NUR206 COMMUNITY NURSING
CONCEPTS EXAM 2 (FORTIS
2024/2025 EDITION)
Question 1
Which component of the epidemiological triangle is considered the "agent" in the context of
infectious disease transmission?
A) Climate
B) Pathogenic bacteria
C) Immune status
D) Socioeconomic status
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the epidemiological triangle, the agent is the factor (e.g., bacteria, virus, or
chemical) that causes the disease. Pathogenic bacteria directly cause infection, while climate,
immune status, and socioeconomic status are environmental or host factors.
Question 2
What is the primary goal of Healthy People 2030?
A) Reduce healthcare costs
B) Improve health and well-being nationwide
C) Increase hospital admissions
D) Standardize nursing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People 2030 aims to improve health and well-being across the U.S. through
evidence-based objectives, focusing on prevention and equity, not cost reduction, hospital
admissions, or education standardization.
Question 3
Which population is considered most vulnerable in a rural community?
A) Young adults
B) Children
C) Middle-aged professionals
D) Affluent retirees
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children in rural communities face higher risks due to limited access to healthcare,
education, and resources, making them a vulnerable population.
Question 4
A community health nurse conducts a windshield survey. What is the primary purpose of this
method?
A) Collect quantitative health data
B) Observe community characteristics
C) Interview community leaders
D) Administer health screenings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A windshield survey involves observing a community’s physical, social, and
economic characteristics to assess health needs, not collecting quantitative data, interviewing, or
screening.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A) Rehabilitation for substance abuse
B) Screening for hypertension
C) Vaccination programs
D) Treatment for diabetes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, such as through
vaccinations. Rehabilitation and treatment are tertiary, and screening is secondary prevention.
Question 6
What is the best approach to address drug addiction in a community, based on current research?
A) Punishment approach
B) Harm reduction
C) Criminal justice intervention
D) Abstinence-only education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harm reduction, such as needle exchange programs, is supported by research as the
most effective approach to reduce harm from drug addiction.
Question 7
, Which term describes the pattern of a food poisoning outbreak from contaminated lettuce?
A) Propagated outbreak
B) Mixed outbreak
C) Point source outbreak
D) Intermittent outbreak
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A point source outbreak occurs when a group is exposed to a single source, like
contaminated lettuce, resulting in a rapid spike in cases.
Question 8
A nurse is planning a community education program. What is the first step?
A) Select teaching strategies
B) Identify the health issue
C) Choose a learning theory
D) Evaluate program outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the health issue is the first step in planning a community education
program to ensure it addresses specific community needs.
Question 9
Which data source best measures the "people" dimension in a community assessment?
A) Police records
B) Census data
C) Health department reports
D) Local business statistics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Census data provides demographic information about the population (e.g., age, race),
measuring the "people" dimension of a community.
Question 10
What is a key characteristic of community-based nursing?
A) Hospital-focused care
B) Collaboration with community members
C) Individualized surgical interventions
D) Tertiary care emphasis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Community-based nursing emphasizes collaboration with community members to
address health needs in their environment, not hospital or surgical care.
CONCEPTS EXAM 2 (FORTIS
2024/2025 EDITION)
Question 1
Which component of the epidemiological triangle is considered the "agent" in the context of
infectious disease transmission?
A) Climate
B) Pathogenic bacteria
C) Immune status
D) Socioeconomic status
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the epidemiological triangle, the agent is the factor (e.g., bacteria, virus, or
chemical) that causes the disease. Pathogenic bacteria directly cause infection, while climate,
immune status, and socioeconomic status are environmental or host factors.
Question 2
What is the primary goal of Healthy People 2030?
A) Reduce healthcare costs
B) Improve health and well-being nationwide
C) Increase hospital admissions
D) Standardize nursing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People 2030 aims to improve health and well-being across the U.S. through
evidence-based objectives, focusing on prevention and equity, not cost reduction, hospital
admissions, or education standardization.
Question 3
Which population is considered most vulnerable in a rural community?
A) Young adults
B) Children
C) Middle-aged professionals
D) Affluent retirees
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children in rural communities face higher risks due to limited access to healthcare,
education, and resources, making them a vulnerable population.
Question 4
A community health nurse conducts a windshield survey. What is the primary purpose of this
method?
A) Collect quantitative health data
B) Observe community characteristics
C) Interview community leaders
D) Administer health screenings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A windshield survey involves observing a community’s physical, social, and
economic characteristics to assess health needs, not collecting quantitative data, interviewing, or
screening.
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A) Rehabilitation for substance abuse
B) Screening for hypertension
C) Vaccination programs
D) Treatment for diabetes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, such as through
vaccinations. Rehabilitation and treatment are tertiary, and screening is secondary prevention.
Question 6
What is the best approach to address drug addiction in a community, based on current research?
A) Punishment approach
B) Harm reduction
C) Criminal justice intervention
D) Abstinence-only education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Harm reduction, such as needle exchange programs, is supported by research as the
most effective approach to reduce harm from drug addiction.
Question 7
, Which term describes the pattern of a food poisoning outbreak from contaminated lettuce?
A) Propagated outbreak
B) Mixed outbreak
C) Point source outbreak
D) Intermittent outbreak
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A point source outbreak occurs when a group is exposed to a single source, like
contaminated lettuce, resulting in a rapid spike in cases.
Question 8
A nurse is planning a community education program. What is the first step?
A) Select teaching strategies
B) Identify the health issue
C) Choose a learning theory
D) Evaluate program outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the health issue is the first step in planning a community education
program to ensure it addresses specific community needs.
Question 9
Which data source best measures the "people" dimension in a community assessment?
A) Police records
B) Census data
C) Health department reports
D) Local business statistics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Census data provides demographic information about the population (e.g., age, race),
measuring the "people" dimension of a community.
Question 10
What is a key characteristic of community-based nursing?
A) Hospital-focused care
B) Collaboration with community members
C) Individualized surgical interventions
D) Tertiary care emphasis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Community-based nursing emphasizes collaboration with community members to
address health needs in their environment, not hospital or surgical care.
