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RN COMMUNITY HEALTH FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALE/A+ GRADE
1- A nurse manager at a community agency is developing an
orientation program for newly hired nurses. When discussing the
differences between community-based and community-oriented
nursing, the nurse should include which of the following as
examples of community-based nursing? (Select all that apply.)
A. A home health nurse performing wound care for a client who
is immobile.
B. An occupational health nurse providing classes on body
mechanics at a local industrial plant.
C. A school nurse teaching a student who has asthma about
medications.
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D. A parish nurse teaching a class on low-sodium cooking
techniques.
E. A mental health nurse discussing stress management techniques
with a support group. .....ANSWER.....A. A home health nurse
performing wound care for a client who is immobile.
C. A school nurse teaching a student who has asthma about
medications.
2-A nurse is advocating for local leaders to place a newly
approved community health clinic in an area of the city that has
fewer resources than other areas. The nurse is advocating for the
leaders to uphold which of the following ethical principles?
A. Distributive justice.
B. Fidelity.
C. Respect for autonomy.
D. Veracity. .....ANSWER.....A. Distributive justice.
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3-A public health nurse is reviewing the outcomes of an exercise
program at various locations. Which of the following aspects of
care does this finding evaluate?
A. timeliness
B. client-centered care
C. equity
D. safety. .....ANSWER.....C. equity.
4- A public health nurse is planning several initiatives for a city.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as
part of public health assurance?
A. meeting with city officials to propose changes to health laws
B. partnering with a laboratory company to provide free HIV
screenings for the public
C. reviewing data for incidence of influenza over a 25-year
span
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D. providing medical facilities with information accidental injury
rates. .....ANSWER.....B. partnering with a laboratory company to
provide free HIV screenings for the public.
5- A community health nurse is implementing health programs
with several populations in the local area. In which of the
following situations is the nurse using primary prevention?
A. performing a home safety check at the client's home
B. teaching healthy nutrition to clients who have hypertension
C. providing influenza immunizations to employees at a local
preschool
D. implementing a program to notify individuals exposed to a
communicable disease. .....ANSWER.....C. providing influenza
immunizations to employees at a local preschool.
6-A nurse is preparing an educational program on cultural
perspectives in nursing. The nurse should include which of the
RN COMMUNITY HEALTH FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALE/A+ GRADE
1- A nurse manager at a community agency is developing an
orientation program for newly hired nurses. When discussing the
differences between community-based and community-oriented
nursing, the nurse should include which of the following as
examples of community-based nursing? (Select all that apply.)
A. A home health nurse performing wound care for a client who
is immobile.
B. An occupational health nurse providing classes on body
mechanics at a local industrial plant.
C. A school nurse teaching a student who has asthma about
medications.
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D. A parish nurse teaching a class on low-sodium cooking
techniques.
E. A mental health nurse discussing stress management techniques
with a support group. .....ANSWER.....A. A home health nurse
performing wound care for a client who is immobile.
C. A school nurse teaching a student who has asthma about
medications.
2-A nurse is advocating for local leaders to place a newly
approved community health clinic in an area of the city that has
fewer resources than other areas. The nurse is advocating for the
leaders to uphold which of the following ethical principles?
A. Distributive justice.
B. Fidelity.
C. Respect for autonomy.
D. Veracity. .....ANSWER.....A. Distributive justice.
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3-A public health nurse is reviewing the outcomes of an exercise
program at various locations. Which of the following aspects of
care does this finding evaluate?
A. timeliness
B. client-centered care
C. equity
D. safety. .....ANSWER.....C. equity.
4- A public health nurse is planning several initiatives for a city.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as
part of public health assurance?
A. meeting with city officials to propose changes to health laws
B. partnering with a laboratory company to provide free HIV
screenings for the public
C. reviewing data for incidence of influenza over a 25-year
span
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D. providing medical facilities with information accidental injury
rates. .....ANSWER.....B. partnering with a laboratory company to
provide free HIV screenings for the public.
5- A community health nurse is implementing health programs
with several populations in the local area. In which of the
following situations is the nurse using primary prevention?
A. performing a home safety check at the client's home
B. teaching healthy nutrition to clients who have hypertension
C. providing influenza immunizations to employees at a local
preschool
D. implementing a program to notify individuals exposed to a
communicable disease. .....ANSWER.....C. providing influenza
immunizations to employees at a local preschool.
6-A nurse is preparing an educational program on cultural
perspectives in nursing. The nurse should include which of the
