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2. During a community health assessment, a nurse identifies a significant increase in new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) among unvaccinated schoolchildren in a specific neighborhood. What is the immediate public health priority?

A. Recommend individual antibiotic treatment for all residents
B. Isolate all symptomatic children at home without testing
C. Initiate immediate vaccination clinics and educate the community on disease transmission
D. Advise against school attendance for all children
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1. A community health nurse is conducting a home visit for an elderly client recently discharged from the hospital after a fall. The client lives alone. What is the most critical initial assessment for fall prevention in the home environment?

A. Assess the client's dietary habits
B. Evaluate the presence of throw rugs, adequate lighting, and stair handrails
C. Discuss the client's past medical history
D. Check the client's social media activity
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200. A home care patient with heart failure is prescribed a daily low-sodium diet. They report eating processed foods frequently because they are easy. What medicinal teaching point is critical?

A. Processed foods are healthy
B. Processed foods are often high in sodium and can worsen fluid retention; educate on reading food labels
C. Eating more processed foods is fine
D. Only focus on fresh fruits
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199. A community health nurse is advocating for policies that support comprehensive school health programs. What is a critical benefit for community health?

A. Increased absenteeism
B. Improved student health, academic performance, and reduced health risk behaviors
C. Limited access to health education
D. Increased disciplinary issues
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198. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed a new calcium channel blocker. They report dizziness when changing positions. What medicinal advice should the nurse provide?

A. Stop taking the medication immediately
B. Get up slowly from sitting or lying positions, and report persistent dizziness to the physician
C. Increase fluid intake significantly
D. Double the medication dose
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197. A community health nurse is working with a marginalized community to address health disparities. What is a critical ethical principle in this context?

A. Ignoring power imbalances
B. Empowering the community to advocate for their own needs and addressing historical injustices
C. Making decisions for the community
D. Prioritizing external funding sources
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196. A home care patient with diabetes is experiencing a new onset of numbness and tingling in their feet. What is the clinical concern?

A. Normal aging process
B. Diabetic neuropathy, requiring further assessment and discussion with the physician about glycemic control
C. Muscle cramps
D. Improved circulation
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194. 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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193. A community health nurse is preparing for a mass vaccination clinic. What technical aspect is crucial for ensuring vaccine efficacy?

A. Storing vaccines at room temperature
B. Maintaining the cold chain (proper temperature storage) from manufacturer to administration
C. Freezing all vaccines
D. Exposing vaccines to direct sunlight
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