HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A 66-year-old client is retiring and will no longer have health insurance through a place of employment. Which agency should the client be referred to by the employee health nurse for health insurance needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare is the federal health insurance program for those 65 and older, making it the most suitable for a 66-year-old retiree's insurance needs.
Question 3 of 5
One hundred families in a community refuse to have their children immunized because of religious beliefs. When one documented case of whooping cough occurs within this aggregate, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quarantining the affected child's family members prevents whooping cough spread, targeting those most likely exposed.
Question 4 of 5
After assessing the health care needs of an elementary school, the nurse determines that an increased prevalence of pediculosis capitis is a priority problem. The nurse develops a 2-month program with the goal to eradicate the condition in the school. The program includes educational pamphlets sent home to parents and regular assessment of children by the school nurse. Which action should the nurse implement to evaluate the effectiveness of the program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring prevalence after the program compares pre- and post-intervention rates, directly assessing the program's success in reducing pediculosis cases.
Question 5 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.