NR 442 Exam 1 Review

A community health nurse is working to improve population health in an urban area with high rates of hypertension. Which of the following interventions align with a population health approach?

• Implementing blood pressure screenings in community centers

• Offering health education programs on dietary modifications

• Providing one-on-one medication counseling for individual patients

• Advocating for policies that increase access to fresh food in underserved areas

• Referring patients to specialists for hypertension management

A rural community is experiencing a sudden increase in obesity and related health issues. Use the information provided to complete the diagram.

A nurse is conducting a windshield survey in a low-income neighborhood. Which observation is most concerning regarding community health?

• Multiple fast-food restaurants and few grocery stores

• A lack of sidewalks and parks for outdoor activities

• High traffic congestion near residential areas

• A newly opened urgent care clinic

An outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) occurs in a homeless shelter. What priority action should the community health nurse take?

• Isolate all shelter residents immediately

• Conduct TB screenings and initiate treatment for affected individuals

• Close the shelter to prevent further spread

• Administer antibiotics to all residents as a precaution

A school reports an outbreak of measles. Choose the appropriate interventions.

• Notify public health officials, ,

• Immediately close the school

• Educate parents on vaccination importance

• Ensure exposed children receive post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

• Administer antibiotics to the affected children.

A nurse is assessing factors affecting health outcomes in a low-income urban community. Classify the following factors.

A nurse is planning a community-wide flu vaccination clinic. What is the most effective strategy to increase participation?

• Offer free vaccinations at local pharmacies and schools

• Mail flyers to all community members

• Provide vaccines only to high-risk populations

• Require all community members to receive vaccination

A mother refuses routine childhood vaccinations due to misinformation. What is the nurse’s best response?

• Address her specific concerns in a nonjudgmental manner

• Emphasize her role in protecting public health

• Report her to child protective services

• Provide evidence-based education on vaccine safety

• Force vaccination without consent

During a community health assessment, a nurse finds that a neighborhood has a high incidence of asthma. What factor should the nurse investigate first?

• Air pollution and environmental toxins

• Local rates of smoking and vaping

• Availability of primary care providers

• School nurse staffing levels

Intervention: 1. Screening for high blood pressure at a community event 2. Educating about healthy eating to prevent obesity 3. Providing rehabilitation programs for stroke survivors 4. Offering free flu vaccinations to the community.

Which of the following correctly matches the interventions to their level of prevention?

• 1. Secondary 2. Primary 3. Tertiary 4. Primary

• 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Tertiary 4. Secondary

• 1. Tertiary 2. Primary 3. Secondary 4. Tertiary

• 1. Primary 2. Tertiary 3. Secondary 4. Primary