Practice Questions

40. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed an antihypertensive medication. They complain of dizziness when standing up quickly. What medicinal advice should the nurse provide?

A. Stop taking the medication immediately
B. Get up slowly from sitting or lying positions to prevent orthostatic hypotension
C. Increase fluid intake significantly
D. Double the medication dose
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39. A community health nurse is providing education on safe water practices in a rural area. What is a key technical method for making water safe for consumption if there is no boiling option?

A. Adding sugar to the water
B. Filtering water through a cloth only
C. Using chemical disinfectants like chlorine tablets or SODIS (Solar Water Disinfection)
D. Storing water in open containers
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38. A community health nurse is planning a secondary prevention program. Which activity is an example of secondary prevention?

A. Providing hospice care
B. Conducting mammograms for early detection of breast cancer
C. Administering vaccines
D. Providing long-term rehabilitation
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37. A community health nurse is conducting an epidemiological investigation of a disease outbreak. What is the primary goal of this investigation?

A. To blame someone for the outbreak
B. To identify the cause, source, and mode of transmission of the disease to control its spread
C. To make a research publication
D. To collect demographic data only
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36. A home health patient with chronic heart failure has sudden weight gain, increased ankle swelling, and worsening shortness of breath. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. Encourage increased fluid intake
B. Administer diuretics as ordered (if PRN) and notify the physician of fluid overload symptoms
C. Tell the patient to rest and monitor
D. Advise the patient to eat more salty foods
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35. A community health nurse is assessing the effectiveness of a childhood obesity prevention program. What is the most objective outcome measure?

A. Parent satisfaction with the program
B. Changes in children's Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity levels
C. Number of participants
D. Child's favorite color
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32. A community health nurse is working with a family struggling with food insecurity. What is the most appropriate initial action?

A. Tell them to grow their own food
B. Connect them with local food banks, SNAP benefits, and other nutritional assistance programs
C. Advise them to eat less
D. Recommend they purchase expensive organic food
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31. A community experiences a sudden, severe heatwave. What is the most urgent public health message the nurse should disseminate?

A. Encourage outdoor activities
B. Advise residents to stay hydrated, seek cool places, and check on vulnerable neighbors
C. Suggest wearing heavy clothing
D. Recommend closing all windows
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