HESI RN
HESI RN Community and Population Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While presenting a workshop titled, 'Improving Access to Health Services' to community leaders, the community health nurse is asked by a city council member to explain the reason for addressing this issue. Which statement provides the best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Healthy People 2030' identifies access as a national goal, underscoring its importance in public health, making it a compelling reason for addressing the issue.
Question 2 of 5
A client who recently returned from international travel presents to the clinic with high fever, chills, headache, and muscular aches. The healthcare provider suspects severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). To prevent transmission of the virus to others, which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An N95 respirator mask is critical for preventing airborne transmission of SARS, offering superior protection compared to other measures like hand washing or tissue disposal.
Question 3 of 5
Several clients who have recently come to the local health clinic in a rural county are diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). After reporting the occurrence to the health department, which community focused action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A community health assessment is the first step to understand the extent of the TB outbreak, identify high-risk groups, and tailor interventions like screening or education effectively.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching adults in the community about suicide awareness. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe life stresses are a well-established risk factor for suicide across all ages, critical for awareness and prevention efforts.
Question 5 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.