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
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 3 of 5
Tuberculosis (TB) screening at a federal prison reveals that two inmates have a positive skin test. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A chest x-ray is essential to determine if the positive skin test indicates active TB or latent infection, guiding appropriate treatment and preventing unnecessary medication use.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The school health nurse observes that a large percentage of Hispanic children in the elementary school are overweight. Which screening program should the nurse choose to target the highest priority health concern for this population?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Overweight Hispanic children are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, making diabetes screening a priority to detect and manage this condition early, given its increasing prevalence in this population.