Practice Questions

7. A community health nurse is educating a group of elderly residents about safe medication storage at home. What is the medicinal recommendation to prevent accidental poisoning?

A. Store medications on the kitchen counter
B. Store medications in their original child-resistant containers, in a locked cabinet, away from children and pets, and dispose of expired medications safely
C. Keep all medications in a bowl
D. Share medications with neighbors
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6. A community health nurse is caring for a homebound patient with a new colostomy. The patient is struggling with pouch changes. What is the clinical nursing intervention?

A. Tell the patient to figure it out
B. Provide hands-on demonstration, allow patient to practice, and offer clear, step-by-step instructions and resources for supplies
C. Change the pouch for them indefinitely
D. Refer to a social worker only
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5. A community health nurse is conducting a rapid needs assessment following a natural disaster (e.g., flood). What is the most urgent aspect to assess for?

A. Long-term economic recovery plans
B. Immediate threats to life (e.g., injuries, lack of safe water/shelter), and basic needs (food, sanitation, medical care)
C. Pre-disaster community assets
D. Preferred tourist destinations
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4. A community health nurse identifies a high prevalence of uncontrolled diabetes in a specific ethnic minority group. What is the critical approach to address this health disparity?

A. Provide standard education materials in English
B. Implement culturally competent health education programs, engage community leaders, and address socioeconomic determinants of health
C. Focus only on individual patient counseling
D. Ignore the ethnic background
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3. A community health nurse is setting up a blood pressure screening clinic in a low-income neighborhood. What is the technical consideration to ensure accurate readings and accessibility for all participants?

A. Use only one cuff size
B. Ensure calibrated equipment, use appropriate cuff sizes for all arm circumferences, and provide privacy for readings
C. Conduct screenings outdoors only
D. Use a manual sphygmomanometer only
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2. A community experiences a sudden increase in diarrheal diseases among children, linked to a contaminated water source. What is the most urgent public health intervention?

A. Recommend bottled water only for adults
B. Issue a boil water advisory, distribute water purification tablets, and educate the community on safe water practices
C. Advise children to drink less water
D. Conduct a survey on dietary habits
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1. A community health nurse is conducting a home visit for an elderly patient with newly diagnosed heart failure. The patient lives alone and has limited mobility. What is the most critical initial nursing assessment to prevent hospital readmission?

A. Assess the patient's favorite TV shows
B. Assess the patient's understanding of medication regimen, dietary restrictions, symptom recognition, and access to resources
C. Check the patient's social media activity
D. Ask about the patient's childhood
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200. A young adult is experiencing a severe panic attack with physiological symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. While this is an acute event, what is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology for recurrence?

A. Benzodiazepines are a long-term solution.
B. Benzodiazepines can be used for acute relief, but long-term management often involves SSRIs and cognitive behavioral therapy.
C. Panic attacks are not treatable with medication.
D. High doses of medication are always required for panic attacks.
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199. A child’s mother used alcohol heavily throughout pregnancy. What is a critical long-term developmental impact on the child?

A. Enhanced cognitive function.
B. Potential for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), characterized by facial deformities, cognitive deficits, and behavioral problems.
C. Accelerated physical development.
D. No significant impact if adequate nutrition is provided.
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198. A 55-year-old individual expresses concern about declining cognitive abilities and memory lapses. What is a clinical approach?

A. Dismiss their concerns as normal aging.
B. Conduct a comprehensive cognitive assessment to differentiate normal age-related changes from early neurocognitive disorder.
C. Tell them to do more brain games.
D. Prescribe a high dose of stimulants.
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