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False is incorrect because failing to report suspected abuse can have legal consequences for the nurse and may allow the abuse to continue, putting the victim at further risk.

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt intervention to identify problems at an early stage and reduce their severity. Examples include screening for depression, identifying individuals at risk for violence, or early intervention after warning signs appear. Grief counseling after a suicide or homicide has already occurred does not fit secondary prevention because the violent event has already taken place.

Primary prevention aims to prevent violence before it occurs by addressing root causes and risk factors. Examples include conflict resolution programs, violence-prevention education, gun safety initiatives, and community-based interventions. Grief counseling after a violent death does not prevent the initial event, so it is not primary prevention.

Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing complications and long-term effects after disease or injury has already occurred. Examples include rehabilitation, long-term treatment, and support after illness. Preparing drills, vaccines, and prophylactic antibiotics before exposure occurs does not fit tertiary prevention.

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt intervention after exposure or at the early stage of disease, such as screening and early treatment. While antibiotics may be used after exposure, the emphasis in this scenario is preparedness and prevention before an outbreak, which aligns with primary prevention.

Health care workers are at increased risk for communicable diseases due to frequent exposure to infected patients, body fluids, and contaminated equipment. This makes them a well-recognized at-risk population.

International travelers are at higher risk because they may be exposed to pathogens not commonly found in their home country, including diseases associated with different climates, sanitation standards, or endemic infections.

Clients who have a high-risk lifestyle (such as substance use, unsafe sexual practices, or unstable housing) are more vulnerable to communicable diseases due to increased exposure risk and reduced access to preventive healthcare.

The 60-year-old male with a laceration is alert and oriented, and although the wound requires care, it is not immediately life-threatening. This patient can safely wait while more critical patients are addressed.

The 17-year-old female is unconscious with burns over 75% of her body. In mass-casualty triage (START triage), this patient would be categorized as expectant due to the extremely poor prognosis and the need for extensive resources, especially when resources are limited. While tragic, she is not the first priority in this scenario.

The 25-year-old male with an angulated fracture and severe pain has a serious injury, but he is conscious and hemodynamically stable. This injury is not immediately life-threatening and can be addressed after more critical patients.

Secondary prevention involves early detection and prompt treatment of disease, such as screening exams or diagnostic tests to identify disease in its early stages. While dental screenings can be part of secondary prevention, the emphasis in this scenario is on education and cleanings to prevent decay, not diagnosing existing disease.

Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing complications and restoring function after disease has occurred, such as fillings, extractions, or dentures. Since the clinic’s focus is on prevention rather than treatment of existing dental problems, this does not apply.

Identifying potential biological agents is a role that a community health nurse can participate in by monitoring public health data, recognizing unusual patterns of illness, and reporting suspected exposures. Nurses often collaborate with public health authorities to identify threats.

Planning the immediate response is a critical nursing role in bioterrorism preparedness. Nurses participate in developing emergency response plans, coordinating with agencies, and establishing protocols for triage, treatment, and public communication.

Implementing measures to contain and control the spread of infections is a key public health nursing role. This includes infection control, education on quarantine or isolation, vaccination campaigns, and community outreach to prevent further spread of biological agents.