HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Two years ago, the nurse assessed the health needs of high school students and determined that student pregnancy was a priority problem. The nurse then developed a pregnancy prevention program for the entire school district. Which finding is the best indicator of the program's effectiveness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A delay in first sexual experience directly indicates behavioral change, reducing pregnancy risk and demonstrating the program's effectiveness in altering student behavior.
Question 2 of 5
After assessing the health care needs of an elementary school, the nurse determines that an increased prevalence of pediculosis capitis is a priority problem. The nurse develops a 2-month program with the goal to eradicate the condition in the school. The program includes educational pamphlets sent home to parents and regular assessment of children by the school nurse. Which action should the nurse implement to evaluate the effectiveness of the program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring prevalence after the program compares pre- and post-intervention rates, directly assessing the program's success in reducing pediculosis cases.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse notes that the influenza immunization rates are much lower for certain demographic groups than for others. Which intervention is likely to be most useful in increasing the rates of immunization in these under-served immunization groups?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conveniently located clinics address access barriers, increasing influenza vaccination rates in underserved groups.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interested in studying the incidence of infant death in a particular city and wants to compare that city's rate to the state's rate. Which state resource should the nurse select to gather this information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Bureau of Vital Statistics provides detailed data on vital events like deaths, making it the best resource for accurate infant mortality rates for city and state comparisons.