Practice Questions

130. 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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129. A community health nurse is planning a program to address the social isolation of older adults. What is a critical intervention?

A. Encouraging sedentary behavior
B. Promoting community centers, intergenerational programs, and transportation services to facilitate social engagement
C. Limiting contact with family
D. Discouraging new hobbies
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128. A home care patient with diabetes has a non-healing foot wound. The nurse notes surrounding redness, warmth, and purulent drainage. What is the immediate clinical action?

A. Apply a cold compress
B. Obtain wound culture, notify physician of suspected infection, and prepare for potential IV antibiotics/debridement
C. Tell the patient to rest more
D. Continue routine dressing changes
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127. A community health nurse is participating in a global health initiative to reduce maternal mortality. What is a critical intervention?

A. Discouraging prenatal care
B. Promoting access to skilled birth attendants, emergency obstetric care, and family planning services
C. Focusing only on infant health
D. Relying on traditional healers only
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126. A community health nurse is providing home-based care for a client with a history of severe depression. The client expresses feelings of hopelessness and states, “I don’t see the point anymore.” What is the immediate clinical action?

A. Tell them to cheer up
B. Assess for suicidal ideation, ensure safety, and connect with emergency mental health services/crisis lines
C. Advise them to be alone
D. Ignore their statements
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125. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that promote healthy built environments. What is a critical component of a healthy built environment?

A. Extensive parking lots
B. Accessible green spaces, safe pedestrian/bicycle paths, and public transportation options
C. High traffic areas
D. Lack of sidewalks
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124. A home care patient with asthma is prescribed a new inhaled corticosteroid. They report a white coating on their tongue and sore throat. What medicinal teaching point is critical?

A. This is a sign of allergy
B. Rinse mouth with water after each dose to prevent oral candidiasis (thrush)
C. Stop the medication immediately
D. Swallow the medication without rinsing
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123. A community health nurse is performing a physical assessment on an older adult. What technical assessment is crucial for assessing functional ability?

A. Asking about their favorite TV show
B. Assessing activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
C. Measuring height only
D. Assessing their social media activity
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122. A community experiences a significant earthquake, leading to structural damage and trapped individuals. What is the immediate public health priority?

A. Assessing long-term economic impact
B. Search and rescue, immediate medical care for the injured, and establishing safety zones
C. Documenting property damage
D. Providing psychological counseling
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121. A community health nurse is working with a community affected by a major economic recession. What is a critical health impact of economic instability on community health?

A. Increased leisure time
B. Increased stress, mental health issues, food insecurity, and reduced access to healthcare
C. Reduced chronic disease rates
D. Increased access to luxury goods
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