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Community Health HESI 2023 Questions

Question 1 of 5

The healthcare provider is conducting a health assessment for a family in a rural area. Which intervention should the healthcare provider prioritize to address the family's health needs?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In rural areas, access to healthcare may be limited. Providing information on local healthcare resources is essential to ensure the family can access necessary services. While proper nutrition (choice
B) and medical appointments (choice
C) are important, having access to healthcare resources is fundamental. Transportation services (choice
D) may be helpful but addressing the availability of healthcare resources should be the priority.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse has started a group for senior citizens in a church setting. The group decides that their first project will be to begin a program for home-bound members. Which program outcome is the best measure of the project's effectiveness?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The number of home-bound seniors visited is the best measure of the project's effectiveness as it directly reflects the reach and impact of the program.
Choice B is incorrect as it does not directly relate to the effectiveness of the program for home-bound seniors.
Choice C is irrelevant as the average annual income of home-bound members is not a direct measure of the program's effectiveness.
Choice D, calls showing interest, is not as direct a measure as the actual visits to the home-bound seniors.

Question 3 of 5

A public health nurse is working with a community to improve access to dental care. Which intervention is most likely to be effective?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Setting up dental clinics in accessible locations is the most effective intervention to improve access to dental care. By having dental clinics in easily reachable places, community members are more likely to seek and utilize dental services. Distributing flyers may raise awareness, but it may not address the issue of physical accessibility to dental care. Offering transportation vouchers could help with transportation barriers but might not address the core issue of proximity to dental services. Partnering with local businesses to promote dental health is a good initiative, but it may not directly improve access to dental care as setting up clinics in accessible locations would.

Question 4 of 5

A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed enalapril (Vasotec). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Increasing potassium intake can lead to hyperkalemia, especially in clients taking ACE inhibitors like enalapril. Hyperkalemia is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors and can be exacerbated by consuming potassium-rich foods. Monitoring blood pressure regularly (
A) is important when taking antihypertensive medications. Reporting signs of infection (
B) is crucial as ACE inhibitors can lower the immune response. Avoiding salt substitutes (
C) is necessary because they may contain potassium chloride, leading to increased potassium levels, which can be harmful in combination with ACE inhibitors.

Question 5 of 5

When planning a scoliosis screening clinic, which age group should be included?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is early adolescent girls. Scoliosis is most commonly diagnosed during early adolescence, with girls being more affected than boys. Including early adolescent girls in the screening clinic aligns with the age group that is at higher risk for scoliosis. Late adolescent boys (choice
B) are less likely to develop scoliosis compared to early adolescent girls. 7-10 year old boys (choice
C) are typically younger than the age group where scoliosis is commonly diagnosed. Preschoolers of both genders (choice
D) are too young for scoliosis screening as the condition usually manifests during adolescence.

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