Practice Questions

150. A community health nurse is assessing a child for signs of neglect. What is a critical indicator of potential neglect?

A. Clean clothes and healthy weight
B. Unexplained injuries, poor hygiene, consistent hunger, or lack of supervision
C. Regular school attendance
D. Well-maintained home environment
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149. A community health nurse is providing education about safe disposal of needles and syringes in the home. What is the most appropriate technical method?

A. Placing them in a plastic bag
B. Placing them in a rigid, puncture-resistant container (e.g., sharps container) and disposing according to local regulations
C. Flushing them down the toilet
D. Throwing them in the regular trash
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148. A home care patient with diabetes is experiencing blurred vision, increased thirst, and frequent urination. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Administer a sugary drink
B. Check blood glucose level and notify physician of hyperglycemia symptoms
C. Administer insulin without an order
D. Tell the patient to ignore the symptoms
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147. A community health nurse is working with a family dealing with a child with a chronic illness. What is a critical role of the nurse in supporting the family?

A. Focusing only on the sick child
B. Providing education on the illness, connecting to support groups, and advocating for resources
C. Blaming the parents for the illness
D. Encouraging the family to isolate themselves
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146. A community health nurse is conducting a health education session on proper medication adherence. What is the most effective strategy to promote adherence?

A. Telling the patient to take medications perfectly
B. Providing clear, understandable instructions, linking medication to daily routines, and addressing patient concerns/barriers
C. Scolding the patient for non-adherence
D. Making the regimen as complex as possible
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145. A community health nurse is advocating for improved access to healthy food options in a low-income community. What is a critical social determinant of health affecting this issue?

A. Preference for unhealthy food
B. Food deserts (areas with limited access to affordable, nutritious food) and lack of transportation
C. Too many healthy food options
D. Abundance of fast food restaurants
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144. A home care patient with anxiety is prescribed a benzodiazepine (e.g., Alprazolam) for PRN use. What is a critical medicinal teaching point for the patient?

A. Take daily regardless of anxiety level
B. Take only as needed for acute anxiety symptoms and be aware of potential sedation and dependence
C. Take large doses to feel calm
D. Share with others experiencing anxiety
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143. A community health nurse is performing a physical assessment on a child. What technical assessment is crucial for assessing growth and development?

A. Only taking blood pressure
B. Measuring height, weight, head circumference (for infants), and plotting on growth charts
C. Assessing only intelligence
D. Only observing play
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142. A community experiences a sudden outbreak of a highly contagious disease. What is the most urgent public health strategy to contain the spread?

A. Encourage people to visit sick individuals
B. Implementing isolation and quarantine measures for affected and exposed individuals
C. Advising against mask-wearing
D. Promoting large public gatherings
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141. A community health nurse is providing education about fall prevention for older adults. What is a critical environmental modification?

A. Removing all handrails
B. Ensuring adequate lighting, removing tripping hazards (e.g., throw rugs), and installing grab bars in bathrooms
C. Waxing floors frequently
D. Encouraging walking barefoot
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