Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A major goal for home care nurses is restoring maximum health function. This involves helping patients achieve their highest level of health and independence, focusing on individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Choice B, promoting the health of populations, is more aligned with public health nursing rather than home care nursing.
Choice C, minimizing the progress of disease, is important but not as comprehensive as restoring maximum health function.
Choice D, maintaining the health of populations, is more about preventive care at a population level rather than the individualized care provided by home care nurses.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Periorbital edema is a sign of increased intracranial pressure. It is caused by fluid accumulation around the eyes due to compromised drainage. Narrowing of the pulse pressure is more indicative of shock than increased intracranial pressure. While vomiting can be a sign of increased intracranial pressure, it is not as specific as periorbital edema. A positive Kernig's sign is associated with meningitis, not increased intracranial pressure.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Immunization.' Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs by preventing exposure to risk factors. Immunization is a classic example of primary prevention as it helps prevent the development of infectious diseases.
Choice A, 'Regular Check-ups,' is more related to secondary prevention by detecting diseases early.
Choice B, 'Regular Screening,' is also more aligned with secondary prevention as it involves early detection of diseases.
Choice C, 'Self-Medication,' is not a form of primary prevention but rather a risky practice that can lead to adverse outcomes.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Mitigation.' Mitigation is the phase of emergency management that focuses on sustained actions aimed at reducing or eliminating long-term risks to people and property from natural hazards. Recovery (
A) involves restoring and rebuilding infrastructure, housing, and services after a disaster. Response (
C) deals with immediate actions taken to save lives and prevent further damage during a disaster. Preparedness (
D) involves planning, training, and equipping organizations and communities to effectively respond to emergencies.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Z-Track technique is aimed at preventing medication leakage into the surrounding tissues by sealing the medication in the muscle, not by creating a Zig-Zag pattern.
Choice A is correct as Z-Track injections help prevent irritation.
Choice C is correct as it accurately describes how the technique works.
Choice D is also correct as the Z-Track technique is commonly used when administering Parenteral Iron to prevent staining and irritation of the surrounding tissues.