HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning a health fair for high school students. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing sexual activity is critical for high school students to address sexual health, STIs, and pregnancy risks, guiding tailored education and interventions.
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
The elementary school nurse has identified a problem requiring a secondary intervention. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sending letters about a lice infestation is a secondary prevention intervention, addressing an identified problem to control its spread.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
To promote heart healthy eating during a school health fair, the nurse presents information about a 'Mediterranean-based' approach to eating. To assess learning, the nurse sponsors a contest and asks the children to create a rhyme that shows foods that should be limited. Which selection should the nurse choose as the winner of the contest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Mediterranean diet limits red meats and sweets, making 'meats and sweets' the correct choice for foods to restrict for heart health.