Community Health Nursing Practice Exam

The choice highlighting the effectiveness of expedited partner treatment in preventing the spread of Chlamydia and gonorrhea is supported by significant evidence in community health nursing. Expedited partner treatment (EPT) refers to the practice of providing prescriptions or medications to the sexual partners of individuals diagnosed with certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) without requiring the partners to engage in a prior medical evaluation. This approach is particularly effective in addressing the common issue of reinfection, as it enables swift treatment for partners who may be asymptomatic but still harbor the infection, thereby breaking the transmission cycle.

Studies have shown that EPT can significantly reduce the rates of reinfection among individuals previously diagnosed with STIs, helping to control the overall prevalence of these infections within a community. Additionally, by treating partners promptly, EPT helps to lower the incidence of associated complications that can arise from untreated infections, including the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and its subsequent impact on reproductive health.

The other statements, while containing some elements of truth, do not fully capture the complexities of STI prevention. Medications for HIV can support individuals in remaining healthy and delaying the progression to AIDS, but they do not “stave off” the disease in all cases. Screening programs for Chlamydia have been beneficial,