Sentinel U Nursing Simulations Final Exam (Comprehensive) -
Questions with Correct Answers (Verified Update)
50 questions
1. Which statement best describes the role of virtual simulation in nursing education?
A. It provides practice in clinical judgment and decision-making that complements real clinical
experience
B. It replaces all clinical practice
C. It is only for entertainment
D. It teaches memorization only
Correct Answer: A. It provides practice in clinical judgment and decision-making that
complements real clinical experience
Rationale: Simulation supports transfer of learning to practice.
2. A nurse uses a validated fall-risk tool and evidence-based precautions. This reflects which
QSEN competencies?
A. Evidence-based practice and safety
B. Informatics only
C. Teamwork only
D. Patient-centered care only
Correct Answer: A. Evidence-based practice and safety
Rationale: Using evidence to prevent harm combines EBP and safety.
3. Which windshield survey finding suggests a strong community resource?
A. Abandoned houses
B. A busy community health center and public library
C. Broken streetlights
D. Overflowing trash
Correct Answer: B. A busy community health center and public library
Rationale: Service centers and libraries support health and education.
4. Why should community nursing diagnoses be based on multiple data sources?
A. To validate findings and avoid conclusions based on limited or biased observation
B. To make reports longer
C. Because single sources are illegal
D. To avoid involving the community
Correct Answer: A. To validate findings and avoid conclusions based on limited or biased
observation
Rationale: Triangulation strengthens accuracy.
5. In the Community-as-Partner model, local newspapers, radio and social media fall under
which subsystem?
A. Economy
B. Communication
C. Physical environment
D. Health and social services
Correct Answer: B. Communication
Rationale: Communication channels help plan health messaging.
, 6. Which population is most likely to have limited health care access because of language
barriers?
A. Recent immigrants with limited English proficiency
B. Native English speakers with insurance
C. Health care workers
D. University faculty
Correct Answer: A. Recent immigrants with limited English proficiency
Rationale: Language access services improve equity.
7. A town of 12,000 has 36 new cases of hepatitis A in one year. The incidence rate per 1,000 is:
A. 36
B. 0.3
C. 3
D. 12
Correct Answer: C. 3
Rationale: ,000 x 1,000 = 3.
8. Which is an example of primary prevention in a community?
A. Screening for colon cancer
B. A hand-washing and vaccination campaign in schools
C. Diabetic foot care for people with diabetes
D. Cardiac rehabilitation
Correct Answer: B. A hand-washing and vaccination campaign in schools
Rationale: It prevents disease before it occurs.
9. A nurse identifies people with untreated hypertension at a barbershop and refers them to
care. These interventions are:
A. Screening and referral and follow-up
B. Policy development
C. Coalition building
D. Social marketing
Correct Answer: A. Screening and referral and follow-up
Rationale: Both are individual/community-level interventions in the Wheel.
10. Which factor is most important when choosing among community health priorities?
A. The nurse's personal interest
B. Seriousness of the problem, number affected, community concern and feasibility
C. Media coverage only
D. Which problem is cheapest regardless of impact
Correct Answer: B. Seriousness of the problem, number affected, community concern and
feasibility
Rationale: Systematic criteria guide priorities.
11. A rural community has high suicide rates among farmers and limited mental health services.
A suitable intervention is:
A. Closing the local clinic
B. Waiting for residents to seek care in the city
C. Tele-mental health services and training trusted community members in suicide prevention
D. Providing only written pamphlets
Correct Answer: C. Tele-mental health services and training trusted community members in
suicide prevention
Rationale: Combining access and community gatekeepers addresses barriers.
Questions with Correct Answers (Verified Update)
50 questions
1. Which statement best describes the role of virtual simulation in nursing education?
A. It provides practice in clinical judgment and decision-making that complements real clinical
experience
B. It replaces all clinical practice
C. It is only for entertainment
D. It teaches memorization only
Correct Answer: A. It provides practice in clinical judgment and decision-making that
complements real clinical experience
Rationale: Simulation supports transfer of learning to practice.
2. A nurse uses a validated fall-risk tool and evidence-based precautions. This reflects which
QSEN competencies?
A. Evidence-based practice and safety
B. Informatics only
C. Teamwork only
D. Patient-centered care only
Correct Answer: A. Evidence-based practice and safety
Rationale: Using evidence to prevent harm combines EBP and safety.
3. Which windshield survey finding suggests a strong community resource?
A. Abandoned houses
B. A busy community health center and public library
C. Broken streetlights
D. Overflowing trash
Correct Answer: B. A busy community health center and public library
Rationale: Service centers and libraries support health and education.
4. Why should community nursing diagnoses be based on multiple data sources?
A. To validate findings and avoid conclusions based on limited or biased observation
B. To make reports longer
C. Because single sources are illegal
D. To avoid involving the community
Correct Answer: A. To validate findings and avoid conclusions based on limited or biased
observation
Rationale: Triangulation strengthens accuracy.
5. In the Community-as-Partner model, local newspapers, radio and social media fall under
which subsystem?
A. Economy
B. Communication
C. Physical environment
D. Health and social services
Correct Answer: B. Communication
Rationale: Communication channels help plan health messaging.
, 6. Which population is most likely to have limited health care access because of language
barriers?
A. Recent immigrants with limited English proficiency
B. Native English speakers with insurance
C. Health care workers
D. University faculty
Correct Answer: A. Recent immigrants with limited English proficiency
Rationale: Language access services improve equity.
7. A town of 12,000 has 36 new cases of hepatitis A in one year. The incidence rate per 1,000 is:
A. 36
B. 0.3
C. 3
D. 12
Correct Answer: C. 3
Rationale: ,000 x 1,000 = 3.
8. Which is an example of primary prevention in a community?
A. Screening for colon cancer
B. A hand-washing and vaccination campaign in schools
C. Diabetic foot care for people with diabetes
D. Cardiac rehabilitation
Correct Answer: B. A hand-washing and vaccination campaign in schools
Rationale: It prevents disease before it occurs.
9. A nurse identifies people with untreated hypertension at a barbershop and refers them to
care. These interventions are:
A. Screening and referral and follow-up
B. Policy development
C. Coalition building
D. Social marketing
Correct Answer: A. Screening and referral and follow-up
Rationale: Both are individual/community-level interventions in the Wheel.
10. Which factor is most important when choosing among community health priorities?
A. The nurse's personal interest
B. Seriousness of the problem, number affected, community concern and feasibility
C. Media coverage only
D. Which problem is cheapest regardless of impact
Correct Answer: B. Seriousness of the problem, number affected, community concern and
feasibility
Rationale: Systematic criteria guide priorities.
11. A rural community has high suicide rates among farmers and limited mental health services.
A suitable intervention is:
A. Closing the local clinic
B. Waiting for residents to seek care in the city
C. Tele-mental health services and training trusted community members in suicide prevention
D. Providing only written pamphlets
Correct Answer: C. Tele-mental health services and training trusted community members in
suicide prevention
Rationale: Combining access and community gatekeepers addresses barriers.
