NUR 206/NUR206 Exam 2 V2 | Community Nursing
Concepts Q&A with Rationale | Fortis College
1. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention strategy to reduce the
incidence of obesity in a local elementary school. Which intervention should the nurse
include?
A. Measuring the Body Mass Index (BMI) of all students in the school.
B. Developing exercise plans for students with a BMI over the 95th percentile.
C. Providing nutrition education sessions for parents and students.
D. Referring students with obesity to a local pediatric nutritionist.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease through health
promotion and specific protection. Nutrition education is a form of health promotion that
targets the entire population before a condition develops. Screening methods like BMI
measurements are considered secondary prevention.
2. When conducting a windshield survey, which of the following observations would provide
the nurse with data regarding the ‘social systems’ of the community?
A. The location and types of churches and social service agencies.
B. The presence of recreational facilities and parks.
C. The availability of public transportation and road conditions.
,D. The age and condition of the housing units in the neighborhood.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Social systems encompass the organizations and institutions that provide
support and structure to a community. Observing churches, schools, and social service
agencies provides insight into these support networks. Housing conditions and
transportation are categorized under physical environment and infrastructure.
3. An occupational health nurse is reviewing the ‘I PREPARE’ mnemonic for environmental
health assessments. What does the ‘E’ in the mnemonic represent?
A. Environmental factors in the home.
B. Emergency preparedness protocols.
C. Epidemiological data for the region.
D. Evaluations of past medical history.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The ‘I PREPARE’ mnemonic stands for Investigate, Present work, Residence,
Environmental concerns, Past work, Activities, Referrals/Resources, and Educate. The ‘E’
specifically refers to Environmental concerns or factors within the home or workplace. This
tool helps nurses systematically assess environmental exposure risks.
, 4. A nurse is calculating the prevalence of a specific disease in a town with a population of
10,000. There are 500 existing cases and 50 new cases diagnosed this year. What is the
prevalence rate per 1,000 people?
A. 5 per 1,000
B. 50 per 1,000
C. 55 per 1,000
D. 60 per 1,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Prevalence includes all cases (existing and new) present in a population at a
specific time. In this case, 500 + 50 = 550 total cases. Dividing 550 by 10,000 and
multiplying by 1,000 results in 55 per 1,000 people.
5. During a disaster response, a nurse uses the START triage system. A victim is unable to
follow simple commands and has a respiratory rate of 35 breaths per minute. Which color tag
should the nurse assign?
A. Green (Minor)
B. Red (Immediate)
C. Yellow (Delayed)
D. Black (Deceased)
Correct Answer: B
Concepts Q&A with Rationale | Fortis College
1. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention strategy to reduce the
incidence of obesity in a local elementary school. Which intervention should the nurse
include?
A. Measuring the Body Mass Index (BMI) of all students in the school.
B. Developing exercise plans for students with a BMI over the 95th percentile.
C. Providing nutrition education sessions for parents and students.
D. Referring students with obesity to a local pediatric nutritionist.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease through health
promotion and specific protection. Nutrition education is a form of health promotion that
targets the entire population before a condition develops. Screening methods like BMI
measurements are considered secondary prevention.
2. When conducting a windshield survey, which of the following observations would provide
the nurse with data regarding the ‘social systems’ of the community?
A. The location and types of churches and social service agencies.
B. The presence of recreational facilities and parks.
C. The availability of public transportation and road conditions.
,D. The age and condition of the housing units in the neighborhood.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Social systems encompass the organizations and institutions that provide
support and structure to a community. Observing churches, schools, and social service
agencies provides insight into these support networks. Housing conditions and
transportation are categorized under physical environment and infrastructure.
3. An occupational health nurse is reviewing the ‘I PREPARE’ mnemonic for environmental
health assessments. What does the ‘E’ in the mnemonic represent?
A. Environmental factors in the home.
B. Emergency preparedness protocols.
C. Epidemiological data for the region.
D. Evaluations of past medical history.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The ‘I PREPARE’ mnemonic stands for Investigate, Present work, Residence,
Environmental concerns, Past work, Activities, Referrals/Resources, and Educate. The ‘E’
specifically refers to Environmental concerns or factors within the home or workplace. This
tool helps nurses systematically assess environmental exposure risks.
, 4. A nurse is calculating the prevalence of a specific disease in a town with a population of
10,000. There are 500 existing cases and 50 new cases diagnosed this year. What is the
prevalence rate per 1,000 people?
A. 5 per 1,000
B. 50 per 1,000
C. 55 per 1,000
D. 60 per 1,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Prevalence includes all cases (existing and new) present in a population at a
specific time. In this case, 500 + 50 = 550 total cases. Dividing 550 by 10,000 and
multiplying by 1,000 results in 55 per 1,000 people.
5. During a disaster response, a nurse uses the START triage system. A victim is unable to
follow simple commands and has a respiratory rate of 35 breaths per minute. Which color tag
should the nurse assign?
A. Green (Minor)
B. Red (Immediate)
C. Yellow (Delayed)
D. Black (Deceased)
Correct Answer: B
