ATI RN Community Health CMS Proctored
Exam Test Bank 2026/2027 | 200 Verified Q&As
| A+ Graded Study Guide
Question 1
A community health nurse is conducting an educational session about breast
cancer screening for a group of women at a local community center. Which of
the following levels of prevention is the nurse implementing?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Quaternary prevention
, VERIFIED ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
screening to diagnose disease in its earliest stages. Breast cancer screening
(such as mammograms or teaching breast self-awareness) allows for early
intervention, which aligns with secondary prevention principles. Primary
prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs, while tertiary
prevention focuses on rehabilitation and managing established disease.
Question 2
A public health nurse is investigating a sudden outbreak of gastroenteritis in a
school district. The nurse utilizes the epidemiological triad to evaluate the
occurrence. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as the
"agent"?
A) The school cafeteria environment
B) The affected school children
C) Norovirus contaminating the food supplies
D) The local climate and sanitation systems
VERIFIED ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: In the epidemiological triad, the agent is the animate or
inanimate factor that must be present or lacking for a disease or condition to
develop (e.g., bacteria, virus, chemical). In this scenario, Norovirus is the
biological agent causing the illness. The affected children represent the host,
and the cafeteria/sanitation systems represent the environment.
, Question 3
A home health nurse is performing an initial safety assessment in the home of
an older adult client who has a history of falls. Which of the following findings
requires immediate intervention?
A) The presence of a nightlight in the hallway
B) Securely tacked down low-pile carpeting in the living room
C) An extension cord coiled neatly along the baseboard behind the television
D) Multi-plug adapters and loose throw rugs present in the main walking
pathways
VERIFIED ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: Loose throw rugs and multi-plug adapters in walking
pathways present immediate tripping hazards and electrical safety risks,
significantly increasing the client's risk for falls and injury. Safety
modifications must include removing all throw rugs and ensuring walkways
are completely clear.
Question 4
A community health nurse is calculating the incidence rate of tuberculosis (TB)
in a specific city. Which of the following data points should the nurse use as the
numerator for this calculation?
A) The total number of active TB cases currently existing in the city
B) The number of new TB cases diagnosed within the specified timeframe
C) The total population of the city at risk during that timeframe
D) The number of deaths caused by TB within the past calendar year
, VERIFIED ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: The incidence rate specifically measures the number of
new cases of a disease developing in a population during a specified period of
time. Therefore, new cases serve as the numerator. Prevalence, on the other
hand, includes both new and pre-existing cases.
Question 5
A occupational health nurse is planning primary prevention strategies to reduce
the risk of musculoskeletal injuries among workers at a manufacturing plant.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
A) Providing physical therapy sessions for workers recovering from back strains
B) Conducting ergonomic assessments and classes on proper lifting techniques
for new hires
C) Screening employees for early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome using
Phalen's test
D) Facilitating light-duty work assignments for employees returning from injury
leave
VERIFIED ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Primary prevention aims to prevent injury or illness before
it ever occurs. Educating new hires on proper body mechanics and modifying
ergonomics to prevent strain are classic examples of primary prevention.
Screenings (Option C) are secondary, and rehabilitation/light duty (Options A
and D) are tertiary prevention.
Exam Test Bank 2026/2027 | 200 Verified Q&As
| A+ Graded Study Guide
Question 1
A community health nurse is conducting an educational session about breast
cancer screening for a group of women at a local community center. Which of
the following levels of prevention is the nurse implementing?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Quaternary prevention
, VERIFIED ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
screening to diagnose disease in its earliest stages. Breast cancer screening
(such as mammograms or teaching breast self-awareness) allows for early
intervention, which aligns with secondary prevention principles. Primary
prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs, while tertiary
prevention focuses on rehabilitation and managing established disease.
Question 2
A public health nurse is investigating a sudden outbreak of gastroenteritis in a
school district. The nurse utilizes the epidemiological triad to evaluate the
occurrence. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as the
"agent"?
A) The school cafeteria environment
B) The affected school children
C) Norovirus contaminating the food supplies
D) The local climate and sanitation systems
VERIFIED ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: In the epidemiological triad, the agent is the animate or
inanimate factor that must be present or lacking for a disease or condition to
develop (e.g., bacteria, virus, chemical). In this scenario, Norovirus is the
biological agent causing the illness. The affected children represent the host,
and the cafeteria/sanitation systems represent the environment.
, Question 3
A home health nurse is performing an initial safety assessment in the home of
an older adult client who has a history of falls. Which of the following findings
requires immediate intervention?
A) The presence of a nightlight in the hallway
B) Securely tacked down low-pile carpeting in the living room
C) An extension cord coiled neatly along the baseboard behind the television
D) Multi-plug adapters and loose throw rugs present in the main walking
pathways
VERIFIED ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: Loose throw rugs and multi-plug adapters in walking
pathways present immediate tripping hazards and electrical safety risks,
significantly increasing the client's risk for falls and injury. Safety
modifications must include removing all throw rugs and ensuring walkways
are completely clear.
Question 4
A community health nurse is calculating the incidence rate of tuberculosis (TB)
in a specific city. Which of the following data points should the nurse use as the
numerator for this calculation?
A) The total number of active TB cases currently existing in the city
B) The number of new TB cases diagnosed within the specified timeframe
C) The total population of the city at risk during that timeframe
D) The number of deaths caused by TB within the past calendar year
, VERIFIED ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: The incidence rate specifically measures the number of
new cases of a disease developing in a population during a specified period of
time. Therefore, new cases serve as the numerator. Prevalence, on the other
hand, includes both new and pre-existing cases.
Question 5
A occupational health nurse is planning primary prevention strategies to reduce
the risk of musculoskeletal injuries among workers at a manufacturing plant.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
A) Providing physical therapy sessions for workers recovering from back strains
B) Conducting ergonomic assessments and classes on proper lifting techniques
for new hires
C) Screening employees for early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome using
Phalen's test
D) Facilitating light-duty work assignments for employees returning from injury
leave
VERIFIED ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Primary prevention aims to prevent injury or illness before
it ever occurs. Educating new hires on proper body mechanics and modifying
ergonomics to prevent strain are classic examples of primary prevention.
Screenings (Option C) are secondary, and rehabilitation/light duty (Options A
and D) are tertiary prevention.
