HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching adults in the community about suicide awareness. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe life stresses are a well-established risk factor for suicide across all ages, critical for awareness and prevention efforts.
Question 2 of 5
The community health center has noticed a dramatic increase in influenza cases over prior years. The facility nurses have been charged with reviewing outcome data to determine if there is a trend in vaccination rates, and if a trend is noted, reasons for decline. An action plan will be developed to increase rates, if needed. The facility nursing team develops a plan to survey the community and facility records. Select all applicable action(s) that will facilitate gathering data for analysis.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Surveys (
A), immunization rate changes (
C), electronic record reports (
D), and geographic distribution analysis (F) provide comprehensive data to identify vaccination trends and patterns.
Question 3 of 5
During a community health screening fair for older adults, the nurse observes a client who has pale, bluish feet, with sores on both lower extremities that are healing poorly. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pale, bluish feet with poor-healing sores suggest serious conditions like peripheral vascular disease, requiring a comprehensive healthcare provider evaluation.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
When assessing the health of a community, which is the most important information for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expressed needs of community members provide direct insight into specific health concerns and priorities, ensuring interventions are relevant and effective.