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Question 1 of 5

Tuberculosis (TB) screening at a federal prison reveals that two inmates have a positive skin test. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A chest x-ray is essential to determine if the positive skin test indicates active TB or latent infection, guiding appropriate treatment and preventing unnecessary medication use.

Question 2 of 5

A community health nurse is helping a group of nursing students plan a tertiary prevention program for a local community clinic that serves a majority Hispanic population. Which service project meets the requirement of a tertiary prevention program and would best serve this population?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Demonstrating foot care for diabetic clients is tertiary prevention, focusing on managing complications of an existing condition, highly relevant for a Hispanic population with a high prevalence of diabetes.

Question 3 of 5

The community health nurse determines that the average family income of a certain community is $67,000 per year with a range of $27,000 to $102,000. Based on this demographic information, which additional information is important for the nurse to assess?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Assessing income distribution frequency reveals socioeconomic disparities, guiding targeted interventions to address the needs of both lower and higher-income groups within the community.

Question 4 of 5

The epidemiological triad can be used to frame strategies for the prevention of farm machinery injuries. Which action should the nurse take to focus on the agent?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mandating safe tractor design targets the agent (machinery) in the epidemiological triad, reducing injury risk by improving equipment safety features.

Question 5 of 5

When assessing a community's health promotion needs, which action should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Interviewing community members identifies current health promotion needs and priorities, ensuring interventions are relevant and effective.

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