HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A middle-aged client presents for an annual health visit at a community clinic. The client is 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) tall, weighs 250 pounds (113.4 kg), and works as an accountant. The client has smoked at least one pack of cigarettes every day for the last 15 years. Which secondary prevention measure should the nurse recommend the client to follow?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure and lipid screening are secondary prevention measures to detect cardiovascular issues early, critical for a smoker with obesity and high cardiovascular risk.
Question 2 of 5
The community health nurse determines that the average family income of a certain community is $67,000 per year with a range of $27,000 to $102,000. Based on this demographic information, which additional information is important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing income distribution frequency reveals socioeconomic disparities, guiding targeted interventions to address the needs of both lower and higher-income groups within the community.
Question 3 of 5
The epidemiological triad can be used to frame strategies for the prevention of farm machinery injuries. Which action should the nurse take to focus on the agent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mandating safe tractor design targets the agent (machinery) in the epidemiological triad, reducing injury risk by improving equipment safety features.
Question 4 of 5
Which measure should the college health clinic nurse implement to reduce the incidence of meningococcal meningitis in college freshmen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The meningococcal vaccine is the most effective measure to prevent meningococcal meningitis in high-risk dorm settings.
Question 5 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.