HESI RN
RN HESI Community Health with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting a suicide awareness session for adults in the community. What information should the nurse include in the session?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe life stresses at any age can indeed increase the risk of suicide. Stressful life events can overwhelm an individual's coping mechanisms and lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair, which are significant risk factors for suicide.
Question 2 of 5
In the context of the “Healthy People 2030†objectives, the nurse identifies a significant issue in the community related to the prevention of dental caries in children. Where would be the most effective location to start a prevention program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) office is an effective location for a prevention program. WIC offices serve a population that includes pregnant women, infants, and young children, who are at high risk for dental caries. These offices provide a supportive environment for education and preventive services.
Question 3 of 5
A 23-year-old single mother of three visits the Department of Health walk-in clinic with symptoms of abdominal pain, painful urination, fever, and vaginal discharge. She states that these symptoms began three days ago and she initially thought it was a urinary tract infection (UTI) until the vaginal discharge became purulent and bloody. She reports having three sexual partners over the past 60 days. She has visited the clinic three times in the past 12 months for similar concerns, but no sexually transmitted infections were diagnosed on those three prior visits. Given the history of clinic visits over the past 12 months with similar concerns, the nurse determines that client education should focus on prevention. What type of preventive education should the nurse identify for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention includes measures that prevent the occurrence of a specific disease or health condition. In the context of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), primary prevention would involve education on safe sex practices. This could include information on the use of condoms, the importance of regular STI testing, and the risks associated with having multiple sexual partners.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms resembling the flu. What information should the nurse gather to rule out exposure to anthrax spores?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anthrax is a serious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a bacterium that forms spores. Certain occupations, such as those involving livestock or animal products, may increase the risk of exposure to anthrax spores.
Question 5 of 5
An older adult is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What problems should the nurse expect to address in this client's home health care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Feeding assistance, fragile skin, risk for falls, chronic pain, and depression are all potential problems for an older adult with Parkinson's disease. These issues arise due to motor symptoms, skin changes, balance impairment, muscle stiffness, and increased prevalence of depression.