HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A homeless client with alcohol dependency will be dismissed from the emergency department in 24 hours. The nurse notes that a tuberculin (TB) skin test was prescribed by the healthcare provider. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring follow-up for TB test reading is critical, especially for a homeless client, to confirm diagnosis and prevent missed results.
Question 2 of 5
The school health nurse observes that a large percentage of Hispanic children in the elementary school are overweight. Which screening program should the nurse choose to target the highest priority health concern for this population?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Overweight Hispanic children are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, making diabetes screening a priority to detect and manage this condition early, given its increasing prevalence in this population.
Question 3 of 5
A newly hired school nurse conducts a 'windshield' survey of the geographic area served by the school, Which method is best for the nurse to use to objectively validate the findings obtained?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morbidity and mortality data provide objective, quantifiable evidence to validate windshield survey findings, offering insights into health trends and disease prevalence in the community.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is developing a health risk screening protocol for use at an elementary school. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in this protocol?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight and height measurements are essential for assessing growth, detecting malnutrition or obesity, and monitoring overall health in elementary students.
Question 5 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.