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Question 1 of 5

The school nurse is assessing a group of middle school students for signs of scoliosis and discovers a student with a noticeable unequal symmetry of the upper and lower back. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Referring for further evaluation by a specialist ensures accurate diagnosis and timely management of potential scoliosis, addressing the observed asymmetry.

Question 2 of 5

A client who recently returned from international travel presents to the clinic with high fever, chills, headache, and muscular aches. The healthcare provider suspects severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). To prevent transmission of the virus to others, which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: An N95 respirator mask is critical for preventing airborne transmission of SARS, offering superior protection compared to other measures like hand washing or tissue disposal.

Question 3 of 5

The city health department director asks the community health nurse to make a presentation describing the greatest health concern facing the city. How should the nurse begin to collect the data needed for this presentation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Morbidity data from the Bureau of Vital Statistics provides comprehensive, objective information on disease prevalence, identifying major health concerns.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with gonorrhea. The client reports having sex with multiple partners. Which response should the nurse provide?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Notifying sexual partners is critical to prevent further spread of gonorrhea, ensuring they are tested and treated, as asymptomatic individuals can still transmit the infection.

Question 5 of 5

The elementary school nurse has identified a problem requiring a secondary intervention. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sending letters about a lice infestation is a secondary prevention intervention, addressing an identified problem to control its spread.

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