Community Health Nursing Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Community Health Nursing is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of public health and community-based nursing care. The course emphasizes the role of nurses in promoting and protecting the health of populations through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health interventions. Students explore topics such as epidemiology, disease prevention, health education, environmental health, and the social determinants of health, with a focus on serving diverse and vulnerable groups. Through theoretical frameworks and practical experiences, students learn to collaborate with individuals, families, and community groups, and contribute to the overall well-being and resilience of communities.
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Community Public Health Nursing Promoting the Health of Populations 6th Edition by Nies
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Chapter 1: Health: A Community View
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the primary reason that Americans are concerned about health care?
A) Politicians are discussing how to improve health care.
B) The media has provided mixed messages about the health care system.
C) Our national health care costs keep increasing.
D) The new health care system offers free services to Americans.
Answer: C
Q2) Why are high-risk and vulnerable subpopulations identified by public health nurses before deciding on appropriate interventions?
A) It is easiest to make improvements among these groups.
B) Populations are not homogeneous, and resources are limited.
C) Such groups are most vocal about their needs and wants.
D) These groups are often recipients of special funding.
Answer: B
Q3) Which variable has a major influence on a community's health?
A) Behavior choices made by persons in the community
B) Number of health care providers and hospitals in the community
C) Quality of the public safety officers (police officers, firefighters, etc.)
D) The number and credentials of public health officials in the community
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context
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Q1) When comparing a surgeon today with a surgeon of Nightingale's time, which of the following best describes the primary difference in how they would operate on a patient?
A) Current physicians have better surgical equipment (tools).
B) Current physicians have nursing support staff in the operating room.
C) Current physicians would carefully scrub between cases.
D) Current physicians would prescribe antibiotics in the operating room to avoid possible infections.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following statements best summarizes Wald and Brewster's approach to home nursing?
A) "All services all the time"
B) "Helping people to help themselves"
C) "One person, one family, at a time"
D) "Your home or ours"
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and
Population-Focused Nursing Practice
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Q1) Which of the following statements best describes a weakness of early nursing theories?
A) Many nurses did not know or understand the theoretical basis of nursing practice.
B) Most nursing theories focused on microscopic individual concerns.
C) The theories did not reflect the actual world of nursing practice.
D) The theories had global applicability to nursing practice.
Answer: B
Q2) A nurse is using the critical theoretical perspective in practice. Which of the following best describes how the nurse would respond when a client suggests that the physician prescribe a widely advertised medication for tension and anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
A) Can you tell me what is going on in your life right now?
B) Do you know anyone else who is suffering such tension and anxiety?
C) How does your family feel about you having so much tension and anxiety?
D) Would you consider using the generic equivalent of this medication?
E) What led you to believe this medication would be of help to you?
F) What have you tried in the past to relieve tension and anxiety?
Answer: A, F
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Chapter 4: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
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Q1) During a health history, the client looked confused and said, "But everybody drinks, like at parties and such. How much drinking do you think is too much?" Which of the following would be most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Alcohol should be used only in moderation."
B) "It's okay as long as you don't binge, and you eat food with your drinks."
C) "Per day, no more than one drink for women and two drinks for men."
D) "Total abstinence is the only healthy choice."
Q2) Which of the following best describes why risk reduction is of such importance in the United States today?
A) Families suffer when family members die from avoidable causes.
B) Risk reduction activities will decrease insurance costs to individuals and their employers.
C) The leading causes of death are all related to lifestyle choices.
D) Risk reduction can decrease the ongoing rise in national health care expenditures.
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Chapter 5: Epidemiology
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Q1) A nurse wanted a screening test that was very sensitive in determining who might have a particular illness. What might be a problem with using such a sensitive test? (Select all that apply.)
A) Many persons have true negative test results.
B) Persons who test negative are able to celebrate their healthy state.
C) Persons who do not have the illness are told that they might, which leads to anxiety, as well as time and cost of follow-up diagnostic tests.
D) Such a test may have lower specificity, so some persons with the disease are told they are disease free and hence do not receive care.
E) There is no problem; it is best to use the most sensitive screening test available.
F) Persons who have the disease are notified and receive treatment.
Q2) A researcher has limited time and funds. Which of the following research designs would be most appropriate?
A) Cohort study
B) Incidence study
C) Longitudinal study
D) Retrospective study
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Chapter 6: Community Assessment
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Q1) All of the needed objective data on a specific health problem are available for the community health nurse. Which of the following best describes why the nurse would also interview community residents about the health problem?
