HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which annual screening should the nurse include when planning an eye health program at a preschool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visual acuity screening is essential for preschoolers to detect vision issues like amblyopia or refractive errors that could impact development and learning, making it the priority for annual eye health programs.
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
Which measure should the college health clinic nurse implement to reduce the incidence of meningococcal meningitis in college freshmen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The meningococcal vaccine is the most effective measure to prevent meningococcal meningitis in high-risk dorm settings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is documenting the medical history of a young adult client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily and the client's father died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Which annual screening is most important for the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Given the client's smoking habit and family history of early heart attack, screening for hyperlipidemia is critical to address cardiovascular risk, which is heightened by these factors and diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
The community health nurse determines that the average family income of a certain community is $67,000 per year with a range of $27,000 to $102,000. Based on this demographic information, which additional information is important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing income distribution frequency reveals socioeconomic disparities, guiding targeted interventions to address the needs of both lower and higher-income groups within the community.