NSG 482C
Promoting Healthy
Communities
Final Exam Review
Q&A
2024
,1. A community health nurse is planning an educational seminar on the
prevention of heart disease. Which primary prevention strategy should be
emphasized?
A. Regular screening for hypertension
B. Administration of antihypertensive medication
C. Lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise
D. Cardiac rehabilitation programs
Answer: C. Lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise are
considered primary prevention strategies that can help reduce the risk of
heart disease.
2. In assessing a community's health needs, which data collection method
provides the most direct information about community health behaviors?
A. Mortality statistics
B. Surveys and questionnaires
C. Hospital admission rates
D. Focus group discussions
Answer: B. Surveys and questionnaires are direct methods of collecting
data on health behaviors from the community members themselves.
3. Which approach is most effective for a nurse promoting vaccination in
a community with low immunization rates?
A. Providing educational materials at local clinics
B. Implementing mandatory vaccination policies
C. Offering incentives for those who get vaccinated
D. Conducting home visits to discuss vaccination benefits
Answer: D. Conducting home visits allows for personal interaction and
discussion about the benefits of vaccination, which can be effective in
communities with low immunization rates.
4. A nurse is working with a community that has a high prevalence of
obesity. What is the most appropriate community-level intervention?
A. Individual nutritional counseling
B. Weight loss competitions with prizes
C. Development of community gardens
D. Distribution of weight loss supplements
Answer: C. Development of community gardens encourages community
, involvement and provides access to fresh produce, which can help address
obesity on a community level.
5. When evaluating the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program in a
community, which indicator would be most appropriate?
A. Number of participants in the program
B. Reduction in the sale of tobacco products in the community
C. Self-reported decrease in smoking by participants
D. Decrease in respiratory-related hospital admissions
Answer: D. A decrease in respiratory-related hospital admissions is a
concrete indicator of the program's effectiveness in reducing smoking-
related health issues.
6. A nurse is advocating for policy change to improve air quality in a
community. Which action aligns with the nurse's role in policy advocacy?
A. Conducting research on air pollution's health impacts
B. Lobbying with legislators for stricter emission laws
C. Organizing community protests against local factories
D. Installing air purifiers in community centers
Answer: B. Lobbying with legislators for stricter emission laws is a
direct form of policy advocacy that can lead to improved air quality.
7. In a community affected by a natural disaster, what is the priority action
for a nurse to promote mental health?
A. Immediate psychological counseling for all affected individuals
B. Long-term mental health services integration into primary care
C. Establishment of support groups for disaster survivors
D. Provision of basic needs such as food, shelter, and safety
Answer: D. Provision of basic needs is the priority to ensure safety and
security, which is foundational for mental health following a disaster.
8. A nurse is assessing the impact of a new bike lane on community
health. Which outcome would best indicate a positive impact?
A. Increased bike sales in the community
B. Reduced traffic congestion on main roads
C. Increased physical activity among community members
D. Reduced number of bike-related accidents
Answer: C. Increased physical activity among community members
Promoting Healthy
Communities
Final Exam Review
Q&A
2024
,1. A community health nurse is planning an educational seminar on the
prevention of heart disease. Which primary prevention strategy should be
emphasized?
A. Regular screening for hypertension
B. Administration of antihypertensive medication
C. Lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise
D. Cardiac rehabilitation programs
Answer: C. Lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise are
considered primary prevention strategies that can help reduce the risk of
heart disease.
2. In assessing a community's health needs, which data collection method
provides the most direct information about community health behaviors?
A. Mortality statistics
B. Surveys and questionnaires
C. Hospital admission rates
D. Focus group discussions
Answer: B. Surveys and questionnaires are direct methods of collecting
data on health behaviors from the community members themselves.
3. Which approach is most effective for a nurse promoting vaccination in
a community with low immunization rates?
A. Providing educational materials at local clinics
B. Implementing mandatory vaccination policies
C. Offering incentives for those who get vaccinated
D. Conducting home visits to discuss vaccination benefits
Answer: D. Conducting home visits allows for personal interaction and
discussion about the benefits of vaccination, which can be effective in
communities with low immunization rates.
4. A nurse is working with a community that has a high prevalence of
obesity. What is the most appropriate community-level intervention?
A. Individual nutritional counseling
B. Weight loss competitions with prizes
C. Development of community gardens
D. Distribution of weight loss supplements
Answer: C. Development of community gardens encourages community
, involvement and provides access to fresh produce, which can help address
obesity on a community level.
5. When evaluating the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program in a
community, which indicator would be most appropriate?
A. Number of participants in the program
B. Reduction in the sale of tobacco products in the community
C. Self-reported decrease in smoking by participants
D. Decrease in respiratory-related hospital admissions
Answer: D. A decrease in respiratory-related hospital admissions is a
concrete indicator of the program's effectiveness in reducing smoking-
related health issues.
6. A nurse is advocating for policy change to improve air quality in a
community. Which action aligns with the nurse's role in policy advocacy?
A. Conducting research on air pollution's health impacts
B. Lobbying with legislators for stricter emission laws
C. Organizing community protests against local factories
D. Installing air purifiers in community centers
Answer: B. Lobbying with legislators for stricter emission laws is a
direct form of policy advocacy that can lead to improved air quality.
7. In a community affected by a natural disaster, what is the priority action
for a nurse to promote mental health?
A. Immediate psychological counseling for all affected individuals
B. Long-term mental health services integration into primary care
C. Establishment of support groups for disaster survivors
D. Provision of basic needs such as food, shelter, and safety
Answer: D. Provision of basic needs is the priority to ensure safety and
security, which is foundational for mental health following a disaster.
8. A nurse is assessing the impact of a new bike lane on community
health. Which outcome would best indicate a positive impact?
A. Increased bike sales in the community
B. Reduced traffic congestion on main roads
C. Increased physical activity among community members
D. Reduced number of bike-related accidents
Answer: C. Increased physical activity among community members
