HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Several clients who have recently come to the local health clinic in a rural county are diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). After reporting the occurrence to the health department, which community focused action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A community health assessment is the first step to understand the extent of the TB outbreak, identify high-risk groups, and tailor interventions like screening or education effectively.
Question 2 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 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
Four students come to the school clinic simultaneously, seeking help from the school nurse. In which order of priority should the nurse provide care to these students? (Arrange the client with the highest priority first, on top, and lowest priority last, on bottom.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Asthma exacerbation (
A) is life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention. Hypoglycemia (
B) is urgent to prevent complications. Bleeding lacerations (
C) need prompt care but are less critical. Incontinence (
D) is least urgent, focusing on comfort after addressing medical emergencies.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a community's health promotion needs, which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interviewing community members identifies current health promotion needs and priorities, ensuring interventions are relevant and effective.