A) To confirm the accuracy of the previously collected data
B) To emphasize to residents the importance of the health problem
C) To obtain the residents' personal insights and beliefs about the problem
D) To update the previously collected data
Q2) Which of the following is a central function unique to community health nursing? (Select all that apply.)
A) Being willing to travel to give care in an appropriate setting
B) Collaborating and cooperating with other health care team members
C) Gathering appropriate comprehensive assessment data on the community
D) Incorporating epidemiological approaches throughout the nursing process
E) Keeping accurate and detailed medical records on care given
F) Being willing to contribute to health policy development
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Chapter 7: Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
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Q1) Which of the following best describes why states will increasingly monitor and report on quality and cost of health care?
A) Citizens are increasingly complaining of high medical costs in a depressed economy.
B) Congress has been unsuccessful in reducing health care costs.
C) Taxation has decreased, resulting in fewer funds available for health care.
D) Hospitals and nursing homes are demanding increased funding.
Q2) Which of the following best describes how the Health Planning Model for care of aggregates differs from the customary nursing process applied to the care of an individual?
A) The nurse must be aware of age, gender, race, ethnic group, religion, educational background, occupation, and marital status of the aggregate.
B) The nurse must first decide on and define the aggregate to receive care.
C) The nurse must determine how best to ensure that each participant receives an equal number of services.
D) The nurse must choose which health care need should have first priority.
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Chapter 8: Community Health Education
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Q1) A nurse is implementing a comprehensive and entertaining educational program. Which of the following actions must the nurse complete first?
A) Be sure all the electronics (such as the computer showing the PowerPoint slides) are working.
B) Develop an open and trusting relationship with participants.
C) Distribute evaluation materials to participants.
D) Greet each participant, and welcome him or her to the event.
Q2) Which of the following best describes the goal of participatory action research?
A) Analytical epidemiological findings
B) Careful descriptive research studies
C) Experimental studies using both experimental and control groups
D) Social change resulting from stakeholders' strategies
Q3) Which of the following best describes why community health education programs are important?
A) It provides a way to reinforce voluntary behavior changes.
B) Health education is an area that has desperately needed improvement.
C) Health education prevents the occurrence of disease.
D) It is the most cost-effective way of improving health.
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Chapter 9: Case Management
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Q1) A hospital is going to start a care management program. Which of the following groups of clients would most likely be selected to first receive such services?
A) Clients who represent the most common diagnosis group to be admitted
B) Clients who request such services from their local hospital
C) Clients with chronic illnesses
D) Clients with the least education
Q2) Which of the following best describes when case management is implemented for hospitalized patients?
A) Immediately on admission
B) Immediately on discharge
C) When a nurse recognizes the need and makes the appropriate referral
D) When the patient is assigned a case manager
Q3) Which of the following best describes why utilization review departments are becoming case management units?
A) Funding is available for case management responsibilities.
B) Monitoring service use alone does not improve patient outcomes.
C) It facilitates using nurse experts for case management.
D) It promotes the current trend of naming "utilization review" units "case management."
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Chapter 10: Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community Health Nursing
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Q1) Which of the following statements best describes why nurses should contribute whenever possible to their state nursing association political action committee (PAC)?
A) As PACs are a reality of political life, nursing needs to be heard.
B) Contributing money may result in a future political appointment.
C) Only money really has any influence on legislative votes.
D) PACs are being used to increase nursing salaries and working conditions.
Q2) Which of the following critical issues in health care were addressed by The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996? (Select all that apply.)
A) Portability of insurance coverage
B) COBRA, maintaining coverage for those who lose their jobs
C) Insurance companies having a total monopoly in a certain geographic area
D) Insurance companies setting limits on coverage of longer than 12 months
E) Insurance companies charging seriously ill persons more than healthy persons
F) Insurance companies paying the same for mental health coverage as for physical illnesses
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Chapter 11: The Health Care System
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Q1) Which activities would be a responsibility of local health departments? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ensuring quality of nursing education programs
B) Determining the safety of residents' wells
C) Establishing requirements for professionals to maintain their licensure
D) Providing free health screenings
E) Providing health education programs on proper nutrition
F) Inspecting restaurants
Q2) Which of the following best describes a conclusion of the report Unequal Treatment:
Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care?
A) Disparities are found only in particular disease categories.
