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Q1. Which of the following is the primary goal of community health nursing?
(A) Treating chronic diseases in hospitals (B) Performing surgical interventions (C) Providing personal care only (D) Promoting and preserving the health of populations Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is D . Community health nursing focuses on promoting and preserving the health of populations.
Q2. The most effective way to prevent communicable diseases in a community is:
(A) Prescribing antibiotics (B) Hospital-based care (C) Genetic screening (D) Early detection and isolation Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is D . Early detection and isolation help prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Q3. Which level of prevention includes rehabilitation after a stroke?
(A) Tertiary (B) Primary (C) Secondary (D) Quaternary Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation and reducing complications of an existing disease.
Q4. Which of the following vaccines is recommended for all adults to prevent tetanus?
(A) BCG (B) Polio (C) Hepatitis B (D) DTaP/Td Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is D . DTaP/Td vaccines are recommended for adults to prevent tetanus.
Q5. A community nurse educates mothers on exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. This is an example of:
(A) Secondary prevention (B) Primary prevention (C) Screening (D) Tertiary prevention Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
Q6. Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease surveillance system?
(A) Monitoring TB incidence (B) Rehabilitation centers (C) Health insurance data (D) Health education on nutrition Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Disease surveillance tracks the incidence and prevalence of communicable diseases in the community.
Q7. During a cholera outbreak, which is the most immediate action for a community nurse?
(A) Conduct health insurance surveys (B) Educate about mental health (C) Ensure safe water supply and sanitation (D) Administer antibiotics to all residents Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is C . Ensuring safe water and sanitation is the priority to control cholera outbreaks.
Q8. Which of the following indicators reflects community health status?
(A) Hospital budget (B) Number of hospitals (C) Infant mortality rate (D) Number of nurses Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is C . Infant mortality rate is a key indicator of community health.
Q9. Which term refers to the occurrence of disease above the expected level in a community?
(A) Epidemic (B) Endemic (C) Pandemic (D) Sporadic Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . An epidemic is when disease occurrence exceeds the expected level in a population.
Q10. A nurse screens school children for vision problems. This is an example of:
(A) Secondary prevention (B) Primary prevention (C) Tertiary prevention (D) Health promotion Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Screening for vision problems is secondary prevention, aimed at early detection.
Q11. Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?
(A) Malaria (B) Tuberculosis (C) Measles (D) Diabetes Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Malaria is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, making it vector-borne.
Q12. Which is the most cost-effective method to prevent influenza in a community?
(A) Vaccination (B) Quarantine (C) Hospital care (D) Antibiotics Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Vaccination prevents influenza effectively and is cost-efficient for communities.
Q13. Which of the following is a social determinant of health?
(A) Income (B) Age (C) Genetic mutation (D) Blood type Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Income is a major social determinant affecting access to healthcare and living conditions.
Q14. Which nursing intervention is appropriate during a disaster in the community?
(A) Conduct needs assessment (B) Focus only on injured patients (C) Ignore mental health needs (D) Provide long-term rehabilitation only Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Assessing community needs ensures interventions are appropriate and effective during disasters.
Q15. Which is the key principle of primary health care?
(A) Health promotion and disease prevention (B) Hospital-based care (C) Curative treatment (D) Specialist referrals only Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Primary health care emphasizes prevention, health promotion, and community participation.
Q16. NCLEX-style scenario: A nurse visits a community where measles cases are increasing. Which action should the nurse prioritize?
(A) Conduct vaccination campaigns (B) Administer antibiotics (C) Advise bed rest only (D) Provide physical therapy Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Vaccination campaigns prevent the spread of measles in the community.
Q17. Which population is most at risk for lead poisoning in communities?
(A) Teenagers (B) Adults (C) Children (D) Elderly Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is C . Children are most vulnerable to lead exposure due to developing organs and behaviors such as hand-to-mouth activity.
Q18. Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?
(A) Rehabilitation after myocardial infarction (B) Immunization (C) Screening for hypertension (D) Health education Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Tertiary prevention aims to reduce complications and restore function after illness.
Q19. Which of the following is an environmental health issue?
(A) Air and water pollution (B) Smoking cessation (C) Nutrition counseling (D) Mental health education Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Environmental health addresses factors like air, water, and pollution affecting population health.
Q20. A nurse is conducting a home visit. Which data is part of a community health assessment?
(A) Personal medical history (B) Sanitation, water supply, and immunization coverage (C) Hospital bed availability only (D) Individual blood pressure only Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Community health assessment includes environmental and population-level data, not just individual histories.
Q21. Which term refers to diseases present at a low, consistent level in a population?
