NUR 206/NUR206 Exam 3 V3 | Community Nursing
Concepts Q&A with Rationale | Fortis College
1. A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey of a new neighborhood.
Which of the following observations would provide information about the neighborhood’s
social and economic conditions?
A. The number of religious institutions and their denominations.
B. The condition of the local parks and recreation facilities.
C. The availability of public transportation and the distance to the nearest hospital.
D. The types of cars parked in driveways and the presence of common areas.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Observing the types of cars and the quality of housing provides direct
evidence of the socioeconomic status of the residents. Common areas indicate social
cohesion and spaces for community interaction within the neighborhood. This method of
data collection is subjective but essential for identifying resources and potential health
barriers.
2. When implementing the START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) system during a mass
casualty incident, which color tag is assigned to a patient who is breathing but has no
palpable radial pulse?
A. Green
,B. Yellow
C. Black
D. Red
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A patient with spontaneous respirations but absent radial pulses or a
capillary refill greater than 2 seconds is categorized as ‘Immediate’ or Red. This status
indicates the patient has life-threatening injuries that require rapid intervention to survive.
The triage nurse must move quickly to assess the next victim to maximize the number of
lives saved.
3. A nurse is providing primary prevention for a group of migrant farmworkers. Which of the
following activities should the nurse include?
A. Conducting a screening for tuberculosis.
B. Treating skin rashes caused by heat and sun exposure.
C. Teaching about the proper use of personal protective equipment for pesticide
application.
D. Referring workers to a local clinic for chronic disease management.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Primary prevention focuses on preventing the initial occurrence of a disease
or injury by addressing risk factors. Educating workers on PPE use helps prevent toxic
, exposures to pesticides before they occur. In contrast, screenings are secondary
prevention, and treatments are tertiary or acute care.
4. In epidemiology, which of the following best describes the ‘prevalence rate’?
A. The number of new cases of a disease in a specific population over a period of time.
B. The ratio of the number of deaths to the total population.
C. The total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific point in time.
D. The proportion of the population that is at risk for developing a specific condition.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Prevalence captures both new and pre-existing cases of a disease, providing
a snapshot of the total disease burden in a community. This differs from incidence, which
focuses solely on new cases occurring during a defined time frame. Understanding
prevalence helps community nurses allocate resources for long-term management of
chronic conditions.
5. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in the context of school
nursing?
A. Developing a dietary plan for a student newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
B. Administering a mandated scoliosis screening for middle school students.
C. Teaching a health class about the dangers of vaping and tobacco use.
D. Collaborating with the school board to implement a ‘no-bullying’ policy.
Concepts Q&A with Rationale | Fortis College
1. A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey of a new neighborhood.
Which of the following observations would provide information about the neighborhood’s
social and economic conditions?
A. The number of religious institutions and their denominations.
B. The condition of the local parks and recreation facilities.
C. The availability of public transportation and the distance to the nearest hospital.
D. The types of cars parked in driveways and the presence of common areas.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Observing the types of cars and the quality of housing provides direct
evidence of the socioeconomic status of the residents. Common areas indicate social
cohesion and spaces for community interaction within the neighborhood. This method of
data collection is subjective but essential for identifying resources and potential health
barriers.
2. When implementing the START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) system during a mass
casualty incident, which color tag is assigned to a patient who is breathing but has no
palpable radial pulse?
A. Green
,B. Yellow
C. Black
D. Red
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A patient with spontaneous respirations but absent radial pulses or a
capillary refill greater than 2 seconds is categorized as ‘Immediate’ or Red. This status
indicates the patient has life-threatening injuries that require rapid intervention to survive.
The triage nurse must move quickly to assess the next victim to maximize the number of
lives saved.
3. A nurse is providing primary prevention for a group of migrant farmworkers. Which of the
following activities should the nurse include?
A. Conducting a screening for tuberculosis.
B. Treating skin rashes caused by heat and sun exposure.
C. Teaching about the proper use of personal protective equipment for pesticide
application.
D. Referring workers to a local clinic for chronic disease management.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Primary prevention focuses on preventing the initial occurrence of a disease
or injury by addressing risk factors. Educating workers on PPE use helps prevent toxic
, exposures to pesticides before they occur. In contrast, screenings are secondary
prevention, and treatments are tertiary or acute care.
4. In epidemiology, which of the following best describes the ‘prevalence rate’?
A. The number of new cases of a disease in a specific population over a period of time.
B. The ratio of the number of deaths to the total population.
C. The total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific point in time.
D. The proportion of the population that is at risk for developing a specific condition.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Prevalence captures both new and pre-existing cases of a disease, providing
a snapshot of the total disease burden in a community. This differs from incidence, which
focuses solely on new cases occurring during a defined time frame. Understanding
prevalence helps community nurses allocate resources for long-term management of
chronic conditions.
5. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in the context of school
nursing?
A. Developing a dietary plan for a student newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
B. Administering a mandated scoliosis screening for middle school students.
C. Teaching a health class about the dangers of vaping and tobacco use.
D. Collaborating with the school board to implement a ‘no-bullying’ policy.
