EXAM 4 2026 POPULATION HEALTH PRACTICE
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◉ A community health nurse is conducting a vision screening at a
health fair for an older client who has age related macular
degeneration. Which of the following statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client is adapting to changes?
- "I have a prescription bottle magnifier to help me read my pill
bottle labels."
- "I canceled all of my magazine subscriptions since I can't read
them."
- "I purchased green towels to use in my bathroom."
- "I have learned that I cannot go outside when the sun is bright."
Answer: "I have a prescription bottle magnifier to help me read my
pill bottle labels."
,◉ A public health nurse is developing a presentation for a local day
care providers about infectious childhood diseases. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
- "Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through contact with
respiratory secretions from an infected person."
- "Rotavirus infections in children peak during the summer months."
- Children who have fifth disease will exhibit bloody diarrhea."
- Antiviral medications shorten the duration of a shigella infection."
Answer: "Respiratory syncytial virus is spread through contact with
respiratory secretions from an infected person."
◉ A community health nurse identifies an increase in the occurrence
of osteoporosis-related fractures in female clients who are
experiencing menopause. Which of the following primary
prevention strategies should the nurse implement?
- Advise the clients to avoid live-virus vaccines
- Encourage the clients to participate in weight bearing activities
, - Educate the clients about the importance of avoiding sun exposure
- Instruct at-risk clients to increase their intake of foods high in
vitamin E
Answer: Encourage the clients to participate in weight bearing
activities
◉ A community health nurse is working with a group of clients in a
rural community who are unable to afford health insurance. Which
of the following actions is the best for the nurse to make to advocate
for these clients?
- Encourage the clients to form various exercise groups based on
community interst
- Perform weekly blood pressure screenings at the community
center
- Work with local health care practitioners to establish a free clinic
- Provide for guaiac stool tests for clients who have a family history
of colon cancer.
Answer: Work with local health care practitioners to establish a free
clinic