HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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
While reviewing the objectives for 'Healthy People 2030,' the nurse determines that the community has a significant problem in preventing dental caries among children. To bring about change that addresses this identified community health problem, which is the best place to initiate a prevention program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The WIC office targets low-income families with young children, ideal for dental caries prevention through education and resources.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes that the influenza immunization rates are much lower for certain demographic groups than for others. Which intervention is likely to be most useful in increasing the rates of immunization in these under-served immunization groups?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conveniently located clinics address access barriers, increasing influenza vaccination rates in underserved groups.
Question 5 of 5
During a community health screening fair for older adults, the nurse observes a client who has pale, bluish feet, with sores on both lower extremities that are healing poorly. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pale, bluish feet with poor-healing sores suggest serious conditions like peripheral vascular disease, requiring a comprehensive healthcare provider evaluation.