B) Lack of access in some neighborhoods is a primary cause of inequities.
C) Provider bias and stereotyping contribute to inequalities.
D) Physiological racial and ethnic differences lead to disparities in outcomes.
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Chapter 12: Economics of Health Care
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Q1) Which of the following best describes a current trend related to health care services?
A) Nonprofit organizations are assuming responsibilities for service from for-profit organizations.
B) Health care organizations are offering services low in cost and higher in reimbursement.
C) Ways to minimize reimbursement using current procedural terminology (CPT) codes have been created.
D) Postponing computerized medical record programs increases profitability.
Q2) Which of the following best describes how the federal government determines which projects are awarded special funding for health care?
A) Those that are consistent with societal priorities, such as 2020 Health Objectives
B) Those that are supported by legislators
C) Those that are written by health care organizations that have special needs
D) Those that are consistent with the state's long-term health goals
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Chapter 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health
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Q1) A nurse made a home visit for prenatal care and teaching for an Asian woman. The nurse noted the woman was having a hot lunch of foods the nurse did not recognize. When the nurse suggested some appropriate cold protein foods be added to the meal, the woman looked horrified and distrusting. Which of the following best describes what has happened in this situation?
A) The interference with eating seemed incredibly intrusive and inappropriate.
B) The nurse was giving advice when advice had not been sought.
C) The nurse had suggested foods unknown to the woman.
D) The yin and yang theory requires only hot food be eaten when female yin energy is dominant.
Q2) At a military base, a family from Qatar, a Muslim Arabic country, came in to the prenatal clinic because the wife believed she was pregnant. Which of the following providers would be the most appropriate choice for this client?
A) A male obstetrician, expert in high-risk pregnancies
B) The female nurse midwife
C) The male obstetrician with a female nurse always in the room with the wife
D) Whichever provider was on duty until the pregnancy was confirmed
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) Which of the following have been identified as part of the core environmental health competencies? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assurance
B) Assessment
C) Policy development
D) Management
E) Advocacy
F) Communication
Q2) Which of the following is a direct result of global warming?
A) Decreased prevalence of infectious diseases
B) Increased water pollution from soil erosion
C) Decreased protection from the ozone layer
D) Increased number of parasites and insects
Q3) What is meant by discriminatory land use?
A) Backlash against companies that do not protect the environment
B) Daily insults to people who live in a particular community
C) Locating industrial hazards in low-income communities
D) Political recognition that companies support a safe environment
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Chapter 15: Health in the Global Community
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Q1) Which of the following statements best define epidemiological transition?
A) A change from morbidity due to a particular infectious disease to a different infectious disease
B) A change from mainly infectious diseases to chronic diseases
C) A change in infectious diseases caused by a difference in agent, host, or environment
D) A change in life spans of various age groups in a specific country
Q2) Which of the following has been a common result in countries with a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic?
A) Birth rate is high, but life expectancy is only 35 to 40 years.
B) Free clinics have begun distributing condoms to stop the spread.
C) International aid has begun to lower the infection rates.
D) Missionaries are establishing orphanages within their churches.
Q3) Which of the following nongovernment organizations (NGOs) is active in improving health on a global scale?
A) Carter Center
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C) Pan American Health Organization
D) UNICEF
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Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health
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Q1) Which of the following would be a source of care if families are employed at a salary above the poverty line, but at too low of an income for health insurance?
A) Local health department clinics that provide care on a sliding scale
B) Health care providers who donate time and pharmaceutical samples to free clinics
C) School health clinics
D) The state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Q2) A woman confides in the nurse that she and her husband want to become parents as soon as possible. Which of the following statements would be the best reply from the nurse?
A) "Ask some young parents if you can babysit for a while to get in practice."
B) "Can you afford to become parents with all the items a baby will need?"
C) "Consider whether you are really ready to become parents."
D) "Start living as healthy a lifestyle as possible right now."
Q3) Which of the following factors is the single largest threat to child health?
A) Child abuse
B) Obesity
C) Poor nutrition
D) Poverty
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Chapter 17: Womens Health
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Q1) A middle-aged woman was obese and being treated for hypertension; and her blood tests showed elevated triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Besides recommending physical activity, which of the following nutritional guidance should be provided by the nurse?
A) Buy a good diet book, and follow its advice.
B) Eat fish and seafood such as salmon, halibut, tuna, and scallops at least three times a week.
