Practice Questions

170. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed a new ACE inhibitor. They develop a persistent, dry cough. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Patient needs a cough suppressant
B. Common side effect of ACE inhibitors, requiring physician notification and possible medication change
C. Allergic reaction
D. Patient needs more fluids
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169. A community health nurse is planning a program to address the high rates of adolescent pregnancy. What is a critical primary prevention strategy?

A. Treating pregnant adolescents
B. Comprehensive sex education, access to contraception, and promotion of healthy relationships
C. Punishing pregnant adolescents
D. Ignoring the issue
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168. A home care patient with diabetes is prescribed insulin injections. They report pain at the injection site and bruising. What medicinal teaching point is critical?

A. Inject into the same spot every time
B. Rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy and reduce pain
C. Inject into muscle tissue
D. Use a dull needle
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167. A community health nurse is participating in a global health initiative to address malnutrition in children. What is a critical intervention?

A. Providing only high-sugar foods
B. Promoting breastfeeding, supplementary feeding programs, and nutrition education for mothers
C. Ignoring cultural food practices
D. Relying solely on imported food
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166. A home care patient with a chronic wound has a new onset of fever, chills, and increasing wound pain. What is the immediate clinical action?

A. Continue routine wound care
B. Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a systemic infection (e.g., cellulitis, sepsis)
C. Apply a cold compress
D. Tell the patient to rest more
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164. 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
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162. A community experiences a sudden, severe winter storm, leading to widespread power outages and impassable roads. What is the immediate public health concern regarding vulnerable populations (e.g., elderly, chronically ill)?

A. Lack of entertainment
B. Risk of hypothermia, lack of access to medications/medical care, and food/water shortages
C. Increased desire for travel
D. Limited social interaction
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161. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that support universal access to mental health services. What is a critical benefit for community health?

A. Increased stigma
B. Improved mental well-being, reduced suicide rates, and decreased burden on emergency services
C. Limited access for some groups
D. Reduced quality of care
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