HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assessing the health of a community, which is the most important information for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expressed needs of community members provide direct insight into specific health concerns and priorities, ensuring interventions are relevant and effective.
Question 2 of 5
A toddler is brought by a parent to the health department for scheduled immunizations. The toddler clings to the caregiver and cowers when approached. Which assessment warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Circular burns are suggestive of abuse, requiring immediate intervention to ensure the child's safety and further investigation.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse identifies 15 new students with positive tuberculin tests among the 500 at-risk students tested. Which is the rate per 1,000 with new positive tests?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rate is calculated as (15/500) * 1,000 = 30/1,000, accurately reflecting the proportion of students with positive tests per 1,000.
Question 4 of 5
The epidemiological triad can be used to frame strategies for the prevention of farm machinery injuries. Which action should the nurse take to focus on the agent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mandating safe tractor design targets the agent (machinery) in the epidemiological triad, reducing injury risk by improving equipment safety features.
Question 5 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.