C) Use olive oil when you cook, especially if you are frying food.
D) You have to lose weight, so stop all desserts and eat nothing but salads for 2 weeks.
Q2) Which of the following is the greatest single cause of absenteeism from school and work among young women?
A) A child's illness
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Mental health disorders
D) Upper respiratory tract infection
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Chapter 18: Mens Health
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Q1) Which of the following strategies would be most helpful to implement with adolescent males at a high school? (Select all that apply.)
A) A short required course on how to be a good parent
B) Assistance in learning how to control emotions and behaviors
C) Classes in male physiology, self-screenings, and influence of nutrition and exercise
D) Encouragement to be involved in organized team sports involving both genders
E) Recognition of reality factors such as the need to be employed after school hours
F) Interpersonal communication with a male school nurse
Q2) Which of the following is a biological explanation for gender differences in health status?
A) Influence of hormones
B) Different treatment by parents
C) Random differences in genetic inheritance
D) Social expectations of appropriate gender behavior
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Chapter 19: Senior Health
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Q1) A son explained to the home health nurse that since his mother died, his father did not seem to have any interest in life and had even told his son he was considering suicide. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "If he really wants to kill himself, he will, and there really isn't anything you can do to stop him."
B) "If you talk to him about it, you're strengthening the idea."
C) "People who talk about suicide rarely do it, so don't worry."
D) "Suicide is a serious concern; let's talk to his doctor about what you've noticed."
Q2) A man stated, "I used to work out at the exercise room at work, but now that I'm retired I sit and watch TV. My wife keeps nagging me to do something. What do you think I should be doing at my age?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "I think you should try to please your wife. What is it she wants you to do?"
B) "It's okay to slow down at your age; why look for problems?"
C) "You should try to exercise just as you did before. Is there a YMCA or club nearby?"
D) "You've worked all your life; you have a right to rest now."
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Chapter 20: Family Health
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Q1) A nurse asked of a family, "Could each of you tell me what you typically do during the week?" Which of the following would the nurse most likely say to follow up such an open-ended question?
A) "Could you tell me about what you do at your job?"
B) "Do you believe those choices are the best use of your free time?"
C) "How do you feel about those activities?"
D) "Is there anything you would like to do differently?"
Q2) Which of the following best describe why it is crucial that nurses who focus on the care of individual patients also be able to work with families? (Select all that apply.)
A) Anytime a person is ill, his or her whole family is affected.
B) By understanding the family, understanding of the individual is improved.
C) Families often are very demanding if they feel their loved one isn't receiving the best care possible.
D) Individuals depend on their families for care and support.
E) Most important decisions are made by families as a whole, not individuals.
F) Risks caused by genetics or environment affect the whole family, not just the individual.
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Chapter 21: Populations Affected by Disabilities
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Q1) A nurse came limping into work with a huge cast on her right leg and asked to have an assignment for a week or two that did not require driving. The nurse said, "I never realized how difficult it is to get some places without two good legs. Now I know how persons with disabilities must feel!" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response from the nursing supervisor?
A) "I'm sure you'll be even more understanding and supportive now."
B) "Not really; you'll be out of that cast in a few weeks."
C) "What a great opportunity to attend some support groups for people with disabilities and share with us which ones are most helpful."
D) "Why don't you just take some sick leave rather than try to work with that leg cast?"
Q2) Which of the following was suggested by the National Healthcare Disparities Report of 2008 (NHDR) as one reason that there are such disparities in health care outcomes inside the health care system?
A) Care provider bias and poor communication exist.
B) Funding is inadequate to give appropriate care to persons with disabilities.
C) Many people do not seek care until it is almost too late.
D) There is a national shortage of care providers.
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Chapter 22: Homeless Populations
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Q1) Which of the following statements best reflects the model of justice U.S. health care is based on?
A) All people are entitled to minimum standards of care.
B) All people are responsible to help their neighbors.
C) All people have a right to whatever their own efforts allow them to purchase.
D) Like firefighting, police protection, libraries, and roads and highways, health care must be supported by tax money for the good of all who need such services.
Q2) Which of the following individuals would be described as being "doubled up"?
A) An individual who has two chronic conditions
B) An individual who has recently been released from prison
C) An individual who maintains two jobs to avoid being homeless
D) An individual who is forced to live with friends
Q3) Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Vulnerability Index?
