ATI RN COMMUNITY HEALTH EXAM NEWEST
EVALUATED PRACTICE EXAM 100 QUESTIONS
2026-2027|ORIGINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
|DETAILED RATIONALES |HINTED COMPLETE
EXAM PREP GRADED A+*INSTANT
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1. A community health nurse is assessing a community for health risks.
Which finding should the nurse identify as a primary prevention
concern?
A. A client with hypertension who needs medication
B. A client receiving rehabilitation after a stroke
C. A community with low immunization rates
D. A client with diabetes who needs glucose monitoring
Answer: C. A community with low immunization rates
Rationale: Primary prevention prevents disease before it occurs.
Increasing immunization coverage reduces the risk of vaccine-
preventable diseases.
2. Which intervention is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Administering an influenza vaccine
B. Providing smoking-prevention education
C. Screening adults for hypertension
D. Providing physical therapy after a stroke
Answer: C. Screening adults for hypertension
,Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
treatment of disease through screening and prompt intervention.
3. Which intervention represents tertiary prevention?
A. Childhood immunization
B. Blood pressure screening
C. Rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury
D. Teaching adolescents about nutrition
Answer: C. Rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury
Rationale: Tertiary prevention limits disability and promotes optimal
functioning after disease or injury has occurred.
4. A community health nurse is planning a health-promotion program.
Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Develop educational materials
B. Identify community health needs
C. Schedule community classes
D. Select a location for the program
Answer: B. Identify community health needs
Rationale: Community assessment is the first step in planning because
interventions should be based on identified population needs.
5. Which activity is within the role of a community health nurse?
A. Performing surgery in a community clinic
B. Prescribing all medications independently
,C. Conducting disease surveillance
D. Determining hospital reimbursement rates
Answer: C. Conducting disease surveillance
Rationale: Community health nurses monitor disease patterns,
identify outbreaks, promote prevention, and coordinate population-
based care.
6. A nurse is teaching a group about hand hygiene. Which statement
indicates understanding?
A. “I only need to wash my hands when they look dirty.”
B. “Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used when hands are not
visibly soiled.”
C. “Gloves eliminate the need for hand hygiene.”
D. “Handwashing is unnecessary after removing gloves.”
Answer: B. “Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used when hands are
not visibly soiled.”
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rub is appropriate for routine hand
hygiene when hands are not visibly contaminated.
7. Which client should a community health nurse prioritize during a
home visit?
A. A client requesting dietary information
B. A client with stable arthritis
C. A client experiencing acute respiratory distress
D. A client requesting assistance with transportation
Answer: C. A client experiencing acute respiratory distress
, Rationale: Acute respiratory distress is potentially life-threatening and
requires immediate assessment and intervention.
8. A nurse is performing a windshield survey. Which information should
the nurse collect?
A. Individual laboratory results
B. Community housing and environmental conditions
C. Individual medication histories
D. Hospital billing information
Answer: B. Community housing and environmental conditions
Rationale: A windshield survey involves observing the physical,
environmental, social, and economic characteristics of a community.
9. Which population is considered vulnerable?
A. Adults with stable employment
B. Individuals with adequate housing
C. Individuals experiencing homelessness
D. Adults with private health insurance
Answer: C. Individuals experiencing homelessness
Rationale: Homeless individuals have increased barriers to health
care, housing, nutrition, safety, and preventive services.
10. A nurse is teaching about disaster preparedness. Which item is
most important for clients to include in an emergency kit?
EVALUATED PRACTICE EXAM 100 QUESTIONS
2026-2027|ORIGINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
|DETAILED RATIONALES |HINTED COMPLETE
EXAM PREP GRADED A+*INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF*
1. A community health nurse is assessing a community for health risks.
Which finding should the nurse identify as a primary prevention
concern?
A. A client with hypertension who needs medication
B. A client receiving rehabilitation after a stroke
C. A community with low immunization rates
D. A client with diabetes who needs glucose monitoring
Answer: C. A community with low immunization rates
Rationale: Primary prevention prevents disease before it occurs.
Increasing immunization coverage reduces the risk of vaccine-
preventable diseases.
2. Which intervention is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Administering an influenza vaccine
B. Providing smoking-prevention education
C. Screening adults for hypertension
D. Providing physical therapy after a stroke
Answer: C. Screening adults for hypertension
,Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
treatment of disease through screening and prompt intervention.
3. Which intervention represents tertiary prevention?
A. Childhood immunization
B. Blood pressure screening
C. Rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury
D. Teaching adolescents about nutrition
Answer: C. Rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury
Rationale: Tertiary prevention limits disability and promotes optimal
functioning after disease or injury has occurred.
4. A community health nurse is planning a health-promotion program.
Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Develop educational materials
B. Identify community health needs
C. Schedule community classes
D. Select a location for the program
Answer: B. Identify community health needs
Rationale: Community assessment is the first step in planning because
interventions should be based on identified population needs.
5. Which activity is within the role of a community health nurse?
A. Performing surgery in a community clinic
B. Prescribing all medications independently
,C. Conducting disease surveillance
D. Determining hospital reimbursement rates
Answer: C. Conducting disease surveillance
Rationale: Community health nurses monitor disease patterns,
identify outbreaks, promote prevention, and coordinate population-
based care.
6. A nurse is teaching a group about hand hygiene. Which statement
indicates understanding?
A. “I only need to wash my hands when they look dirty.”
B. “Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used when hands are not
visibly soiled.”
C. “Gloves eliminate the need for hand hygiene.”
D. “Handwashing is unnecessary after removing gloves.”
Answer: B. “Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used when hands are
not visibly soiled.”
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rub is appropriate for routine hand
hygiene when hands are not visibly contaminated.
7. Which client should a community health nurse prioritize during a
home visit?
A. A client requesting dietary information
B. A client with stable arthritis
C. A client experiencing acute respiratory distress
D. A client requesting assistance with transportation
Answer: C. A client experiencing acute respiratory distress
, Rationale: Acute respiratory distress is potentially life-threatening and
requires immediate assessment and intervention.
8. A nurse is performing a windshield survey. Which information should
the nurse collect?
A. Individual laboratory results
B. Community housing and environmental conditions
C. Individual medication histories
D. Hospital billing information
Answer: B. Community housing and environmental conditions
Rationale: A windshield survey involves observing the physical,
environmental, social, and economic characteristics of a community.
9. Which population is considered vulnerable?
A. Adults with stable employment
B. Individuals with adequate housing
C. Individuals experiencing homelessness
D. Adults with private health insurance
Answer: C. Individuals experiencing homelessness
Rationale: Homeless individuals have increased barriers to health
care, housing, nutrition, safety, and preventive services.
10. A nurse is teaching about disaster preparedness. Which item is
most important for clients to include in an emergency kit?
