Population Health HESI Practice Questions and
Guide Answers, 100% Verified Graded A+
1. During a home health visit, a male client reports to the nurse that he felt
a solid testicular mass during self-exam, but that it wasn't painful. What
instruction should the nurse provide the client?
a. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual medical
exam
b. Notify the HCP if the mass becomes soft, painful, or starts to drain
c. Schedule an appointment with the HCP for prompt evaluation
d. Testicular nodules are of concern only if they feel matted or are not easily
movable
Answer: c. Schedule an appointment with the HCP for prompt evaluation
2. The home health nurse is admitting a client with Parkinson's disease to
the home healthcare service. In planning care for this client, which nursing
,diagnosis has priority?
a. Impaired physical mobility r/t muscle rigidity and weakness
b. Ineffective coping r/t depression and dysfunction to disease progression
c. Ineffective breathing pattern r/t respiratory muscle weakness
d. Fear r/t constant possibility of experiencing seizures
Answer: a. Impaired physical mobility r/t muscle rigidity and weakness
3. A home health nurse knows that a 70-year-old male client who is convalesc-
ing at home following a hip replacement, is at risk for developing decbitus
ulcers. Which physical characteristic of aging contributes to such risk?
a. 16% increase in overall body fat
b. Reduced melanin production
c. Thinning of skin with loss of elasticity
d. Calcium loss in the bones
Answer: c. Thinning of skin with loss of elasticity
4. A young woman tells the public health nurse that a friend was recently
diagnosed with Hep B and she is concerned about getting the disease. During
the assessment interview, which question is most important for the nurse to
, ask this woman?
a. Did you drink or use any utensils that your friend used?
b. Have you noticed any yellowish tinge to the whites of your eyes?
c. Have you shared any needles or had sex with your friend?
d. How long ago was your friend diagnosed with Hep B?
Answer: c. Have you shared any needles or had sex with your friend?
5. The home health nurse is planning a visit with a client who has been dis-
charged home after a hospitalization. Which action should the nurse imple-
ment?
a. Avoid creating barriers by wearing a name tag in the home
b. Schedule home visits that take place during the daylight hours
c. Ensure HIPAA laws are observed by avoiding visits with other home care
providers
d. Use a duplicate copy of the client's record to provide concurrent services
Answer: b. Schedule home visits that take place during the daylight hours
6. Lillian Wald was a significant person in the history of American nursing.
Which contributions can be attributed to her? (Select all that apply)
Guide Answers, 100% Verified Graded A+
1. During a home health visit, a male client reports to the nurse that he felt
a solid testicular mass during self-exam, but that it wasn't painful. What
instruction should the nurse provide the client?
a. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual medical
exam
b. Notify the HCP if the mass becomes soft, painful, or starts to drain
c. Schedule an appointment with the HCP for prompt evaluation
d. Testicular nodules are of concern only if they feel matted or are not easily
movable
Answer: c. Schedule an appointment with the HCP for prompt evaluation
2. The home health nurse is admitting a client with Parkinson's disease to
the home healthcare service. In planning care for this client, which nursing
,diagnosis has priority?
a. Impaired physical mobility r/t muscle rigidity and weakness
b. Ineffective coping r/t depression and dysfunction to disease progression
c. Ineffective breathing pattern r/t respiratory muscle weakness
d. Fear r/t constant possibility of experiencing seizures
Answer: a. Impaired physical mobility r/t muscle rigidity and weakness
3. A home health nurse knows that a 70-year-old male client who is convalesc-
ing at home following a hip replacement, is at risk for developing decbitus
ulcers. Which physical characteristic of aging contributes to such risk?
a. 16% increase in overall body fat
b. Reduced melanin production
c. Thinning of skin with loss of elasticity
d. Calcium loss in the bones
Answer: c. Thinning of skin with loss of elasticity
4. A young woman tells the public health nurse that a friend was recently
diagnosed with Hep B and she is concerned about getting the disease. During
the assessment interview, which question is most important for the nurse to
, ask this woman?
a. Did you drink or use any utensils that your friend used?
b. Have you noticed any yellowish tinge to the whites of your eyes?
c. Have you shared any needles or had sex with your friend?
d. How long ago was your friend diagnosed with Hep B?
Answer: c. Have you shared any needles or had sex with your friend?
5. The home health nurse is planning a visit with a client who has been dis-
charged home after a hospitalization. Which action should the nurse imple-
ment?
a. Avoid creating barriers by wearing a name tag in the home
b. Schedule home visits that take place during the daylight hours
c. Ensure HIPAA laws are observed by avoiding visits with other home care
providers
d. Use a duplicate copy of the client's record to provide concurrent services
Answer: b. Schedule home visits that take place during the daylight hours
6. Lillian Wald was a significant person in the history of American nursing.
Which contributions can be attributed to her? (Select all that apply)
