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Question 1 of 5

The public health nurse is evaluating resources in a rural community. Which healthcare resource is most important to the community?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In rural areas, accessibility to trauma care is critical due to geographic isolation, ensuring timely management of emergencies and improving survival rates.

Question 2 of 5

The community health center has noticed a dramatic increase in influenza cases over prior years. The facility nurses have been charged with reviewing outcome data to determine if there is a trend in vaccination rates, and if a trend is noted, reasons for decline. An action plan will be developed to increase rates, if needed. The facility nursing team develops a plan to survey the community and facility records. Select all applicable action(s) that will facilitate gathering data for analysis.

Correct Answer: A,C,D,F

Rationale: Surveys (
A), immunization rate changes (
C), electronic record reports (
D), and geographic distribution analysis (F) provide comprehensive data to identify vaccination trends and patterns.

Question 3 of 5

Several clients who have recently come to the local health clinic in a rural county are diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). After reporting the occurrence to the health department, which community focused action should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A community health assessment is the first step to understand the extent of the TB outbreak, identify high-risk groups, and tailor interventions like screening or education effectively.

Question 4 of 5

On a day when the temperature is expected to drop to below freezing during the night, the nurse is asked to determine which homeless adults are most in need of the limited spaces that are available in a shelter. It is most important for which person to be admitted for the night?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A malnourished older person is most vulnerable to hypothermia due to impaired thermoregulation, making shelter critical to prevent cold-related illnesses.

Question 5 of 5

A migrant farm worker who lives in a mobile home with several other workers visits the Migrant Health Care Center. The client reports Increasing episodes of dizziness, headaches, abdominal cramps, and difficulty breathing. Which nursing action has the highest priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Symptoms like dizziness and breathing difficulty suggest pesticide poisoning, a common risk for farm workers, requiring immediate investigation to guide treatment.

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