HESI RN
RN HESI Community Health with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The occupational health nurse in a mobile clinic is formulating an exposure control plan for blood-borne pathogens. Which topics should the nurse incorporate into this plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Puncture-resistant sharps containers, needleless medication delivery systems, vaccination schedule for Hepatitis B, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are all critical components of an exposure control plan for blood-borne pathogens. These measures directly reduce the risk of exposure and infection.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing disaster plans for a community. Which situation is an example of a high-intensity and small-scope disaster?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A tornado that destroys 25 houses and uproots an interstate for 0.5 miles is an example of a high-intensity, small-scope disaster. The disaster is high-intensity due to the destructive nature of a tornado, but the scope is relatively small, affecting only a limited number of houses and a small section of an interstate.
Question 4 of 5
While conducting a head lice screening for third-grade students, the school nurse notices a brownish thickening on the neck of one child. What should be the nurse's response to this observation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Given the observation of a brownish thickening on the neck of the child, it would be appropriate to recommend the parents to seek further medical evaluation for the child. This symptom could be indicative of various conditions, which would require further investigation.
Question 5 of 5
The number of students seeking information about teenage pregnancy has risen by 259%. Two years ago, a nurse evaluated the health needs of high school students and identified student pregnancy as a significant issue. As a result, the nurse created a pregnancy prevention program for the entire school district. Which outcome is the strongest evidence of the program's success?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A decrease in the number of teenage pregnancies in the school district is the strongest evidence of the program's success. This outcome directly aligns with the goal of a pregnancy prevention program, which is to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies.