Name:
____________________ Date: ____________________
1. A nurse is conducting a blood pressure screening at a local community center. Which level of
prevention is the nurse implementing? A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary
prevention D) Quaternary prevention
2. Which of the following best describes the 'incidence' of a disease in a population? A) The total number
of existing cases at a specific point in time. B) The number of deaths resulting from the disease over one year.
C) The number of new cases occurring within a specific time period. D) The proportion of the population that
has ever had the disease.
3. A community health nurse is developing an exercise program for a group of patients who have
already been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. This is an example of: A) Primary prevention B) Secondary
prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Health promotion
4. During a home health visit, the nurse identifies a throw rug in the hallway of an elderly client's home.
Which action should the nurse take first? A) Remove the rug immediately without asking. B) Document the
finding and report it to the physician. C) Discuss the fall risk associated with the rug with the client. D)
Suggest the client buy a thicker rug for better cushioning.
5. In the disaster management cycle, which phase involves the development of evacuation plans and
community warning systems before an event occurs? A) Mitigation B) Preparedness C) Response D)
Recovery
6. A nurse is working with a migrant farmworker who expresses concern about the cost of healthcare.
Which barrier to care is most common in this population? A) Lack of interest in personal health B)
Frequent mobility and lack of insurance C) Over-reliance on emergency department services D) High levels of
health literacy
7. Which epidemiological statistic is most useful for studying the 'burden' of a chronic disease like
arthritis in a community? A) Incidence rate B) Prevalence rate C) Attack rate D) Case fatality rate
8. A nurse provides immunizations to children at a local health department clinic. This activity
represents: A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Passive immunity
, 9. Which population is considered 'vulnerable' due to a lack of fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime
residence? A) Migrant workers B) Homeless individuals C) Rural residents D) Prison inmates
10. Following a major flood, a community health nurse assists residents in cleaning up debris and
monitoring for waterborne illnesses. This occurs during which phase? A) Mitigation B) Preparedness C)
Response D) Recovery
11. A nurse is assessing a home for safety. Which finding requires immediate intervention? A) A fire
extinguisher in the kitchen B) Water temperature set to 140°F (60°C) C) Grab bars installed in the shower D)
Adequate lighting in the stairwell
12. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention for lead poisoning? A) Educating
parents about the dangers of lead paint B) Screening children for blood lead levels C) Providing chelation
therapy for a child with high lead levels D) Advocating for legislation to remove lead from gasoline
13. A nurse is evaluating the 'Host' factor in the Epidemiological Triangle. Which of the following would
be included? A) The presence of a virus ) Genetic susceptibility of the individual C) The temperature of the
environment D) The social status of the community
14. Which statement by a homeless client indicates a need for further education regarding foot care? A)
"I try to keep my feet as dry as possible." B) "I check my feet for sores every night." C) "I wear the same pair
of socks for several days to keep them warm." D) "I make sure my shoes aren't too tight."
15. A community health nurse is teaching a class on smoking cessation. This is an example of: A) Primary
prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Rehabilitation
16. The nurse is participating in a 'triage' exercise following a simulated explosion. Which phase of
disaster management is being practiced? A) Mitigation B) Preparedness C) Response D) Recovery
17. When calculating the prevalence of COVID-19 in a city on July 1st, the nurse should include: A)
Only the new cases diagnosed on July 1st. B) All individuals who have ever had COVID-19 since the
pandemic began. C) All individuals currently living with the disease on July 1st. D) Only the individuals who
died from the disease on July 1st.
18. A nurse is visiting a client with a new colostomy. The nurse teaches the client how to change the
pouching system. This is: A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Health
screening
19. Which environmental factor is a primary concern for migrant farmworkers? A) Lead paint in older
housing B) Pesticide exposure C) Radon gas in basements D) Noise pollution from city traffic
____________________ Date: ____________________
1. A nurse is conducting a blood pressure screening at a local community center. Which level of
prevention is the nurse implementing? A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary
prevention D) Quaternary prevention
2. Which of the following best describes the 'incidence' of a disease in a population? A) The total number
of existing cases at a specific point in time. B) The number of deaths resulting from the disease over one year.
C) The number of new cases occurring within a specific time period. D) The proportion of the population that
has ever had the disease.
3. A community health nurse is developing an exercise program for a group of patients who have
already been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. This is an example of: A) Primary prevention B) Secondary
prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Health promotion
4. During a home health visit, the nurse identifies a throw rug in the hallway of an elderly client's home.
Which action should the nurse take first? A) Remove the rug immediately without asking. B) Document the
finding and report it to the physician. C) Discuss the fall risk associated with the rug with the client. D)
Suggest the client buy a thicker rug for better cushioning.
5. In the disaster management cycle, which phase involves the development of evacuation plans and
community warning systems before an event occurs? A) Mitigation B) Preparedness C) Response D)
Recovery
6. A nurse is working with a migrant farmworker who expresses concern about the cost of healthcare.
Which barrier to care is most common in this population? A) Lack of interest in personal health B)
Frequent mobility and lack of insurance C) Over-reliance on emergency department services D) High levels of
health literacy
7. Which epidemiological statistic is most useful for studying the 'burden' of a chronic disease like
arthritis in a community? A) Incidence rate B) Prevalence rate C) Attack rate D) Case fatality rate
8. A nurse provides immunizations to children at a local health department clinic. This activity
represents: A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Passive immunity
, 9. Which population is considered 'vulnerable' due to a lack of fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime
residence? A) Migrant workers B) Homeless individuals C) Rural residents D) Prison inmates
10. Following a major flood, a community health nurse assists residents in cleaning up debris and
monitoring for waterborne illnesses. This occurs during which phase? A) Mitigation B) Preparedness C)
Response D) Recovery
11. A nurse is assessing a home for safety. Which finding requires immediate intervention? A) A fire
extinguisher in the kitchen B) Water temperature set to 140°F (60°C) C) Grab bars installed in the shower D)
Adequate lighting in the stairwell
12. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention for lead poisoning? A) Educating
parents about the dangers of lead paint B) Screening children for blood lead levels C) Providing chelation
therapy for a child with high lead levels D) Advocating for legislation to remove lead from gasoline
13. A nurse is evaluating the 'Host' factor in the Epidemiological Triangle. Which of the following would
be included? A) The presence of a virus ) Genetic susceptibility of the individual C) The temperature of the
environment D) The social status of the community
14. Which statement by a homeless client indicates a need for further education regarding foot care? A)
"I try to keep my feet as dry as possible." B) "I check my feet for sores every night." C) "I wear the same pair
of socks for several days to keep them warm." D) "I make sure my shoes aren't too tight."
15. A community health nurse is teaching a class on smoking cessation. This is an example of: A) Primary
prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Rehabilitation
16. The nurse is participating in a 'triage' exercise following a simulated explosion. Which phase of
disaster management is being practiced? A) Mitigation B) Preparedness C) Response D) Recovery
17. When calculating the prevalence of COVID-19 in a city on July 1st, the nurse should include: A)
Only the new cases diagnosed on July 1st. B) All individuals who have ever had COVID-19 since the
pandemic began. C) All individuals currently living with the disease on July 1st. D) Only the individuals who
died from the disease on July 1st.
18. A nurse is visiting a client with a new colostomy. The nurse teaches the client how to change the
pouching system. This is: A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Health
screening
19. Which environmental factor is a primary concern for migrant farmworkers? A) Lead paint in older
housing B) Pesticide exposure C) Radon gas in basements D) Noise pollution from city traffic
