HESI RN
RN HESI Community Health with NGN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child living in an inner city setting reports that there are no playgrounds or sidewalks in their area, so their grandmother does not allow them to go outside after school. The grandmother cooks traditional meals every evening. The child describes how they love their grandmother's cooking, and they get to use homemade tortillas instead of forks to pick up their food to eat. The child reports that they become short of breath easily when they are playing with their friends, and they have “a lot†of headaches. On a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being very happy, how would you rate your happiness with your weight? The child reports “2.â€. What do you believe is one thing that you can change to help you lose some of your weight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of the above strategies - increasing physical activity, improving diet, and reducing portion sizes - are important for weight loss. They work together to create a calorie deficit, which is necessary for weight loss. It's also important to note that these strategies should be implemented as part of a sustainable lifestyle change, rather than a short-term diet.
Question 2 of 5
A teenager with a history of recurring atopic dermatitis (eczema) tells the school nurse of a desire to play high school sports. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Showering with non-perfumed soaps immediately after practice is a good practice for a teenager with a history of recurring atopic dermatitis (eczema) who wants to play high school sports. Heat and humidity can cause perspiration, which intensifies itching with atopic dermatitis (eczema), so the client should be encouraged to shower, using non-perfumed soaps, as soon as possible after physical activity to remove perspiration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is triaging victims of a tornado at an emergency shelter. An adult who has been wandering and crying comes to the nurse. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Directing the client to the shelter's nutrition center to obtain water and food is the best action in this situation. The client may be dehydrated or hungry, which could be contributing to their distress. Providing for these basic needs can help to calm the client and provide a sense of safety and stability.
Question 4 of 5
The community health nurse determines that the average family income of a certain community is $67,000 per year with a range of $27,000 to $102,000. Based on this demographic information, which additional information is important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Understanding the frequency of incomes above and below the average can help the nurse identify income inequality within the community. This information is crucial as income inequality can impact access to healthcare services and health outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
A mother who is six weeks postpartum reports to the home health nurse that her milk supply seems to be diminishing. The nurse notices that the mother's 16-month-old child is constantly vying for her attention. What is the best advice the nurse can provide to help the mother with breastfeeding while also caring for a toddler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading a book to the 16-month-old child while the mother is breastfeeding the infant can be a practical solution. It allows the mother to attend to both children simultaneously, keeping the older child engaged while tending to the infant.