A) To identify those most at risk of becoming homeless
B) To determine the underlying cause of homelessness among vulnerable populations
C) To identify and prioritize the need for housing among the homeless
D) To determine what resources should be provided for vulnerable populations
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Chapter 23: Rural and Migrant Health
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Q1) Which of the following best describes how the federal government tries to both encourage and support rural health clinics under the Community Health Centers (CHC) program?
A) Allowing tax deductions for charitable contributions to rural health clinics (RHCs)
B) Donating equipment and supplies to establish such clinics
C) Reimbursing both Medicare and Medicaid at a higher rate than otherwise
D) Requiring recipients to serve in a rural health clinic for 3 years in exchange for financial assistance while in school
Q2) Which of the following best explains why companies do not build work places in rural areas where people are anxious to find full-time employment?
A) Employers need highly educated and skilled employees.
B) Managers do not want to be transferred into a rural area where they will not fit in and will not be comfortable.
C) Rural persons do not work as hard as urban dwellers.
D) Smells emanating from farms are unacceptable to persons working inside.
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Chapter 24: Populations Affected by Mental Illness
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Q1) Which of the following best summarizes the symptoms of a person with bipolar disorder?
A) Chronic, unrealistic, and exaggerated worry about life
B) Ongoing hallucinations and delusions
C) Changes in mood from depression to mania
D) A persistent abnormally elevated or irritable mood
Q2) Which of the following mental illnesses is most frequently diagnosed among adults in the United States?
A) Acute stress disorder
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Depression
D) Schizophrenia
Q3) Which of the following females would be at greatest risk for developing bulimia nervosa?
A) A 13-year-old who is constantly snacking on food from her backpack all day
B) A 14-year-old student who is known as a nerd
C) A 15-year-old cheerleader who wants to be a professional ballerina
D) An 11-year-old student with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in the school
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Chapter 25: Communicable Disease
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Q1) A young woman is panic-stricken. She had not realized how much she was drinking, and she thinks she had unprotected sex with several men last night. She is petrified and wants an HIV test immediately. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Give her a strong lengthy lecture about the dangers of alcohol
B) Administer the HIV test
C) Provide a physical examination, testing for all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
D) Suggest she be treated immediately to be safe
Q2) Which of the following groups is especially at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
A) Recently divorced adults
B) Single young women between 19 and 24 years of age
C) Teenaged girls
D) Young males between the ages of 15 and 19 years
Q3) Which of the following infections continues to increase in the United States?
A) Measles
B) Pertussis
C) Hepatitis A, B, and C
D) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
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Chapter 26: Substance Abuse
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Q1) Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal mood-altering substance?
A) Cocaine or crack ecstasy
B) Heroin
C) Marijuana
D) Methamphetamine or speed
Q2) Which of the following best explains why most states have the legal drinking age set at 21 years old?
A) At 21 years of age, most Americans consider a person an adult.
B) College is completed, and employment has begun by 21 years of age.
C) Most 21-year-olds are self-supporting and no longer dependent on parents.
D) The alcohol-related death rate rose alarmingly when drinking age was lowered to 18 years.
Q3) Which of the following best explains what children of alcoholics do when they become adults with families?
A) They do not touch alcohol because they know the problems it brings.
B) They do not use alcohol but may use other drugs.
C) They manage to use alcohol in social situations but not otherwise.
D) They themselves are at high risk for becoming alcoholics.
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Chapter 27: Violence
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Q1) Which of the following best describes why all citizens should care about young people joining gangs?
A) Gangs are beginning to be seen in suburban areas.
B) Gangs are responsible for destroying lives and property in inner cities.
C) Gangs commit as much as 90% of all crime in some communities.
D) Gangs help give the young person protection, respect, and sense of belonging.
Q2) Which of the following actions would public health professionals want to use as primary prevention against widespread community violence? (Select all that apply.)
A) Women seen in emergency departments should be asked about abuse
B) Courses for prisoners about avoiding violence and resolving conflict
C) Classes on parenting and supportive follow-up for new parents
D) Courses on anger management and conflict resolution
E) Community media campaigns to decrease acceptance of violence
F) Home visits to elderly clients should include screening for elder abuse
Q3) For which of the following groups is suicide the second leading cause of death?
A) People aged 15 to 24 years
B) People aged 25 to 34 years
C) People aged 35 to 65 years
D) People over age 65 years
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Chapter 28: Natural and Man-Made Disasters
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Q1) Which of the following are the responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in relation to disasters? (Select all that apply.)
