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LPN exams community health practice questions, set 20

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LPN exams community health practice questions set 20

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Five community health questions with answers

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Question 1

Select the nursing intervention necessary after administering naloxone (Narcan) to a patient with an opiate overdose.

  1. A. Monitor the airway and vital signs every 15 minutes.
  2. B. Insert a nasogastric tube and test gastric pH.
  3. C. Treat hyperpyrexia with cooling measures.
  4. D. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
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Correct answer: A — Monitor the airway and vital signs every 15 minutes.

The correct answer is A: Monitor the airway and vital signs every 15 minutes. After administering naloxone to a patient with an opiate overdose, it is crucial to monitor the patient's airway and vital signs regularly to assess for respiratory depression, potential re-sedation, and other adverse effects of naloxone. This intervention ensures the patient's safety and allows for prompt detection and management of any complications. Choice B is incorrect because inserting a nasogastric tube and testing gastric pH is not indicated after naloxone administration for opiate overdose. Choice C is incorrect as treating hyperpyrexia with cooling measures is not a priority intervention in this scenario. Choice D is also incorrect as inserting an indwelling urinary catheter is not necessary after administering naloxone for opiate overdose.

Question 2

The establishment of the first public health nursing program in the United States was influenced by which major health event?

  1. A. The Civil War
  2. B. The Spanish Flu pandemic
  3. C. The Yellow Fever outbreak
  4. D. The Great Depression
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Correct answer: B — The Spanish Flu pandemic

The correct answer is B: The Spanish Flu pandemic. During the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, public health officials recognized the need for a structured public health nursing program to address the widespread health crisis. This event highlighted the importance of preventative care and community health initiatives, leading to the establishment of the first public health nursing program in the United States. The other choices are incorrect because: A: The Civil War primarily influenced advancements in military medicine and nursing. C: The Yellow Fever outbreak led to important developments in tropical medicine but did not directly influence the establishment of the first public health nursing program. D: The Great Depression prompted social welfare programs but was not directly linked to the establishment of public health nursing.

Question 3

A nurse is concerned about the high incidence of STDs in the community college population and sets up a special STD screening. Which students would not be encouraged to attend?

  1. A. Sexually active students currently receiving treatment for an STD
  2. B. Sexually active students who had been screened the previous year
  3. C. Students who claimed to not be sexually active and do not plan to become sexually active
  4. D. Students who are sexually active but never "go all the way"
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Correct answer: C — Students who claimed to not be sexually active and do not plan to become sexually active

The correct answer is C because students who claim to not be sexually active and do not plan to become sexually active do not fall within the target population for STD screening. The purpose of the screening is to identify and provide treatment for individuals who are at risk of or already have STDs due to their sexual activity. Since these students are not engaging in sexual activity, they are not at risk for STDs and therefore do not need to attend the screening. Students in choices A and B should be encouraged to attend the screening as they are sexually active and could benefit from the early detection and treatment of STDs. Choice D is also incorrect as being sexually active, regardless of the extent of sexual activity, still puts individuals at risk for STDs and they should be encouraged to attend the screening as well.

Question 4

A 4-month old infant was brought to the health center of cough. Her respiratory rate is

  1. A. Using the IMCI guidelines of assessment, her breathing is considered;
  2. B. Fast
  3. C. Slow
  4. D. Normal
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Correct answer: A — Using the IMCI guidelines of assessment, her breathing is considered;

The correct answer is A because using the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines, the respiratory rate of a 4-month-old infant is crucial in determining the severity of illness. IMCI guidelines help classify respiratory rates as fast, normal, or slow based on age-specific ranges. By following these guidelines, healthcare providers can accurately assess the infant's respiratory status and provide appropriate interventions. Choice B is incorrect as simply stating "fast" does not provide a standardized assessment based on guidelines. Choice C is incorrect as labeling the respiratory rate as "slow" without reference to guidelines can lead to misinterpretation. Choice D is incorrect as it does not specify the assessment based on IMCI guidelines, which are essential for accurate evaluation in pediatric cases.

