Question: Hospice care would be an appropriate option to discuss with which of the following patients?

Answer Choices: Patient with metastatic breast cancer who has discontinued chemotherapy and radiation treatment; Patient with early Alzheimer’s disease whose caregiver needs respite care; Patient with stage II lung cancer who is undergoing chemotherapy; Patient with severe debilitating osteoporosis

Answer: Patient with metastatic breast cancer who has discontinued chemotherapy and radiation treatment

Question: The correct order of the disaster management cycle is:

Answer Choices: A. Preparedness → Response → Recovery → Mitigation → Evaluation B. Response → Recovery → Mitigation → Preparedness → Evaluation C. Recovery → Preparedness → Mitigation → Response → Evaluation D. Mitigation → Preparedness → Response → Recovery → Evaluation

Answer: D. Mitigation → Preparedness → Response → Recovery → Evaluation

Question: Why is chlamydia a major public health focus?

Answer Choices: A. It is highly fatal if untreated B. It’s easily prevented by vaccination C. It has a short incubation period D. It can cause serious health problems for infants born to infected mothers

Answer: D. It can cause serious health problems for infants born to infected mothers

Question: When writing a community-level diagnosis, “Among” refers to:

Answer Choices: A. Characteristics of the community B. Characteristics of the individuals in the community C. The environment in which the community lives D. The health status of the community

Answer: A. Characteristics of the community

Question: A “population” in public health is best defined as:

Answer Choices: A. All people in a given geographic area B. A group with the same disease C. People who use the same healthcare facility D. A collection of individuals who share at least one common characteristic

Answer: D. A collection of individuals who share at least one common characteristic

Question: Morbidity refers to:

Answer Choices: A. Prevalence of disease B. Incidence of disease C. Mortality D. Illness

Answer: D. Illness

Question: What is the biggest barrier that prevents people from getting tested for HIV?

Answer Choices: A. Fear of a positive result B. Lack of transportation C. Stigma associated with testing D. Lack of awareness of testing locations

Answer: A. Fear of a positive result

Question: An elderly woman asks when she can stop monthly breast self-exams. The best response is:

Answer Choices: A. “Breast cancer can still develop when you get older.” B. “You can stop at age 70.” C. “You only need them if you have a family history.” D. “You can stop once your mammograms are consistently normal.”

Answer: A. Breast cancer can still develop when you get older.

Question: Following a natural disaster, which environmental hazard is most common?

Answer Choices: A. Vector‐borne diseases B. Waterborne diseases C. Exposure to toxic substances and injury D. Foodborne illnesses

Answer: C. Exposure to toxic substances and injury

Question: Which of the following is an example of social support that gives meaning to life?

Answer Choices: A. Participation in organized sports B. Access to quality healthcare services C. Stable employment D. Social networks that give support and meaning to life

Answer: D. Social networks that give support and meaning to life

Question: A prescriber orders 3 mg of medication; the vial reads 2 mg/3 mL. How many milliliters will you administer?

Answer Choices: A. 3 mL B. 4.5 mL C. 2 mL D. 1.5 mL

Answer: B. 4.5 mL

Question: Which opportunistic infection is most commonly seen in clients with HIV?

Answer Choices: A. Candidiasis B. Tuberculosis C. Herpes simplex D. Cytomegalovirus

Answer: B. Tuberculosis

Question: A school nurse asks a class about the ways HIV can be transmitted. Which comment by a student indicates a need for additional teaching?

Answer Choices: “I wouldn’t sit next to someone with HIV.”; “Transfusions of blood products that are contaminated can spread HIV.”; “Having unprotected sex with someone who is infected spreads HIV.”; “Sharing needles when shooting up drugs spreads HIV.”

Answer: “I wouldn’t sit next to someone with HIV.”

Question: Which client would be least appropriate for referral to home- or community-based care?

Answer Choices: A. A patient with metastatic breast cancer who has discontinued chemotherapy and radiation B. A stable elderly client requiring daily wound care C. A post–stroke patient needing physical therapy D. A postoperative client with a drain in place

Answer: A. A patient with metastatic breast cancer who has discontinued chemotherapy and radiation