HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A migrant farm worker who lives in a mobile home with several other workers visits the Migrant Health Care Center. The client reports Increasing episodes of dizziness, headaches, abdominal cramps, and difficulty breathing. Which nursing action has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms like dizziness and breathing difficulty suggest pesticide poisoning, a common risk for farm workers, requiring immediate investigation to guide treatment.
Question 4 of 5
While presenting a workshop titled, 'Improving Access to Health Services' to community leaders, the community health nurse is asked by a city council member to explain the reason for addressing this issue. Which statement provides the best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Healthy People 2030' identifies access as a national goal, underscoring its importance in public health, making it a compelling reason for addressing the issue.
Question 5 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.