NUR 206 EXAM 2: COMMUNITY
NURSING CONCEPTS REVIEW
QUESTIONBS AND ANSWERS
1. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention program for a group of older
adults. Which of the following activities should the nurse include?
A. Providing education on the importance of annual influenza vaccinations.
B. Blood pressure screening at a local health fair.
C. Facilitating a support group for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
D. Conducting physical therapy sessions for stroke recovery.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Primary prevention focuses on preventing the occurrence of a
disease or injury. Education on vaccinations is a primary prevention strategy. Screenings
are secondary, and rehabilitation/support groups are tertiary.
2. In the epidemiological triad, which of the following is considered an ‘agent’ factor when
investigating a foodborne illness outbreak?
A. The presence of Salmonella bacteria in the potato salad.
,B. The immune status of the individuals who became ill.
C. The temperature at which the food was stored.
D. The crowded environment of the social gathering.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The agent is the animate or inanimate factor that must be
present or lacking for a disease or condition to develop. Salmonella is the biological agent.
3. A nurse is conducting a windshield survey of a new community. Which of the following
observations is a component of the ‘Physical Environment’ subsystem?
A. The presence of recreational facilities and parks.
B. The number of churches and spiritual centers.
C. The predominant ethnic groups residing in the area.
D. The types of public transportation available.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The physical environment includes the natural and built
environment, such as open spaces, parks, and housing conditions. Transportation is part of
the systems/services, and ethnicity relates to demographics.
4. Which criteria must be met for a client to receive home health services under Medicare
Part A?
A. The client must require continuous 24-hour nursing care.
, B. The client must be unable to drive but able to walk independently.
C. The client must be ‘homebound,’ meaning leaving home requires a considerable and
taxing effort.
D. The client must have a chronic illness that will never improve.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Medicare home health criteria include being under the care of a
physician, requiring skilled intermittent care, and meeting the ‘homebound’ status
definition.
5. A school nurse is treating a student with a severe bee sting allergy who was just stung.
After administering epinephrine, what is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Call the child’s parents to inform them.
B. Activate emergency medical services (EMS) by calling 911.
C. Document the incident in the student’s health record.
D. Allow the child to rest in the clinic for observation.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Epinephrine is a temporary life-saving measure. Anaphylaxis
requires immediate transport to an emergency facility for further monitoring and
treatment.
NURSING CONCEPTS REVIEW
QUESTIONBS AND ANSWERS
1. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention program for a group of older
adults. Which of the following activities should the nurse include?
A. Providing education on the importance of annual influenza vaccinations.
B. Blood pressure screening at a local health fair.
C. Facilitating a support group for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
D. Conducting physical therapy sessions for stroke recovery.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Primary prevention focuses on preventing the occurrence of a
disease or injury. Education on vaccinations is a primary prevention strategy. Screenings
are secondary, and rehabilitation/support groups are tertiary.
2. In the epidemiological triad, which of the following is considered an ‘agent’ factor when
investigating a foodborne illness outbreak?
A. The presence of Salmonella bacteria in the potato salad.
,B. The immune status of the individuals who became ill.
C. The temperature at which the food was stored.
D. The crowded environment of the social gathering.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The agent is the animate or inanimate factor that must be
present or lacking for a disease or condition to develop. Salmonella is the biological agent.
3. A nurse is conducting a windshield survey of a new community. Which of the following
observations is a component of the ‘Physical Environment’ subsystem?
A. The presence of recreational facilities and parks.
B. The number of churches and spiritual centers.
C. The predominant ethnic groups residing in the area.
D. The types of public transportation available.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The physical environment includes the natural and built
environment, such as open spaces, parks, and housing conditions. Transportation is part of
the systems/services, and ethnicity relates to demographics.
4. Which criteria must be met for a client to receive home health services under Medicare
Part A?
A. The client must require continuous 24-hour nursing care.
, B. The client must be unable to drive but able to walk independently.
C. The client must be ‘homebound,’ meaning leaving home requires a considerable and
taxing effort.
D. The client must have a chronic illness that will never improve.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Medicare home health criteria include being under the care of a
physician, requiring skilled intermittent care, and meeting the ‘homebound’ status
definition.
5. A school nurse is treating a student with a severe bee sting allergy who was just stung.
After administering epinephrine, what is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Call the child’s parents to inform them.
B. Activate emergency medical services (EMS) by calling 911.
C. Document the incident in the student’s health record.
D. Allow the child to rest in the clinic for observation.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Epinephrine is a temporary life-saving measure. Anaphylaxis
requires immediate transport to an emergency facility for further monitoring and
treatment.