Question 5

Which condition does the nurse recognize as increasing the risk of a poor outcome during a transition of care?

  1. A. A client being discharged from hospital to home
  2. B. A client with an identified social support system
  3. C. A client with limited health literacy
  4. D. A client with one provider
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Correct answer: C — A client with limited health literacy

The correct answer is C: A client with limited health literacy. Limited health literacy can lead to misunderstandings about medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care, increasing the risk of poor outcomes during transitions of care. Patients may struggle to comprehend complex medical information, leading to non-adherence or errors. Incorrect answers: A: A client being discharged from hospital to home - This alone does not necessarily increase the risk of poor outcomes; it depends on various factors. B: A client with an identified social support system - While social support can be beneficial, it may not directly impact the risk of poor outcomes during transitions of care. D: A client with one provider - Having one provider may not necessarily increase the risk of poor outcomes; continuity of care can be positive.

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Question 6

Which action should the nurse plan to prevent aspiration in a high-risk patient?

  1. A. Turn and reposition an immobile patient at least every 2 hours.
  2. B. Place a patient with altered consciousness in a side-lying position.
  3. C. Insert a nasogastric tube for feeding a patient with high-calorie needs.
  4. D. Monitor respiratory symptoms in a patient who is immunosuppressed.
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Question 7

Which of the following would have been the focus of a school nurse in the early 20th century?

  1. A. Investigating causes of absenteeism
  2. B. Teaching school as well as being a nurse
  3. C. Promoting nursing as an autonomous practice
  4. D. Providing medical treatment to enable children to return to school
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Question 8

Which step in community organizing involves the training of potential leaders in the community?

  1. A. Integration
  2. B. Community organization
  3. C. Community study
  4. D. Core group formation
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Question 9

What action is best for the community health nurse to take if the nurse suspects that an infant is being physically abused?

  1. A. Follow agency protocols to report suspected abuse.
  2. B. Report suspicions to the local child abuse reporting hotline.
  3. C. Educate the child's caregivers about growth and development issues.
  4. D. Call the police department to have the child removed from the home.
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Question 10

Which of the following women should be considered as special targets for family planning?

  1. A. Those who have two children or more
  2. B. Those with medical conditions such as anemia
  3. C. Those younger than 20 years and older than 35 years
  4. D. Those who just had a delivery within the past 15 months
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Question 11

Which component of the IHI Triple Aim is the nurse performing when working with the community to develop programs to reduce teenage smoking?

  1. A. System Integration and Execution
  2. B. Population Health Management
  3. C. Redesign of Primary Care Services and Structures
  4. D. Cost Control and Platform
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Question 12

Which of the following factors is considered a social determinant of health?

  1. A. Genetic predisposition to disease
  2. B. Access to health care services
  3. C. Quality of the physical environment
  4. D. Income and social status
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Question 13

Why is iron supplementation given to pregnant women?

  1. A. To prevent anemia
  2. B. To promote fetal growth
  3. C. To prevent premature labor
  4. D. To prevent postpartum hemorrhage
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Question 14

The Field Health Services and information System (FHSIS) is the recording and reporting system in public health) care in the Philippines. The monthly field health service activity report is a form used in which of the components of the FHSIS?

  1. A. Tally report
  2. B. Output report
  3. C. Target/client list
  4. D. Individual health record
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Question 15

Which of the following actions would most likely be performed by a public health nurse?

  1. A. Asking community leaders what interventions should be chosen
  2. B. Assessing the community and deciding on appropriate interventions
  3. C. Using data from the main health care institutions in the community to determine needed health services
  4. D. Working with community groups to create policies to improve the environment
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LPN exams community health practice questions, set 20 for nursing students in the United States. Fifteen items. Five include answers and rationales in American English.

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