(A) Epidemic (B) Sporadic (C) Endemic (D) Pandemic Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is C . Endemic diseases persist at a constant, low-level frequency in a population.
Q22. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
(A) Family history (B) Age (C) Hypertension (D) Gender Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is C . Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor that can be controlled through lifestyle and medications.
Q23. A nurse is planning health education for diabetes prevention. The best approach is:
(A) Focus only on medication (B) Promote lifestyle modification (C) Teach insulin injection only (D) Ignore community involvement Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise are key in diabetes prevention.
Q24. Which is the best indicator of maternal and child health?
(A) Neonatal mortality rate (B) Literacy rate (C) Hospital bed count (D) Hospital budget Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Neonatal mortality rate reflects the health of both mothers and infants.
Q25. Which is an example of primary prevention for cancer?
(A) Mammography (B) HPV vaccination (C) Chemotherapy (D) Rehabilitation Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . HPV vaccination prevents cancer and is a primary prevention measure.
Q26. A nurse performs contact tracing for tuberculosis. This is an example of:
(A) Primary prevention (B) Secondary prevention (C) Tertiary prevention (D) Health promotion Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Contact tracing detects disease early, a key aspect of secondary prevention.
Q27. Which of the following is an example of non-communicable disease surveillance?
(A) Tracking hypertension prevalence (B) Vaccination campaigns (C) Quarantine of infected patients (D) Water sanitation programs Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Monitoring hypertension prevalence helps identify trends in non-communicable diseases.
Q28. Which factor is the most important in influencing health behavior?
(A) Genetics (B) Knowledge and awareness (C) Blood type (D) Age Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Awareness and knowledge strongly influence behavior choices regarding health.
Q29. During a dengue outbreak, what is the nurse’s priority action?
(A) Promote mosquito control (B) Treat all patients with antibiotics (C) Provide rehabilitation (D) Conduct mammograms Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Vector control is key to prevent dengue transmission.
Q30. Which of the following represents tertiary prevention in stroke?
(A) Blood pressure monitoring (B) Physiotherapy after stroke (C) Stroke vaccination (D) Health education Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Rehabilitation and physiotherapy restore function after stroke, a tertiary prevention measure.
Q31. Which method is most effective to prevent HIV transmission in the community?
(A) Safe sex education (B) Quarantine (C) Herbal remedies (D) Antibiotics Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Education on safe sex practices reduces HIV transmission effectively.
Q32. Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
(A) Hypertension (B) Malaria (C) Diabetes (D) Stroke Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Malaria is transmitted from person to person via mosquitoes, making it communicable.
Q41. Which type of prevention is cancer screening?
(A) Primary (B) Secondary (C) Tertiary (D) None Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Screening detects cancer early, which is secondary prevention.
Q42. Which of the following is a key component of community diagnosis?
(A) Individual patient history (B) Assessment of community health needs (C) Prescribing medications (D) Surgical interventions Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Community diagnosis involves assessing the health needs and priorities of the population.
Q43. Which population group is most vulnerable during natural disasters?
(A) Healthy adults (B) Children and elderly (C) Middle-aged adults (D) Healthcare professionals Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Children and elderly are physically weaker and more susceptible during disasters.
Q44. Which of the following strategies is used for health promotion in schools?
(A) Vaccination campaigns (B) Nutrition and physical activity education (C) Surgical camps (D) Disease treatment only Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Schools promote health by teaching nutrition and physical activity habits.
Q45. Which of the following best describes herd immunity?
(A) Immunity of one person (B) Protection of community when most are immune (C) Individual vaccination only (D) Immunity through antibiotics Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Herd immunity occurs when most of a population is immune, protecting those who are not.
Q46. Which of the following is a major environmental health concern?
(A) Smoking cessation (B) Air pollution (C) Health education (D) Physical activity Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Air pollution is a widespread environmental factor affecting community health.
Q47. Which of the following is a core function of public health nursing?
(A) Individual patient care (B) Assessment, policy development, assurance (C) Surgery (D) Disease eradication only Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is B . Public health nursing focuses on population assessment, policy, and assurance of services.
Q48. Which of the following is an example of a behavioral risk factor?
(A) Smoking (B) Age (C) Genetics (D) Blood group Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Smoking is a behavior that increases risk for many chronic diseases.
Q49. Which of the following is a high-risk group for communicable diseases?
(A) Travelers (B) Office workers (C) Healthy adults (D) Children over 12 only Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Travelers are at higher risk due to exposure to new pathogens.
Q50. Which of the following is the most effective measure for malaria control in communities?
(A) Bed nets and mosquito control (B) Antibiotics (C) Health education only (D) Vaccination for all Show Answer ▼
Correct answer is A . Bed nets and vector control are the most effective ways to prevent malaria.
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