HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is assessing a group of middle school students for signs of scoliosis and discovers a student with a noticeable unequal symmetry of the upper and lower back. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Referring for further evaluation by a specialist ensures accurate diagnosis and timely management of potential scoliosis, addressing the observed asymmetry.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Four students come to the school clinic simultaneously, seeking help from the school nurse. In which order of priority should the nurse provide care to these students? (Arrange the client with the highest priority first, on top, and lowest priority last, on bottom.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Asthma exacerbation (
A) is life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention. Hypoglycemia (
B) is urgent to prevent complications. Bleeding lacerations (
C) need prompt care but are less critical. Incontinence (
D) is least urgent, focusing on comfort after addressing medical emergencies.
Question 4 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 5 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.