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Question 1 of 82
The administration of a single injection of live attenuated measles vaccine results in
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Question 2 of 82
Use of postmenopausal estrogens has been consistently associated with
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Question 3 of 82
Which action will the community health nurse take during the primary prevention stage of bioterrorism preparedness?
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Question 4 of 82
A community health nurse has invited several agencies in the community to a meeting to discuss the disaster plan for the community. Which of the following best describes the purpose of this meeting?
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Question 5 of 82
A nurse was the first on the scene of a disaster and saw people with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Some of those with minor injuries were helping others. Which of the following injured persons would the nurse assist first?
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Question 6 of 82
For each disease, choose the most effective or principal means of control: Typhoid fever
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Question 7 of 82
Match the following ethnic groups with the disease for which it would be most appropriate to institute a screening program: Ashkenazic Jews
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Question 8 of 82
Correct statements about hepatitis B virus include all the following EXCEPT
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Question 9 of 82
An individual who is trying to lose weight is dining out with friends. While looking at the menu, they notice that the restaurant includes calorie content with all menu items. How is this information likely to impact the individual's menu choices?
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Question 10 of 82
Which of the following best describes primary health care?
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Question 11 of 82
Match each of the descriptions below with the correct worm: Intestinal autoinfection may lead to increasing worm burden and dissemination
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Question 12 of 82
Healthcare-associated infection rates in low-income countries are:
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Question 13 of 82
In the United States, exfoliative cytology is the most commonly used test for detection of cancer of the
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Question 14 of 82
Six babies develop diarrhoea on the neonatal ward. The first step in outbreak investigation is:
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Question 15 of 82
On the second day after a disaster, a male colleague tells the nurse he has a splitting headache. The nurse notes the colleague is feeling irritable and having difficulty focusing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in response to the complaint of headache?
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Question 16 of 82
What is the most important feature of the Diffusion of Innovation Theory?
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Question 17 of 82
Testing the all-hazards preparedness plan requires drilling to identify and work through problems. Which of the following are examples of internal drills that can be used to test specific departments and/or hospital responses? (Select all that apply.)
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Question 18 of 82
For each disease, indicate the material in which the infectious agent is transmitted from the infected host: Syphilis
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Question 19 of 82
What was the main reason for the brief existence of the nurse practitioner–model educational program?
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Question 20 of 82
Infants born to mothers who are heavy drinkers are at increased risk of which of the following problems?
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Question 21 of 82
Which one of the following is a reason to study nursing history?
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Question 22 of 82
Which factor would the nurse assess to determine the social determinants of health in a community?
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Question 23 of 82
A registered nurse (RN), has just been employed as a community health nurse (CHN). Which question would be most relevant to practice as the nurse begins her position?
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Question 24 of 82
In an effort to prevent drug abuse among junior high–school students, a public health nurse (PHN) has enlisted the assistance of high-school role models in the areas of both sports and scholarship for an antidrug presentation. What is the level of prevention represented by this activity?
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Question 25 of 82
The case-fatality rate of cholera is currently less than 1 percent. Major factors responsible for this low casefatality rate include
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Question 26 of 82
For each preventive health measure or concern, select the age range with which it is associated: Initial dental visit
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Question 27 of 82
In an AHPTF, who would have primary responsibility for serving as spokesperson for emergency physician needs with regard to disaster preparedness?
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Question 28 of 82
All the following techniques are considered useful in screening for cancer in asymptomatic persons EXCEPT
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Question 29 of 82
A nurse is focused on mitigation of disasters at the international level. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely complete?
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Question 30 of 82
In which scenario is the public health nurse (PHN) most comprehensively practising interprofessional collaboration?
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Question 31 of 82
Often, visual disturbances and sore throat are the first symptoms in cases of botulism. Other characteristics of this form of intoxication are described by all the following statements EXCEPT
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Question 32 of 82
For each situation below, choose the approximate risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Risk to a recipient of a unit of blood from an HIV-positive donor
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Question 33 of 82
Match the following: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
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Question 34 of 82
Which public health nurse leader was instrumental in establishing the first integrated basic nursing degree program in Canada?
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Question 35 of 82
A nurse is attempting to minimize damage following a bioterrorism attack in the community. Which of the following would be the most crucial aspect for the nurse to consider?
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Question 36 of 82
Hospital leadership should consider which of the following ethical dilemmas prior to experiencing an actual disaster? (Select all that apply.)
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Question 37 of 82
Surveillance programmes for healthcare-associated infection should be conducted at:
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Question 38 of 82
What practice is being implemented by the occupational health nurse (OHN) who removes a foreign body from a client's eye?
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Question 39 of 82
Match each description to the proper trace element: Works with insulin allowing uptake of glucose; deficiency may lead to diabetes
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Question 40 of 82
A nurse creating a coalition for healthy living completes which activity during step 3, develop partnership agreements, of the eight-step plan to engage potential partners and mobilize community partnerships?
