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Question 1 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.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

While reviewing the objectives for 'Healthy People 2030,' the nurse determines that the community has a significant problem in preventing dental caries among children. To bring about change that addresses this identified community health problem, which is the best place to initiate a prevention program?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The WIC office targets low-income families with young children, ideal for dental caries prevention through education and resources.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is documenting the medical history of a young adult client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily and the client's father died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Which annual screening is most important for the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Given the client's smoking habit and family history of early heart attack, screening for hyperlipidemia is critical to address cardiovascular risk, which is heightened by these factors and diabetes.

Question 5 of 5

A middle-aged client presents for an annual health visit at a community clinic. The client is 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) tall, weighs 250 pounds (113.4 kg), and works as an accountant. The client has smoked at least one pack of cigarettes every day for the last 15 years. Which secondary prevention measure should the nurse recommend the client to follow?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Blood pressure and lipid screening are secondary prevention measures to detect cardiovascular issues early, critical for a smoker with obesity and high cardiovascular risk.

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