NUR 4636C Clinical Reasoning: Population Health Final Exam Review Q & A 2026 (Complete And Verified Study material) (28pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. A community health nurse is planning an educational program on tuberculosis. Which of the following groups should the nurse consider a priority for this program? A. College students living in dormitories B. Elderly individuals living in a retirement community C. Middle-aged adults with no known health issues D. Infants attending a daycare center Answer: A Rationale: College students living in dormitories are at increased risk for tuberculosis due to close living quarters and potential exposure to individuals from areas where tuberculosis is endemic. 2. When assessing a community for potential health promotion activities, which of the following data sources provides the most comprehensive information? A. Local hospital admission rates B. National health survey results C. Community health needs assessment D. State-level disease incidence reports Answer: C Rationale: A community health needs assessment is a systematic process involving the community to identify and analyze community health needs and assets, prioritize those needs, and plan and implement strategies to address them. 3. A nurse is implementing a primary prevention strategy for reducing obesity within a local community. Which of the following interventions is an example of primary prevention? A. Conducting bariatric surgery information sessions B. Organizing a community weight loss support group C. Establishing a community garden to encourage healthy eating D. Providing nutritional counseling for individuals with a BMI over 30 Answer: C Rationale: Establishing a community garden encourages healthy eating habits and active lifestyles before the onset of obesity, making it a primary