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ATI RN COMMUNITY HEALTH CMS PRACTICE
EXAM 2026/2027 | COMMUNITY HEALTH | 75
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | NGN-
ALIGNED | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
Q1: Community Health Nursing – Windshield Survey
A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey. Which information is the nurse
gathering?
A. Individual client health histories
B. Observations of the community's physical environment and resources
C. Hospital discharge data
D. Laboratory results
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A windshield survey is a method of observing a community by driving or walking through
it to assess the physical environment, housing, businesses, healthcare facilities, and potential health
hazards. It does not involve individual client data. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Community Health Assessment – Key Informant Interview
A community health nurse is conducting key informant interviews. Who is the best person to
interview?
A. A random selection of community members
B. Community leaders and professionals who know the community well
C. Only healthcare providers
D. Only government officials
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Key informants are people who have special knowledge or insight about the community,
such as community leaders, teachers, clergy, and long-time residents. Their perspectives help
identify community strengths and needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Epidemiology – Epidemic vs. Pandemic
A disease occurs in excess of normal expectancy in a specific region. This is called:
A. Endemic
B. Epidemic
C. Pandemic
D. Sporadic
Correct Answer: B
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Rationale: An epidemic is the occurrence of a disease in excess of normal expectancy in a specific
region. A pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across multiple countries or continents. Endemic
means constant presence in a population. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Epidemiology – Herd Immunity
What is herd immunity?
A. Immunity acquired through vaccination only
B. Resistance to the spread of an infectious disease within a population due to a sufficient
proportion being immune
C. Immunity acquired through natural infection
D. Immunity that only protects individuals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herd immunity occurs when a sufficient proportion of a population is immune to an
infectious disease, providing indirect protection to those who are not immune. It can be achieved
through vaccination or natural infection. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Communicable Disease – Incubation Period
The incubation period of a disease is:
A. The time between exposure and the onset of symptoms
B. The time between onset of symptoms and recovery
C. The time between recovery and immunity
D. The time between diagnosis and treatment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The incubation period is the time from exposure to the infectious agent to the
appearance of the first symptoms. It varies by disease and is important for contact tracing and
quarantine. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Communicable Disease – Isolation vs. Quarantine
What is the difference between isolation and quarantine?
A. Isolation separates sick people; quarantine separates exposed but not yet sick people
B. Isolation separates exposed people; quarantine separates sick people
C. They are the same
D. Isolation is for animals; quarantine is for humans
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isolation separates individuals who are sick with a contagious disease from healthy
individuals. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of individuals who were exposed to a
contagious disease but are not yet sick, to see if they become ill. [100% CORRECT]
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Q7: Immunization – Active vs. Passive Immunity
A newborn receives antibodies through breast milk. This is an example of:
A. Active immunity
B. Passive immunity
C. Herd immunity
D. Innate immunity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from one person to another,
such as from mother to infant through breast milk or placenta. It is temporary. Active immunity
occurs when the body produces its own antibodies after exposure to an antigen. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Immunization – Live Attenuated Vaccines
Which vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine?
A. Inactivated influenza vaccine
B. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
C. Hepatitis B vaccine
D. Tetanus toxoid
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MMR is a live attenuated vaccine. Live vaccines are contraindicated in
immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Inactivated vaccines include influenza
(injection), hepatitis B, and tetanus. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Tuberculosis – Latent vs. Active
A client has a positive tuberculin skin test but no symptoms and a normal chest X-ray. This indicates:
A. Active TB disease
B. Latent TB infection
C. No TB infection
D. TB exposure only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Latent TB infection (LTBI) means the person has been infected with TB bacteria but does
not have active disease, is not symptomatic, and cannot spread TB to others. Treatment for LTBI
prevents progression to active TB. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Sexually Transmitted Infections – Reportable Diseases
Which sexually transmitted infection is reportable to the health department?
ATI RN COMMUNITY HEALTH CMS PRACTICE
EXAM 2026/2027 | COMMUNITY HEALTH | 75
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | NGN-
ALIGNED | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
Q1: Community Health Nursing – Windshield Survey
A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey. Which information is the nurse
gathering?
A. Individual client health histories
B. Observations of the community's physical environment and resources
C. Hospital discharge data
D. Laboratory results
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A windshield survey is a method of observing a community by driving or walking through
it to assess the physical environment, housing, businesses, healthcare facilities, and potential health
hazards. It does not involve individual client data. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Community Health Assessment – Key Informant Interview
A community health nurse is conducting key informant interviews. Who is the best person to
interview?
A. A random selection of community members
B. Community leaders and professionals who know the community well
C. Only healthcare providers
D. Only government officials
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Key informants are people who have special knowledge or insight about the community,
such as community leaders, teachers, clergy, and long-time residents. Their perspectives help
identify community strengths and needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Epidemiology – Epidemic vs. Pandemic
A disease occurs in excess of normal expectancy in a specific region. This is called:
A. Endemic
B. Epidemic
C. Pandemic
D. Sporadic
Correct Answer: B
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Rationale: An epidemic is the occurrence of a disease in excess of normal expectancy in a specific
region. A pandemic is an epidemic that spreads across multiple countries or continents. Endemic
means constant presence in a population. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Epidemiology – Herd Immunity
What is herd immunity?
A. Immunity acquired through vaccination only
B. Resistance to the spread of an infectious disease within a population due to a sufficient
proportion being immune
C. Immunity acquired through natural infection
D. Immunity that only protects individuals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herd immunity occurs when a sufficient proportion of a population is immune to an
infectious disease, providing indirect protection to those who are not immune. It can be achieved
through vaccination or natural infection. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Communicable Disease – Incubation Period
The incubation period of a disease is:
A. The time between exposure and the onset of symptoms
B. The time between onset of symptoms and recovery
C. The time between recovery and immunity
D. The time between diagnosis and treatment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The incubation period is the time from exposure to the infectious agent to the
appearance of the first symptoms. It varies by disease and is important for contact tracing and
quarantine. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Communicable Disease – Isolation vs. Quarantine
What is the difference between isolation and quarantine?
A. Isolation separates sick people; quarantine separates exposed but not yet sick people
B. Isolation separates exposed people; quarantine separates sick people
C. They are the same
D. Isolation is for animals; quarantine is for humans
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isolation separates individuals who are sick with a contagious disease from healthy
individuals. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of individuals who were exposed to a
contagious disease but are not yet sick, to see if they become ill. [100% CORRECT]
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Q7: Immunization – Active vs. Passive Immunity
A newborn receives antibodies through breast milk. This is an example of:
A. Active immunity
B. Passive immunity
C. Herd immunity
D. Innate immunity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from one person to another,
such as from mother to infant through breast milk or placenta. It is temporary. Active immunity
occurs when the body produces its own antibodies after exposure to an antigen. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Immunization – Live Attenuated Vaccines
Which vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine?
A. Inactivated influenza vaccine
B. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
C. Hepatitis B vaccine
D. Tetanus toxoid
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MMR is a live attenuated vaccine. Live vaccines are contraindicated in
immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Inactivated vaccines include influenza
(injection), hepatitis B, and tetanus. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Tuberculosis – Latent vs. Active
A client has a positive tuberculin skin test but no symptoms and a normal chest X-ray. This indicates:
A. Active TB disease
B. Latent TB infection
C. No TB infection
D. TB exposure only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Latent TB infection (LTBI) means the person has been infected with TB bacteria but does
not have active disease, is not symptomatic, and cannot spread TB to others. Treatment for LTBI
prevents progression to active TB. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Sexually Transmitted Infections – Reportable Diseases
Which sexually transmitted infection is reportable to the health department?
