HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working with a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to increase safety for children walking to and from a nearby elementary school. Which action should the nurse include to help achieve this goal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Designated safe houses provide a structured safety measure, offering refuge for children in emergencies, directly enhancing pedestrian safety.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is planning strategies to prevent an increase in the incidence of osteoporosis in the community. Which activity should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing physical education promotes weight-bearing exercises, essential for building bone density and preventing osteoporosis, especially in youth.
Question 3 of 5
A homeless client with alcohol dependency will be dismissed from the emergency department in 24 hours. The nurse notes that a tuberculin (TB) skin test was prescribed by the healthcare provider. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring follow-up for TB test reading is critical, especially for a homeless client, to confirm diagnosis and prevent missed results.
Question 4 of 5
A client comes to the public health clinic requesting information about which immunizations to receive prior to visiting a developing nation. Which immunization should the nurse recommend as a priority for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A vaccine is prioritized for travel to developing nations due to high risk of transmission through contaminated food and water.
Question 5 of 5
A school nurse is developing a health risk screening protocol for use at an elementary school. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in this protocol?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight and height measurements are essential for assessing growth, detecting malnutrition or obesity, and monitoring overall health in elementary students.