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37. A community health nurse is addressing the impact of climate change on community health. Which critical health issue is directly linked to climate change?

A. Increased incidence of allergies
B. Heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, and respiratory problems due to air pollution
C. Decreased risk of natural disasters
D. Colder winters
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Jun 6, 2026

36. A community health nurse is providing home-based wound care for a patient with a pressure ulcer who is bed-bound. What is the most critical clinical intervention to promote wound healing and prevent further breakdown?

A. Keeping the patient in the same position
B. Regular repositioning, pressure redistribution surfaces, proper wound care, and adequate nutrition
C. Using harsh antiseptic solutions
D. Limiting fluid intake
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Jun 6, 2026

35. A community health nurse is conducting a root cause analysis following a cluster of vaccine-preventable diseases in a community. What is the critical goal of this analysis?

A. To blame individuals for not vaccinating
B. To identify underlying factors contributing to the problem beyond immediate symptoms
C. To stop all vaccinations
D. To make a research paper only
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Jun 6, 2026

34. A home care patient with diabetes has a new order for insulin pens. What is the technical instruction for administering insulin with a pen?

A. Insert needle without cleaning skin
B. Prime the pen, dial the correct dose, inject into subcutaneous tissue, and hold for 5-10 seconds
C. Reinsert the same needle multiple times
D. Inject into muscle tissue
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Jun 6, 2026

32. A community experiences a major industrial accident with a potential for widespread chemical exposure. What is the immediate public health action for community health nurses?

A. Conducting research on chemical properties
B. Initiating rapid assessment of exposure, decontamination procedures, and establishing communication channels
C. Telling residents to ignore warnings
D. Advising outdoor activities
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

31. A community health nurse is advocating for policies to reduce childhood lead poisoning. What is a critical primary prevention strategy that policy can support?

A. Providing chelation therapy for all children
B. Lead abatement programs in older housing and strict regulations on lead-containing products
C. Treating symptoms of lead poisoning
D. Monitoring blood lead levels only after exposure
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Jun 6, 2026

30. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. The patient reports constipation as a significant side effect. What medicinal intervention is most appropriate?

A. Advise to stop the opioid
B. Recommend laxatives or stool softeners as prescribed, and increase fiber/fluid intake
C. Administer an anti-diarrheal medication
D. Increase the opioid dose
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Jun 6, 2026

29. A community health nurse is planning an intervention to improve medication adherence among older adults with multiple chronic conditions. What is a critical strategy?

A. Simplifying medication regimens, providing clear instructions, using pill organizers, and addressing polypharmacy concerns
B. Making regimens more complex
C. Telling patients to remember everything
D. Blaming patients for non-adherence
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Jun 6, 2026

28. A community health nurse is addressing the social determinants of health. Which factor is a critical social determinant of health that directly impacts access to healthy food?

A. Local weather patterns
B. Food deserts (areas with limited access to affordable, nutritious food) and transportation barriers
C. Number of fast-food restaurants
D. Availability of gourmet markets
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Jun 6, 2026

27. A community health nurse is developing a program based on the Health Belief Model. What is a critical concept within this model that influences an individual’s health behavior?

A. Social media influence
B. Perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers
C. Economic status only
D. Genetic predisposition
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Jun 6, 2026

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
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