A) Contacting family members with up-to-date information regarding victims and their condition
B) Coordinating local services to prevent duplication and fragmentation
C) Delivering first aid and arranging for prescription medications that were lost to be replaced
D) Detecting disease outbreaks, their cause, and risk factors, and implementing interventions for control
E) Ensuring that drinking water, food, shelter, and medical care are available to victims
F) Setting up safe and comfortable disaster shelters (emergency housing) for families
Q2) Who is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of communities?
A) Federal government
B) Federal Emergency Management Agency
C) Local government
D) State government
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Chapter 29: School Health
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Q1) Which of the following health problems has been reduced in school-aged and adolescent children?
A) Chronic diseases (such as asthma or diabetes)
B) Contagious diseases
C) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
D) Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
Q2) A new school nurse was concerned about being accepted, as the previous nurse had been at the school for more than 20 years. Which of the following would be the best approach for the nurse to take?
A) Do the best job possible of revising policies and approaches to reflect current information and trends
B) Put all the nurse's credentials (degrees, certifications) in an obvious spot in the health office
C) Set up workshops on exercise, nutrition, and weight management and perhaps ongoing blood pressure screenings for school staff
D) Spend time with each student, making sure the students all think she is very helpful
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Chapter 30: Occupational Health
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Q1) Which of the following responsibilities do occupational health nurses (OHNs) have that are different from the responsibilities of most clinical nurses? (Select all that apply.)
A) Completing expert physical assessments and health histories
B) Coordinating site disaster planning
C) Evaluating resources and vendors for case management
D) Knowing relevant federal, state, and local regulations
E) Managing budgets
F) Performing cost-benefit analysis and outcomes monitoring
Q2) Which of the following is one of the most challenging areas for the occupational health nurse (OHN)?
A) Allocating time between direct service to employees and management tasks
B) Collaborating with other worksite professionals and retaining leadership in the arena of employee health
C) Managing ethical conflicts between responsibilities to management and responsibilities to employees
D) Maintaining competence through attending conferences and maintaining services when the nurse (sole provider) is absent
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Chapter 31: Forensic and Correctional Nursing
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Q1) The legal nurse consultant (LNC) was asked to submit an affidavit to both the prosecutor's and the defendant's office. Which of the following information needs to be included?
A) List of all literature reviewed in preparation for being paid as an expert witness
B) Notarized signature on a summary of the LNC's education and clinical experience
C) Summary of nurse's educational and experiential credentials and an analysis of the case
D) An opinion under oath as to what happened in the crime situation
Q2) A forensic nurse is responsible for conducting a thorough examination, including a history, performing a physical assessment, and collecting forensic evidence on a female client following a rape. In which of the following subspecialties of forensic nursing is this nurse practicing?
A) Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)
B) Nurse coroner
C) Legal nurse consultant
D) Forensic nurse death investigator
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Chapter 32: Faith Community Nursing
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Q1) As a health advocate, which of the following does the faith community nurse (FCN) need to know?
A) Community resources available in the community
B) Educational needs of the community
C) Recruitment strategies
D) Understanding of spirituality
Q2) On the basis of what a faith community nurse (FCN) believed was best practice, she wanted to share various methods of dealing with infertility. However, the tradition of the church was that childbirth was in the hands of God and it was inappropriate to use artificial means of becoming pregnant. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Ask to be excused from the situation if a couple wants to obtain information inconsistent with the church's teaching
B) Follow the teaching of the church and keep quiet; there are worse fates in life than infertility
C) Suggest that a client consider adoption and suggest an appropriate adoption agency
D) Tell the client all the various methods used in cases of infertility
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Chapter 33: Home Health and Hospice
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Q1) Which of the following should be included when the nurse writes a proposed treatment plan for a home health client?
A) Outline of specific client goals with measurable outcomes
B) Specific nursing interventions to treat identified client problems
C) Type of services needed and frequency of visits by each discipline
D) Typical nursing care plan information from assessment to evaluation
Q2) A client was admitted to home care and was dismayed to find the nurse discussing such uncomfortable topics as advance directives, living will, and durable power of attorney. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Don't be concerned; this is just routine."
B) "I'm sorry, but the state law says I have to ask you to fill out these forms."
C) "You get to make decisions about your care, but if, for any reason, you can't do this, these forms will tell us what you want us to do."
D) "Your physician asked us to discuss these with you."
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