HESI LPN
Community Health HESI Practice Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
Refers to the nurses in the local/national health departments or public schools:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct term for nurses working in local/national health departments or public schools is 'public health nurse.' This term specifically refers to individual nurses in those settings.
Choice A, 'Public health nursing,' is a broader term that refers to the field of nursing focused on improving community health.
Choices C and D, 'Registered midwives' and 'Registered nurses,' do not specifically indicate the nurses working in local/national health departments or public schools, making them incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A client with HIV/AIDS is receiving zidovudine (Retrovir). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Anemia. Zidovudine (Retrovir) can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to anemia. Monitoring for signs of anemia, such as fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath, is crucial.
Choice A, Hyperglycemia, is not a common adverse effect of zidovudine.
Choice C, Hypertension, is not directly associated with zidovudine use.
Choice D, Hypercalcemia, is also not a typical adverse effect of zidovudine.
Question 3 of 5
What does the nurse perform to determine the family nursing problems/needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: assessment. Assessment is the initial step in identifying family nursing problems/needs. During assessment, the nurse collects data to understand the family's health status, strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for intervention. This process helps in developing an accurate picture of the family's situation.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because goal setting, family health care plan formulation, and evaluation come after the assessment phase. Goal setting occurs once the issues are identified, the family health care plan is developed based on assessment findings, and evaluation is the final step to assess the effectiveness of the interventions implemented.
Question 4 of 5
What is the measure of the number of new cases of a disease in a specific population during a certain time period called?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, Incidence. Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disease in a specific population during a certain time period. Prevalence (choice
A) refers to the total number of cases of a disease in a population at a specific point in time. Mortality rate (choice
C) is the measure of the number of deaths in a particular population due to a specific cause. Morbidity rate (choice
D) is a broader term that encompasses the incidence and prevalence of a disease in a population.
Question 5 of 5
Which bioterrorism agent poses a high risk for use as a potential biological weapon due to its ability to be readily transmitted through several portals of entry?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is Anthrax. Anthrax is a high-risk bioterrorism agent because it can be readily transmitted through multiple portals of entry such as inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. This makes it a significant concern for use as a biological weapon. Smallpox, though highly contagious, is not known for multiple portals of entry like Anthrax. Botulism is a potent toxin but is not as easily transmissible through various routes as Anthrax. Tularemia, while a serious bacterial infection, does not have the same ease of transmission through multiple portals of entry as Anthrax.