ATI RN COMMUNITY HEALTH
PROCTORED EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. A community health nurse is planning an influenza vaccination clinic. Which
population should receive the highest priority for vaccination?
A. Adults 65 years of age and older
B. Healthy adults ages 20 to 30 years
C. Adolescents participating in sports
D. College students living off campus
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Adults 65 years of age and older
RATIONALE: Older adults are at increased risk for severe complications from influenza and are
a priority population for vaccination.
2. A nurse is conducting a home visit for an older adult who has frequent falls.
Which action is the priority?
A. Assess the home for environmental safety hazards.
B. Review the client's favorite hobbies.
C. Discuss family vacation plans.
D. Encourage the client to purchase new furniture.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Assess the home for environmental safety hazards.
RATIONALE: Identifying and reducing fall hazards is the priority to prevent injury.
3. Which action is an example of primary prevention?
A. Administering childhood immunizations
B. Performing a mammogram
,C. Providing rehabilitation after a stroke
D. Teaching a client how to use a walker after surgery
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Administering childhood immunizations
RATIONALE: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
4. A community health nurse is investigating a suspected outbreak of foodborne
illness. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Notify the local public health department.
B. Recommend over-the-counter medications.
C. Close all local restaurants immediately.
D. Advise clients to avoid eating outside the home permanently.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Notify the local public health department.
RATIONALE: Prompt reporting helps initiate outbreak investigation and control measures.
5. Which client should the community health nurse assess first during a disaster
response?
A. A client with severe respiratory distress
B. A client with a minor ankle sprain
C. A client requesting food and water
D. A client with a superficial abrasion
CORRECT ANSWER: A — A client with severe respiratory distress
RATIONALE: Disaster triage prioritizes clients with life-threatening but treatable conditions.
6. Which activity is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Blood pressure screening for hypertension
B. Smoking cessation education
C. Childhood vaccination program
D. Physical therapy following hip surgery
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Blood pressure screening for hypertension
, RATIONALE: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment.
7. A nurse is teaching parents about car seat safety. Which statement by a parent
indicates understanding?
A. "My child should ride in the back seat."
B. "The front seat is safest for young children."
C. "Seat belts are enough for infants."
D. "Rear-facing seats are unnecessary after birth."
CORRECT ANSWER: A — "My child should ride in the back seat."
RATIONALE: Children should ride in the back seat using age- and size-appropriate restraints.
8. Which intervention is considered tertiary prevention?
A. Cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction
B. Administering influenza vaccines
C. Screening for colorectal cancer
D. Teaching hand hygiene to schoolchildren
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction
RATIONALE: Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing disability and restoring function after
disease or injury.
9. A community health nurse is teaching clients about hypertension prevention.
Which recommendation is appropriate?
A. Reduce dietary sodium intake.
B. Increase consumption of processed foods.
C. Eliminate all physical activity.
D. Avoid fruits and vegetables.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Reduce dietary sodium intake.
RATIONALE: Lower sodium intake helps reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
PROCTORED EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. A community health nurse is planning an influenza vaccination clinic. Which
population should receive the highest priority for vaccination?
A. Adults 65 years of age and older
B. Healthy adults ages 20 to 30 years
C. Adolescents participating in sports
D. College students living off campus
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Adults 65 years of age and older
RATIONALE: Older adults are at increased risk for severe complications from influenza and are
a priority population for vaccination.
2. A nurse is conducting a home visit for an older adult who has frequent falls.
Which action is the priority?
A. Assess the home for environmental safety hazards.
B. Review the client's favorite hobbies.
C. Discuss family vacation plans.
D. Encourage the client to purchase new furniture.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Assess the home for environmental safety hazards.
RATIONALE: Identifying and reducing fall hazards is the priority to prevent injury.
3. Which action is an example of primary prevention?
A. Administering childhood immunizations
B. Performing a mammogram
,C. Providing rehabilitation after a stroke
D. Teaching a client how to use a walker after surgery
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Administering childhood immunizations
RATIONALE: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
4. A community health nurse is investigating a suspected outbreak of foodborne
illness. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Notify the local public health department.
B. Recommend over-the-counter medications.
C. Close all local restaurants immediately.
D. Advise clients to avoid eating outside the home permanently.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Notify the local public health department.
RATIONALE: Prompt reporting helps initiate outbreak investigation and control measures.
5. Which client should the community health nurse assess first during a disaster
response?
A. A client with severe respiratory distress
B. A client with a minor ankle sprain
C. A client requesting food and water
D. A client with a superficial abrasion
CORRECT ANSWER: A — A client with severe respiratory distress
RATIONALE: Disaster triage prioritizes clients with life-threatening but treatable conditions.
6. Which activity is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Blood pressure screening for hypertension
B. Smoking cessation education
C. Childhood vaccination program
D. Physical therapy following hip surgery
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Blood pressure screening for hypertension
, RATIONALE: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment.
7. A nurse is teaching parents about car seat safety. Which statement by a parent
indicates understanding?
A. "My child should ride in the back seat."
B. "The front seat is safest for young children."
C. "Seat belts are enough for infants."
D. "Rear-facing seats are unnecessary after birth."
CORRECT ANSWER: A — "My child should ride in the back seat."
RATIONALE: Children should ride in the back seat using age- and size-appropriate restraints.
8. Which intervention is considered tertiary prevention?
A. Cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction
B. Administering influenza vaccines
C. Screening for colorectal cancer
D. Teaching hand hygiene to schoolchildren
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction
RATIONALE: Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing disability and restoring function after
disease or injury.
9. A community health nurse is teaching clients about hypertension prevention.
Which recommendation is appropriate?
A. Reduce dietary sodium intake.
B. Increase consumption of processed foods.
C. Eliminate all physical activity.
D. Avoid fruits and vegetables.
CORRECT ANSWER: A — Reduce dietary sodium intake.
RATIONALE: Lower sodium intake helps reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
