HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is planning strategies to prevent an increase in the incidence of osteoporosis in the community. Which activity should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing physical education promotes weight-bearing exercises, essential for building bone density and preventing osteoporosis, especially in youth.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse who is reviewing immunization records of students who will start kindergarten within the next month notes that most of the students have only received one dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contacting parents before the school year ensures timely MMR second-dose administration, meeting school entry requirements.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is documenting the medical history of a young adult client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily and the client's father died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Which annual screening is most important for the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Given the client's smoking habit and family history of early heart attack, screening for hyperlipidemia is critical to address cardiovascular risk, which is heightened by these factors and diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
The community health center has noticed a dramatic increase in influenza cases over prior years. The facility nurses have been charged with reviewing outcome data to determine if there is a trend in vaccination rates, and if a trend is noted, reasons for decline. An action plan will be developed to increase rates, if needed. The facility nursing team develops a plan to survey the community and facility records. Select all applicable action(s) that will facilitate gathering data for analysis.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Surveys (
A), immunization rate changes (
C), electronic record reports (
D), and geographic distribution analysis (F) provide comprehensive data to identify vaccination trends and patterns.
Question 5 of 5
A toddler is brought by a parent to the health department for scheduled immunizations. The toddler clings to the caregiver and cowers when approached. Which assessment warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Circular burns are suggestive of abuse, requiring immediate intervention to ensure the child's safety and further investigation.