HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is helping a group of nursing students plan a tertiary prevention program for a local community clinic that serves a majority Hispanic population. Which service project meets the requirement of a tertiary prevention program and would best serve this population?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating foot care for diabetic clients is tertiary prevention, focusing on managing complications of an existing condition, highly relevant for a Hispanic population with a high prevalence of diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
A 66-year-old client is retiring and will no longer have health insurance through a place of employment. Which agency should the client be referred to by the employee health nurse for health insurance needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare is the federal health insurance program for those 65 and older, making it the most suitable for a 66-year-old retiree's insurance needs.
Question 3 of 5
Which annual screening should the nurse include when planning an eye health program at a preschool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visual acuity screening is essential for preschoolers to detect vision issues like amblyopia or refractive errors that could impact development and learning, making it the priority for annual eye health programs.
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is assessing a group of middle school students for signs of scoliosis and discovers a student with a noticeable unequal symmetry of the upper and lower back. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Referring for further evaluation by a specialist ensures accurate diagnosis and timely management of potential scoliosis, addressing the observed asymmetry.
Question 5 of 5
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which diseases are reportable infectious diseases? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Anthrax, Diphtheria, and Tuberculosis are reportable due to their severe public health implications, potential for outbreaks, and, in the case of anthrax, bioterrorism concerns. Pediculosis and bacterial conjunctivitis, while public health concerns, are not typically mandated for reporting to the CDC.