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Question 1 of 15

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A nurse is planning a home visit for a client with limited mobility. The client has a loose area rug near the bathroom.

Which recommendation is most important for fall prevention?

A. Keep the hallway dim at night
B. Add more small rugs for traction
C. Remove or secure the loose rug and assess other trip hazards
D. Encourage the client to walk in socks
E. Move frequently used items to high shelves

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: C. Remove or secure the loose rug and assess other trip hazards

Loose rugs are common trip hazards. Remove them or secure them and assess lighting, footwear, and access routes.

Question 2 of 15

Case excerpt

A nurse is teaching a family how to reduce mosquito breeding near their home.

Which action is most effective?

A. Add more shallow water trays
B. Empty standing water from containers and clean them regularly
C. Store old tires outdoors
D. Keep uncovered buckets filled with rainwater
E. Leave clogged gutters unchanged

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: B. Empty standing water from containers and clean them regularly

Mosquitoes can breed in standing water. Removing or regularly emptying water-holding containers reduces breeding sites.

Question 3 of 15

Case excerpt

A client asks why the health department recommends testing private well water.

Which explanation is best?

A. Clear water is always free of microorganisms
B. Testing is needed only when water has an odor
C. Well water cannot contain agricultural contaminants
D. Private wells are not routinely monitored by municipal water systems, so owners need periodic testing
E. A single test guarantees lifelong safety

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: D. Private wells are not routinely monitored by municipal water systems, so owners need periodic testing

Private well owners are generally responsible for testing because these systems are not regulated and monitored like public water supplies.

Question 4 of 15

Case excerpt

A community nurse is assessing an older adult who has stopped attending a senior center and appears withdrawn.

Which assessment should the nurse include?

A. Screen for social isolation, depression, functional changes, and unmet basic needs
B. Avoid discussing mood
C. Assume the client prefers to be alone
D. Ask neighbors to make decisions for the client
E. Focus only on blood pressure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Screen for social isolation, depression, functional changes, and unmet basic needs

Changes in social participation may reflect isolation, depression, illness, or unmet needs and warrant a broad, respectful assessment.

Question 5 of 15

Case excerpt

A nurse is organizing a disaster shelter after a hurricane. Several residents require refrigerated insulin.

Which action is most appropriate?

A. Establish a safe medication storage plan with temperature monitoring and access controls
B. Ask residents to leave insulin at home
C. Allow medications to be stored together without labels
D. Discard all insulin on arrival
E. Store all insulin in an unmonitored cooler outdoors

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Establish a safe medication storage plan with temperature monitoring and access controls

A monitored medication storage process protects temperature-sensitive medicines while preserving safe identification and access.

Question 6 of 15

Case excerpt

A nurse is teaching a community group about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.

Which recommendation is essential?

A. Use a gas oven to heat the home during power outages
B. Use charcoal grills inside during winter
C. Install working carbon monoxide alarms and never run fuel-burning engines indoors
D. Ignore alarms if no odor is present
E. Run a generator in an attached garage with the door open

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: C. Install working carbon monoxide alarms and never run fuel-burning engines indoors

Carbon monoxide is odorless. Alarms and safe outdoor placement of generators and grills are key prevention measures.

Question 7 of 15

Case excerpt

A nurse is assessing a neighborhood after a factory fire. Residents report eye irritation and difficulty breathing.

What should the nurse do?

A. Post unverified chemical identities online
B. Delay reporting until symptoms become severe
C. Recommend home remedies instead of assessment
D. Tell residents to remain outdoors near the smoke
E. Follow emergency public health instructions, move people from exposure when safe, and report symptoms to responders

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: E. Follow emergency public health instructions, move people from exposure when safe, and report symptoms to responders

Possible hazardous exposure requires following incident-command/public health guidance, reducing exposure, and prompt reporting and assessment.

Question 8 of 15

Case excerpt

A community nurse is helping a client with limited English understand a new diabetes care plan.

Which practice best supports informed decision-making?

A. Use only written technical material
B. Use a qualified medical interpreter and ask the client to explain the plan in their own words
C. Assume a nod means understanding
D. Speak louder in English
E. Ask a young child to translate medication instructions

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: B. Use a qualified medical interpreter and ask the client to explain the plan in their own words

Qualified interpretation and teach-back support accurate communication and informed participation.

Question 9 of 15

Case excerpt

Community Health Nursing Quiz: A nurse is planning a fall-prevention home visit. Which hazards should be assessed.

