Practice Questions

137. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new diuretic medication. The patient reports experiencing leg cramps. What is the medicinal recommendation?

A. Stop taking the diuretic
B. Advise contacting healthcare provider, as leg cramps can indicate electrolyte imbalance (e.g., hypokalemia), and possibly discuss potassium-rich foods or supplements
C. Take more diuretic
D. Ignore the leg cramps
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136. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed anxiety disorder who is hesitant to take prescribed medication due to stigma. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Force medication on them
B. Provide education on the benefits of medication, address stigma, offer emotional support, and connect to mental health support groups
C. Tell them anxiety is not real
D. Advise them to self-medicate
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135. A community health nurse is teaching a group of parents about car seat safety. What is the technical aspect of car seat installation?

A. Installing the car seat loosely
B. Following manufacturer's instructions, ensuring the car seat is tightly secured to the vehicle, and using the correct harness position for the child's weight/height
C. Placing infants in forward-facing seats early
D. Using expired car seats
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134. A community experiences a sudden increase in heat-related illnesses during a heatwave. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise wearing heavy clothing
B. Educate on hydration, heat stroke recognition, encourage use of cooling centers, and coordinate with social services for vulnerable populations
C. Tell people to exercise outdoors vigorously
D. Recommend hot beverages
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133. A community health nurse is involved in advocating for smoke-free public spaces. What is the critical role of the nurse in this advocacy?

A. Only focus on individual smoking cessation
B. Advocate for policies that prohibit smoking in public places, recognizing the harm of secondhand smoke and promoting a healthier environment for all
C. Ignore secondhand smoke
D. Only provide nicotine patches
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132. A community health nurse is educating a patient about the proper use of an epinephrine auto-injector for severe allergic reactions. What is the medicinal teaching point?

A. Inject into the arm
B. Inject into the outer thigh, hold for 10 seconds, and seek immediate medical attention after use
C. Inject into the stomach
D. Take orally if symptoms are mild
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131. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The patient is overwhelmed by the dietary restrictions. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to follow the diet perfectly
B. Provide individualized dietary counseling with a renal dietitian, emphasize gradual changes, and support patient in making sustainable choices
C. Force strict adherence
D. Only provide a complex diet plan
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130. A community health nurse is performing a hearing screening for infants using otoacoustic emissions (OAEs). What is the technical aspect of this screening?

A. Performing in a noisy environment
B. Ensuring a quiet environment, proper probe placement in the ear canal, and interpreting the "pass" or "refer" result for follow-up
C. Only testing one ear
D. Performing the test quickly without proper seal
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129. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of Shigellosis (bacterial dysentery). What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?

A. Advise against eating cooked food
B. Educate on strict hand hygiene (especially after toileting), safe food preparation, and prompt treatment for infected individuals to prevent further spread
C. Tell people to eat only raw food
D. Only focus on hydration for infected individuals
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128. A community health nurse identifies a high rate of childhood lead poisoning in an older neighborhood. What is the critical public health nursing intervention?

A. Advise families to move out
B. Conduct lead screenings, educate on lead-safe practices (e.g., wet dusting, handwashing), advocate for lead abatement programs, and connect affected children to early intervention services
C. Only provide general health education
D. Ignore the environmental aspect
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