurse is preparing for a mass vaccination clinic. What technical aspect is crucial for ensuring vaccine efficacy?

A. Storing vaccines at room temperature
B. Maintaining the cold chain (proper temperature storage) from manufacturer to administration
C. Freezing all vaccines
D. Exposing vaccines to direct sunlight
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

192. A community experiences a sudden, widespread internet outage affecting telehealth services. What is the immediate public health concern?

A. Inability to watch movies
B. Disruption of remote patient monitoring, inability to access online medical records, and delayed communication with healthcare providers
C. Increased face-to-face interaction
D. Longer wait times for social media
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

191. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that promote mental health parity. What is a critical benefit for community health?

A. Increased discrimination
B. Equal insurance coverage and access to mental health and substance use disorder services as for physical health
C. Limited access to mental health care
D. Increased out-of-pocket costs
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

190. A home care patient with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) is prescribed a prophylactic antibiotic. They report discontinuing it because they feel fine. What medicinal teaching point is critical?

A. It's okay to stop when symptoms resolve
B. Take the antibiotic as prescribed for the full duration to prevent recurrence, even if asymptomatic
C. Only take when symptoms appear
D. Double the dose if a UTI develops
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
Page 69 of 344
Jump to:

🏆 Top Contributors

  • N

    nmdcat.online

    6528 MCQs

  • N

    NMDCAT.ONLINE

    1 MCQ

  • G

    GULABsb

    1 MCQ

Categories

View all →