Question: A sign of secondary syphilis is:

Answer Choices: A. Chancre B. Skin rash without itching C. Painful genital ulcers D. Fever and malaise

Answer: B. Skin rash without itching

Question: A nurse’s best workplace safety recommendation is:

Answer Choices: A. There is no need for safety training in office jobs B. There is no “safe” occupation or profession C. Only high-risk jobs require safety protocols D. Personal protective equipment is optional

Answer: B. There is no “safe” occupation or profession

Question: When applying a tourniquet to control bleeding, which actions are appropriate?

Answer Choices: A. Apply it 2–3 inches above the wound B. Tighten it until the bleeding stops C. Remove it every 5 minutes to restore circulation D. Inform the victim it will cause pain but is necessary E. Check distal pulses after application

Answer: A, B, D

Question: Higher breast cancer mortality in African American females compared to white females exemplifies:

Answer Choices: A. Inequity B. Inequality C. Disenfranchisement D. Disparity

Answer: D. Disparity

Question: Which data-collection method involves one-on-one conversations with knowledgeable community members?

Answer Choices: A. Focus groups B. Key informant interviews C. Surveys D. Photovoice

Answer: B. Key informant interviews

Question: A nurse is collecting data to identify health needs in the local community. Which of the following examples should the nurse identify as secondary data? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

Answer Choices: Community forum; Previous health survey results; Birth statistics; Windshield survey; Health records

Answer: Previous health survey results; Birth statistics; Health records

Question: In cultural competence, “self‐awareness” refers to:

Answer Choices: A. Knowledge of another culture’s customs B. Ability to speak a client’s language C. Understanding one’s own feelings when working with members of that community D. Completion of cultural sensitivity training

Answer: C. Understanding one’s own feelings when working with members of that community

Question: Why would a nurse drive through the community twice in one day when conducting a windshield survey?

Answer Choices: A. To allow observation of the community at different times of day B. To cover a larger geographic area in less time C. To verify weather conditions before and after peak hours D. To reduce observer bias by repeating the route

Answer: A. To allow observation of the community at different times of day

Question: A male client presents with yellow-green urethral discharge. This most likely indicates:

Answer Choices: A. Gonorrhea B. Chlamydia C. Syphilis D. Trichomoniasis

Answer: A. Gonorrhea

Question: Regarding serologic testing for HIV, which statement is correct?

Answer Choices: A. It detects very recent infections immediately. B. It never produces false positives. C. The test will miss recent infections, so it should be repeated in 3 months. D. It is 100% accurate after a single test.

Answer: C. The test will miss recent infections, so it should be repeated in 3 months.