A nurse who is new to the area wants to get a feel for the community she will be
working with. Which of the following would be the best way for the nurse to start
learning about the community?
a. Driving around the neighborhood
b. Going door to door asking people about the community
c. Searching online to obtain population statistics
d. Talking to the police captain at the local police department
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, ANS: A
Community nurses assess communities by observation, interview, and
measurement. Driving around and observing the community uses ones
senses to obtain information about the community, its health problems, and
its strengths. This type of assessment (driving around and observing) gives
the nurse an idea of how the community functions.
During which week would pregnancy begin to pose health concerns for the fetus?
a. 36 weeks
b. 38 weeks
c. 40 weeks
d. 42 weeks
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ANS: D
When pregnancy continues beyond 42 weeks, or 2 weeks beyond the
calculated due date, placental function decreases even more, posing
concerns about the well-being of the fetus.
A nurse is planning to write a grant for a health promotion project in the community.
Which of considerations should the nurse make when determining the appropriate
population for this project?
a. The fastest growing population is children under the age of 12.
b. The fastest growing population is young Black American adults.
c. The fastest growing population is White middle-age adults.
d. The fastest growing population is non-White older adults age 65 and older.
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, ANS: D
Adults age 85 and older are the fastest growing population in the United
States, and the percentage of White Americans greater than age of 65 is
decreasing compared with other ethnic groups.
A nurse is employed by a local health department. Which of the following would be
one of her primary responsibilities?
a. Providing appropriate treatment for the flu to an elderly man
b. Providing education to the community about prevention of the flu
c. Ensuring that the family members of the man with the flu get tested for the flu
d. Ensuring that the family members of the man with the flu receive the flu vaccine
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ANS: B
The role of the community health nurse is to promote the health of the
population. It is not limited to any particular individual or group of
individuals. It is important that the nurse view the community structure as a
population and consider existing health services. Therefore, the primary
responsibility of this nurse is to the community she serves by providing
education about flu prevention.
The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for
college students. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
program?
a. Living in the dorm increases ones risk of developing meningococcal disease.
b. The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.
c. There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks.
d. A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed.
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, ANS: A
Although most outbreaks of meningococcal disease are sporadic, young
adults living in dormitories or crowded conditions may be more
susceptible than young adults not living in close settings. Meningococcal
disease has a high mortality rate. It is caused by a bacterium, not a virus,
and antibiotics to treat the disease are readily available. A preventive
vaccine is available.
Parents recently discovered that their teenage daughter has been consuming alcohol
on a regular basis. They ask the nurse for advice on how to best help their daughter.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give to the parents?
a. Talk to their daughter at length regarding the dangers associated with drinking.
b. Tell their daughter she will not be allowed to use her cell phone if this continues.
c. Enroll their daughter in a peer support group focused on teenage drinking.
d. Provide their daughter with literature regarding the dangers of drinking.
Give this one a try later!
ANS: C
Teens do not always consider health risks associated with their risky
behaviors. Additionally, peer influence is primary and parental input is often
rejected. In this case, the teenager may risk losing her cell phone and
privileges by continuing with her risky behavior, but because peer
influence is primary, the parents should enroll her in a peer support group
focused on teenage drinking.
The nurse recommended to a 50-year-old woman that she schedule a routine
mammogram. Which of the following would be the most important factor in this
womans decision to schedule this exam?
a. Race
b. Ethnicity
c. Cultural values
d. Value orientation
working with. Which of the following would be the best way for the nurse to start
learning about the community?
a. Driving around the neighborhood
b. Going door to door asking people about the community
c. Searching online to obtain population statistics
d. Talking to the police captain at the local police department
Give this one a try later!
, ANS: A
Community nurses assess communities by observation, interview, and
measurement. Driving around and observing the community uses ones
senses to obtain information about the community, its health problems, and
its strengths. This type of assessment (driving around and observing) gives
the nurse an idea of how the community functions.
During which week would pregnancy begin to pose health concerns for the fetus?
a. 36 weeks
b. 38 weeks
c. 40 weeks
d. 42 weeks
Give this one a try later!
ANS: D
When pregnancy continues beyond 42 weeks, or 2 weeks beyond the
calculated due date, placental function decreases even more, posing
concerns about the well-being of the fetus.
A nurse is planning to write a grant for a health promotion project in the community.
Which of considerations should the nurse make when determining the appropriate
population for this project?
a. The fastest growing population is children under the age of 12.
b. The fastest growing population is young Black American adults.
c. The fastest growing population is White middle-age adults.
d. The fastest growing population is non-White older adults age 65 and older.
Give this one a try later!
, ANS: D
Adults age 85 and older are the fastest growing population in the United
States, and the percentage of White Americans greater than age of 65 is
decreasing compared with other ethnic groups.
A nurse is employed by a local health department. Which of the following would be
one of her primary responsibilities?
a. Providing appropriate treatment for the flu to an elderly man
b. Providing education to the community about prevention of the flu
c. Ensuring that the family members of the man with the flu get tested for the flu
d. Ensuring that the family members of the man with the flu receive the flu vaccine
Give this one a try later!
ANS: B
The role of the community health nurse is to promote the health of the
population. It is not limited to any particular individual or group of
individuals. It is important that the nurse view the community structure as a
population and consider existing health services. Therefore, the primary
responsibility of this nurse is to the community she serves by providing
education about flu prevention.
The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for
college students. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
program?
a. Living in the dorm increases ones risk of developing meningococcal disease.
b. The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.
c. There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks.
d. A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed.
Give this one a try later!
, ANS: A
Although most outbreaks of meningococcal disease are sporadic, young
adults living in dormitories or crowded conditions may be more
susceptible than young adults not living in close settings. Meningococcal
disease has a high mortality rate. It is caused by a bacterium, not a virus,
and antibiotics to treat the disease are readily available. A preventive
vaccine is available.
Parents recently discovered that their teenage daughter has been consuming alcohol
on a regular basis. They ask the nurse for advice on how to best help their daughter.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give to the parents?
a. Talk to their daughter at length regarding the dangers associated with drinking.
b. Tell their daughter she will not be allowed to use her cell phone if this continues.
c. Enroll their daughter in a peer support group focused on teenage drinking.
d. Provide their daughter with literature regarding the dangers of drinking.
Give this one a try later!
ANS: C
Teens do not always consider health risks associated with their risky
behaviors. Additionally, peer influence is primary and parental input is often
rejected. In this case, the teenager may risk losing her cell phone and
privileges by continuing with her risky behavior, but because peer
influence is primary, the parents should enroll her in a peer support group
focused on teenage drinking.
The nurse recommended to a 50-year-old woman that she schedule a routine
mammogram. Which of the following would be the most important factor in this
womans decision to schedule this exam?
a. Race
b. Ethnicity
c. Cultural values
d. Value orientation
