HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client comes to the public health clinic requesting information about which immunizations to receive prior to visiting a developing nation. Which immunization should the nurse recommend as a priority for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A vaccine is prioritized for travel to developing nations due to high risk of transmission through contaminated food and water.
Question 2 of 5
A graduate nursing student requests information, including laboratory findings and chest x-ray results, about all clients with symptoms of HINI influenza A who have been seen during the last month in a community health clinic. Which action should the charge nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining client authorization ensures compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA, protecting client confidentiality.
Question 3 of 5
A client comes to the public health clinic requesting information about which immunizations to receive prior to visiting a developing nation. Which immunization should the nurse recommend as a priority for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A vaccine is prioritized for travel to developing nations due to high risk of transmission through contaminated food and water.
Question 4 of 5
On a day when the temperature is expected to drop to below freezing during the night, the nurse is asked to determine which homeless adults are most in need of the limited spaces that are available in a shelter. It is most important for which person to be admitted for the night?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A malnourished older person is most vulnerable to hypothermia due to impaired thermoregulation, making shelter critical to prevent cold-related illnesses.
Question 5 of 5
Four students come to the school clinic simultaneously, seeking help from the school nurse. In which order of priority should the nurse provide care to these students? (Arrange the client with the highest priority first, on top, and lowest priority last, on bottom.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Asthma exacerbation (
A) is life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention. Hypoglycemia (
B) is urgent to prevent complications. Bleeding lacerations (
C) need prompt care but are less critical. Incontinence (
D) is least urgent, focusing on comfort after addressing medical emergencies.