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 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with gonorrhea. The client reports having sex with multiple partners. Which response should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying sexual partners is critical to prevent further spread of gonorrhea, ensuring they are tested and treated, as asymptomatic individuals can still transmit the infection.
Question 4 of 5
The parish nurse notes that an older adult client has had a 5 lb (2.3 kg) weight loss since a check-up one month ago. The client has good hygiene, still drives a car, and lives alone. To which agency should the nurse refer this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Senior Citizen Center offers social activities and meal programs that can address potential causes of weight loss, such as isolation or inadequate nutrition, suitable for an independent older adult.
Question 5 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.