1. A nurse is conducting a health assessment of a community

in a low-income country that has experienced a recent

outbreak of cholera. Which of the following data sources

would be most useful for the nurse to determine the extent

and severity of the outbreak?

a) The number of deaths reported by the local hospital

b) The number of cases reported by the World Health

Organization

c) The number of households with access to safe water and

sanitation

d) The number of people who have received oral rehydration

therapy

*Answer: c) The number of households with access to safe

water and sanitation*

Rationale: Cholera is a waterborne disease that can spread

rapidly in areas with poor water and sanitation conditions.

The number of households with access to safe water and

sanitation is a key indicator of the risk and vulnerability of

the community to cholera and other diarrheal diseases.

2. A nurse is planning a health promotion intervention for a

group of migrant workers who have limited access to health

care services. Which of the following strategies would be

most appropriate for the nurse to use to increase the health

literacy of the group?

a) Providing written materials in their native language

b) Using visual aids and demonstrations to explain health

concepts