NUR 471 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025
A community health nurse is analyzing surveillance data to identify trends in
communicable diseases. What is the primary purpose of using surveillance data in
community health?
A. To ensure compliance with healthcare facility policies.
B. To monitor disease trends and guide public health interventions.
C. To prepare educational materials for community outreach programs.
D. To allocate funding for individual patient treatments.
B
For which appropriate purpose are surveillance data used?
A. to identify patients who are non-adherent to their prescribed medications.
B. to conduct formal research study
C. to permit early identification of public health emergencies.
D. to predict mortality due to comorbid conditions.
C
A community health nurse is using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology
to address health disparities. What is the primary use of GIS in community health
nursing?
A. Tracking patient appointments in a clinic setting.
B. Mapping health trends and identifying at-risk populations.
C. Providing virtual health education sessions.
D. Documenting individual patient health records.
B
,Class 5 disease reporting is used for:
a. tuberculosis
b. foodborne illnesses
c. common cold
d. HIV
C
What organization maintain surveillance of outbreak around the world?
a. WHO
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. PHI
A
Which of the following is an example of a foodborne disease caused by a parasite?
a. salmonella
b. hepatitis A
c. trichinosis roundworm
d. norovirus
C
Which of the following statements is true about foodborne intoxication?
a. It is caused by bacteria growing in the intestines after ingestion.
b. Symptoms usually appear within minutes to hours of consuming contaminated
food.
c. It is characterized by the onset of symptoms 2-5 days after consuming food.
, d. It typically causes symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and vomiting due to bacterial
invasion.
B
Which of the following bacteria is a common cause of foodborne intoxication that
produces a toxin in contaminated food?
a. Salmonella
b. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Campylobacter jejuni
C
Which of the following is a key difference between foodborne infection and foodborne
intoxication?
a. Foodborne infections involve pathogens that cause illness by producing toxins
inside the body.
b. Foodborne infections are caused by bacteria that grow in food before ingestion.
c. Foodborne infections generally have a longer incubation period compared to
foodborne intoxication.
d. Foodborne infections cause immediate symptoms after food consumption
C
Which of the following is an example of a foodborne infection?
a. Botulism
b. Norovirus
c. Staphylococcal food poisoning
d. Food poisoning due to toxin production by Clostridium perfringens
B
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025
A community health nurse is analyzing surveillance data to identify trends in
communicable diseases. What is the primary purpose of using surveillance data in
community health?
A. To ensure compliance with healthcare facility policies.
B. To monitor disease trends and guide public health interventions.
C. To prepare educational materials for community outreach programs.
D. To allocate funding for individual patient treatments.
B
For which appropriate purpose are surveillance data used?
A. to identify patients who are non-adherent to their prescribed medications.
B. to conduct formal research study
C. to permit early identification of public health emergencies.
D. to predict mortality due to comorbid conditions.
C
A community health nurse is using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology
to address health disparities. What is the primary use of GIS in community health
nursing?
A. Tracking patient appointments in a clinic setting.
B. Mapping health trends and identifying at-risk populations.
C. Providing virtual health education sessions.
D. Documenting individual patient health records.
B
,Class 5 disease reporting is used for:
a. tuberculosis
b. foodborne illnesses
c. common cold
d. HIV
C
What organization maintain surveillance of outbreak around the world?
a. WHO
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. PHI
A
Which of the following is an example of a foodborne disease caused by a parasite?
a. salmonella
b. hepatitis A
c. trichinosis roundworm
d. norovirus
C
Which of the following statements is true about foodborne intoxication?
a. It is caused by bacteria growing in the intestines after ingestion.
b. Symptoms usually appear within minutes to hours of consuming contaminated
food.
c. It is characterized by the onset of symptoms 2-5 days after consuming food.
, d. It typically causes symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and vomiting due to bacterial
invasion.
B
Which of the following bacteria is a common cause of foodborne intoxication that
produces a toxin in contaminated food?
a. Salmonella
b. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Campylobacter jejuni
C
Which of the following is a key difference between foodborne infection and foodborne
intoxication?
a. Foodborne infections involve pathogens that cause illness by producing toxins
inside the body.
b. Foodborne infections are caused by bacteria that grow in food before ingestion.
c. Foodborne infections generally have a longer incubation period compared to
foodborne intoxication.
d. Foodborne infections cause immediate symptoms after food consumption
C
Which of the following is an example of a foodborne infection?
a. Botulism
b. Norovirus
c. Staphylococcal food poisoning
d. Food poisoning due to toxin production by Clostridium perfringens
B
