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ati RN Community Health 2026 — 60 Questions with Answers & Rationales
Question 1 of 60
A community health nurse is planning a health fair for a rural population. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Identify the leading causes of death in the community
B. Reserve a venue for the health fair
C. Recruit volunteers to staff the event
D. Order educational materials for distribution
Correct Answer
A. Identify the leading causes of death in the community
Rationale
Assessment is always the first step in the nursing process. Identifying the leading
causes of death helps the nurse target the health fair toward the most pressing needs
of the community.
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Question 2 of 60
A nurse is reviewing epidemiological data for a county. The data shows a sudden increase in
cases of hepatitis A. Which type of disease pattern does this represent?
A. Endemic
B. Epidemic
C. Pandemic
D. Sporadic
Correct Answer
B. Epidemic
Rationale
An epidemic is a sudden increase in cases of a disease above what is normally
expected in a specific geographic area or population. Endemic refers to the constant
presence of a disease in a region. A pandemic is a worldwide epidemic.
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Question 3 of 60
A public health nurse is conducting a community assessment. Which of the following data
sources provides the most reliable information about mortality rates?
A. Hospital admission records
B. Vital statistics reports
C. Community surveys
D. Emergency department logs
Correct Answer
B. Vital statistics reports
Rationale
Vital statistics reports, which include birth and death certificates, are the most reliable
and standardized source of mortality data. They are collected systematically and are
required by law.
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