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Community/Public Health Nursing-
Final and HESI Prep: Practice
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A community nurse is planning a vaccination campaign. Which strategy is most effective for increasing participation?
- Sending generic letters to all residents
- Posting vaccine schedules online only
- Relying on word-of-mouth
✔✔B. Hosting community-based informational sessions
A nurse is teaching a group about preventing waterborne diseases. Which action should be emphasized?✔✔A. Boiling water before drinking
- Drinking only bottled water with no label
- Swimming in community pools daily
- Avoiding handwashing before meals
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A public health nurse notices a sudden increase in influenza cases in a neighborhood. What is the nurse’s first action?✔✔A. Notify the local health department
- Begin vaccination for all residents immediately
- Close all schools in the area
- Publish an article in the newspaper
A nurse is conducting a health fair. Which measurement is considered a primary prevention activity?
- Blood pressure screening
- Administering medications for diabetes
- Wound care teaching for chronic ulcers
✔✔B. Smoking cessation education
A community nurse is assessing a local population for risk factors. Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
- Genetic predisposition
- Blood glucose levels 2 / 4
✔✔B. Income level
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- Body mass index
A nurse is teaching new parents about immunizations. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
- “Vaccines are optional for healthy children.”
- “I only need to vaccinate if traveling abroad.”
- “Vaccines are only for school-aged children.”
✔✔B. “Vaccines protect my child and the community.”
A public health nurse is designing an intervention to reduce teen smoking. Which method is considered most effective?
- Threatening students with fines
- Providing online anti-smoking flyers
- Posting warning signs at local shops
✔✔C. Implementing school-based peer education programs
A nurse is planning a home visit for an elderly client. Which assessment is most important for community health planning?
- Blood pressure reading 3 / 4
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✔✔B. Safety hazards in the home
- Client’s favorite hobbies
- Preferred television programs
A nurse is assessing a community after a natural disaster. Which is the priority intervention?
- Providing nutrition counseling
- Offering vaccination education
- Planning recreational activities
✔✔B. Ensuring access to clean water and shelter
A nurse is teaching about vector-borne disease prevention. Which statement shows understanding?
- “I will wear shorts and short sleeves outside.”
- “I will only use repellents indoors.”
- “Mosquito bites cannot be prevented.”
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✔✔C. “I will use insect repellent and wear long clothing outdoors.”