A nurse is planning a fall-prevention home visit. Which hazards should be assessed? (Select all that apply)

A. Absence of grab bars where needed
B. Poor lighting near stairs
C. Unsafe footwear
D. Frequently used items stored within easy reach
E. Loose rugs and cluttered walkways

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Absence of grab bars where needed; B. Poor lighting near stairs; C. Unsafe footwear; E. Loose rugs and cluttered walkways

Loose rugs, poor lighting, missing supports, and unsafe footwear increase fall risk; accessible storage is a protective measure.

Question 10 of 15

Case excerpt

Community Health Nursing Quiz: A community nurse is teaching parents about mosquito-borne disease prevention. Which actions are appropriate.

A community nurse is teaching parents about mosquito-borne disease prevention. Which actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply)

A. Wear protective clothing when exposure is high
B. Use screens on windows and doors
C. Use insect repellent according to label directions
D. Empty standing water from outdoor containers
E. Leave water-filled tires in the yard

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Wear protective clothing when exposure is high; B. Use screens on windows and doors; C. Use insect repellent according to label directions; D. Empty standing water from outdoor containers

Removing breeding sites, screens, protective clothing, and appropriate repellent reduce mosquito exposure.

Question 11 of 15

Case excerpt

Community Health Nursing Quiz: A nurse is assessing an older adult who may be socially isolated. Which findings warrant further exploration.

A nurse is assessing an older adult who may be socially isolated. Which findings warrant further exploration? (Select all that apply)

A. Difficulty obtaining groceries or attending appointments
B. Having a preferred quiet hobby while maintaining social support
C. Recent decline in self-care
D. Reports of persistent loneliness
E. Loss of regular social contact

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Difficulty obtaining groceries or attending appointments; C. Recent decline in self-care; D. Reports of persistent loneliness; E. Loss of regular social contact

Reduced social contact, unmet practical needs, loneliness, and declining self-care may indicate isolation or other unmet needs.

Question 12 of 15

Case excerpt

Community Health Nursing Quiz: A public health nurse is educating a community about carbon monoxide safety. Which messages are correct.

A public health nurse is educating a community about carbon monoxide safety. Which messages are correct? (Select all that apply)

A. Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms
B. Rely on smell to detect carbon monoxide
C. Seek fresh air and emergency help if an alarm sounds or symptoms occur
D. Do not use charcoal grills inside a home
E. Never operate a generator indoors or in an attached garage

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms; C. Seek fresh air and emergency help if an alarm sounds or symptoms occur; D. Do not use charcoal grills inside a home; E. Never operate a generator indoors or in an attached garage

Carbon monoxide is odorless. Alarms, outdoor generator use, and avoiding indoor combustion devices are essential safety measures.

Question 13 of 15

Case excerpt

Community Health Nursing Quiz: A nurse is preparing an inclusive school physical-activity program. Which features should be included.

A nurse is preparing an inclusive school physical-activity program. Which features should be included? (Select all that apply)

A. Offer a range of enjoyable movement options
B. Ensure access to water and rest breaks
C. Avoid public weight-based ranking
D. Exclude students who cannot meet a single performance standard
E. Adapt activities for students with disabilities

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Offer a range of enjoyable movement options; B. Ensure access to water and rest breaks; C. Avoid public weight-based ranking; E. Adapt activities for students with disabilities

Inclusive activity programs support participation and health without stigma or unnecessary exclusion.

Question 14 of 15

Case excerpt

Community Health Nursing Quiz: A nurse has 180 home-visit leaflets and plans to distribute them equally across 6 neighborhoods. How many leaflets should each neighborhood receive? Enter the number only.

A nurse has 180 home-visit leaflets and plans to distribute them equally across 6 neighborhoods. How many leaflets should each neighborhood receive? Enter the number only.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 30

180 leaflets ÷ 6 neighborhoods = 30 leaflets per neighborhood.

Question 15 of 15

Case excerpt

Community Health Nursing Quiz: A nurse is preparing a household for a heat wave. Place the actions in the appropriate order.

A nurse is preparing a household for a heat wave. Place the actions in the appropriate order.

A. Identify household members at increased risk
B. Review cooling options and emergency contacts
C. Arrange access to a cooling location if needed
D. Plan check-ins and hydration reminders
E. Reassess safety during the heat event

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A. Identify household members at increased risk; B. Review cooling options and emergency contacts; C. Arrange access to a cooling location if needed; D. Plan check-ins and hydration reminders; E. Reassess safety during the heat event

Risk identification guides planning, cooling access, check-ins, and reassessment as conditions change.

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