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Question 41 of 82
Match each infection below with the intermediate host involved in transmission: Toxocariasis (visceral larva migrans)
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Question 42 of 82
The system-wide emergency management plan should conduct a gap analysis. What should be evaluated?
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Question 43 of 82
The key factors involved in the prevention of back injuries include all the following EXCEPT
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Question 44 of 82
For each preventive health measure or concern, select the age range with which it is associated: Suicide as a leading cause of death
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Question 45 of 82
In outbreak terminology, an epidemic is defined as:
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Question 46 of 82
Which of the following represents the main difference between parish nursing and all other fields of nursing?
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Question 47 of 82
Which of the following is an appropriate starting point for the application of a population health approach?
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Question 48 of 82
Correct statements regarding hepatitis B include all the following EXCEPT
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Question 49 of 82
Select the reservoir for each of the diseases below: Plague
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Question 50 of 82
Which of the following levels of prevention is being used by a nurse who is helping to develop a community-wide disaster management plan?
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Question 51 of 82
Which community health nursing practice area receives funding from the private sector?
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Question 52 of 82
The increasing complexity of societal needs and rapid changes in public health no longer allow for adequate time for on-the-job training and education. As a result, what is the current minimum level of educational preparation for a public health nurse?
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Question 53 of 82
Which of the following primarily distinguishes case management from managed care?
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Question 54 of 82
Effective means of preventing trichinosis in humans include
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Question 55 of 82
When the outbreak has been successfully contained, the outbreak team should:
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Question 56 of 82
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a public health department wanted to introduce a smartphone application
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Question 57 of 82
True statements regarding type B Haemophilus influenzae include all the following EXCEPT
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Question 58 of 82
Using the START triage system, which victim would the nurse triage as immediate or red during a disaster response?
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Question 59 of 82
Match each set of symptoms and signs with the dietary deficiency: Edema, neuropathy, and myocardial failure
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Question 60 of 82
A community health nurse is developing a community-wide health promotion program to reduce high blood pressure in community members. Which sectors will the nurse need to work with to develop this program?
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Question 61 of 82
What term is used interchangeably with the term subpopulations?
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Question 62 of 82
Match each of the descriptions below with the correct arthropod parasite: Epidemics in school children; best treated with a 1% permethrin preparation
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Question 63 of 82
The prognosis for patients with coronary artery disease is related to all the following EXCEPT
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Question 64 of 82
Following the release of the Romanow Report in 2002, which type of care was identified as the most rapidly growing area of community health care?
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Question 65 of 82
Which of the following best describes countries that bear the greatest burden of disasters?
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Question 66 of 82
Point prevalence surveillance studies:
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Question 67 of 82
From which health care professional is a rural resident with asthma more likely to receive health care services?
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Question 68 of 82
A home health nurse has several clients who live in the same apartment building. In the last week, the nurse has noticed that both elevators in the four-story building are out of order. Two of the clients live on the second floor and use a wheelchair. The nurse leaves a message for the building manager describing their concern for the clients. This action describes the role of the nurse as
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Question 69 of 82
Match each description to the proper trace element: Works closely with vitamin E as an antioxidant
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Question 70 of 82
Causative factors for organic brain syndrome that have been virtually eliminated as a result of the practice of preventive medicine include
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Question 71 of 82
For each situation below, choose the approximate risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Risk to a woman of a single episode of penile-vaginal intercourse with an infected (HIV-positive) man not using a condom
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Question 72 of 82
Which question might the nurse answer to determine if the ethical standard of proportionality will be upheld during a community health program?
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Question 73 of 82
A community health nurse (CHN) is part of a palliative consultation team that provides care for people living on the streets, in parks, or in shelters or who are unwilling or unable to come
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Question 74 of 82
Surveillance can best be described as:
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Question 75 of 82
Correct statements concerning iron requirements include all the following EXCEPT
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Question 76 of 82
Reasons to treat gonorrhea with oral tetracycline $500 \mathrm{mg}$ qid for 7 days-rather than with oral ampicillin $3.5 \mathrm{g}$ plus oral probenecid $1 \mathrm{g}$ taken at one time-include
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Question 77 of 82
For each disease, indicate the material in which the infectious agent is transmitted from the infected host: Trachoma
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Question 78 of 82
Which of the following warnings is used to alert the American people about credible terrorist threats?
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Question 79 of 82
Which is a requirement for reaching the goal of "health for all"?
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Question 80 of 82
Which event most notably changed health care?
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Question 81 of 82
Which one of the following is a primary prevention activity for decreasing the incidence of communicable diseases?
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Question 82 of 82
In an AHPTF, which of the following entities could be utilized as external ad hoc members? (Select all that apply.)
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