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Community Practice test A. Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of a community health nurse?✔✔To protect and improve the health of populations through education, prevention, and advocacy.
What is an example of primary prevention in community health?✔✔Providing immunizations to prevent disease before it occurs.
How can a community nurse reduce the risk of lead exposure in children?✔✔Educate families about avoiding lead-based paint and recommend blood lead level screening.
What is an appropriate nursing action during the recovery phase of a disaster?✔✔Support emotional recovery, assess long-term needs, and evaluate the response plan's effectiveness.
What should a nurse include when creating an emergency plan for a school? 1 / 3
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✔✔Evacuation routes, parent contact information, and assigned roles for staff.
What does a high infant mortality rate suggest about a community?✔✔It may indicate limited access to quality prenatal care or socioeconomic disparities.
How does a nurse implement secondary prevention during a tuberculosis outbreak?✔✔Conducting TB skin testing and identifying individuals with early disease.
What is a windshield survey?✔✔A community assessment method where the nurse observes conditions in a neighborhood by driving or walking through it.
What population is at increased risk for health disparities?✔✔Low-income individuals, racial minorities, and people with limited access to care.
What is the purpose of home health visits?✔✔To assess client needs, provide care in their environment, and reduce hospital readmissions.
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Why is cultural competence important in community nursing?✔✔Because it improves communication, trust, and health outcomes among diverse populations.
How can a nurse support health equity in underserved neighborhoods?✔✔By advocating for access to care and developing outreach programs based on community needs.
What should a nurse assess first when developing a community health plan?✔✔The health status, resources, and specific needs of the target population.
What is one role of the nurse in a local health department?✔✔Monitoring disease trends and reporting communicable diseases to the appropriate authorities.
What is herd immunity?✔✔Protection of a population when enough individuals are immunized to prevent disease spread.
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