Community Health HESI Practice
Questions with correct Answers (A+
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A 12-year-old female is seen by the school nurse after recently experiencing
increasing difficulty sitting still and paying attention in class, and increasingly illegible
handwriting. the nurse observes that the cild has protruding eyeballs and a staring
expression. What action should the nurse take next?
A. Refer the child for psychologic evaluation due to attention deficit disorder
B. Call the child's parents to schedule the child for an immediate medical exam
C. Gather additional data by taking a health history and measuring vital signs
D. Collaborate with the teacher to place the child on a behavior modification program
- ANSWER: C. Gather additional data by taking a health history and measuring vital
signs
A college student asks the nurse in the Campus Student Health Center about
obtaining medication for motion sickness before a scuba diving trip. What instruction
should the nurse give the student regarding the use of prescription-strength
scopolamine (Transderm-V)?
A. "Take the oral preparation 30 minutes before diving."
B. "Apply the skin patch behind the ear 12 hours before your trip."
C. "Use the medication at the first feeling of nausea on the boat."
D. "Apply a new skin patch every 6 hours to the chest or abdomen." - ANSWER: B.
"Apply the skin patch behind the ear 12 hours before your trip."
A home health nurse knows that a 70-year-old male client who is convalescing at
home following a hip replacement, is at risk for developing decubitus ulcers. Which
physical characteristic of aging contributes to such a risk?
A. 16% increase in overall body fat
B. Reduced melanin production
C. Thinning of the skin with loss of elasticity
D. Calcium loss in the bones - ANSWER: C. Thinning of the skin with loss of
elasticity
A male client is brought to the emergency department as the result of a motorcycle
accident. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, and states that he
has no intention of ever wearing one. Within the framework of the Transtheoretical
Model (TTM), which response should the nurse provide?
A. "Wearing a helmet or not is certainly an individual decision."
B. "You should seriously consider wearing a helmet."
,C. "Riding a motorcycle with a helmet increases your safety."
D. "I really think you don't have the facts about helmet use." - ANSWER: A.
"Wearing a helmet or not is certainly an individual decision."
A nurse organizes a community action group to help resolve health problems in a
low income neighborhood with a large population of recent immigrants from Africa.
What problem should the nurse address first?
A. High rate of unemployment
B. Low immunization rate of children
C. Provision of substandard health care
D. Access to bilingual care providers - ANSWER: B. Low immunization rate of
children
A nurse working in a community health setting is preforming primary health
screenings. Which individual is at highest risk for contracting an HIV infection?
A. A 17-year-old who is sexually active with numerous partners
B. A 45-year-old lesbian who has been sexually active with two partners in the past
year
C. A 30-year-old cocaine user who inhales the drug and works in a topless bar
D. A 34-year-old male homosexual who is in a monogamous relationship -
ANSWER: A. A 17-year-old who is sexually active with numerous partners
A terrorist attack has occurred and several people have inhaled Ricin. Which
intervention should the emergency department nurse implement when caring for
these clients?
A. Administer the antibiotic streptomycin, IV STAT
B. Provide all clients with the Ricin antidote
C. Implement strict respiratory isolation immediately
D. Provide supportive nursing care until antitoxin is available - ANSWER: D. Provide
supportive nursing care until antitoxin is available
A young woman tells the public health nurse that a friend was recently diagnosed
with Hepatitis 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 after 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 Hepatitis B?" - ANSWER: C.
"Have you shared any needles or had sex with your friend?"
After accepting the position of school nurse in a public elementary school, what
strategy is best for the nurse to use to obtain an overview understanding of the
student body?
, A. Review all of the health records of the students presently registered for classes
B. talk with the current officers of the parent-teacher association
C. Send home a survey form to parents of third grade students
D. Conduct a windshield survey of the geographic areas served by the school -
ANSWER: D. Conduct a windshield survey of the geographic areas served by the
school
An occupational health nurse is reviewing a 20-year-old trend in the United States
that has resulted in an increase in certain industrial workforce. Which medical
conditions are specifically identified with this trend?
A. asthma
B. Alcoholism
C. Lung cancer
D. Lead poisoning
E. West Nile virus infection
F. Hepatitis B virus infection - ANSWER: A. asthma
C. Lung cancer
Attendance at a community health clinic is rising and clients have long waits for
service. The charge nurse believes that a computer system would be helpful in
decreasing the time needed to conduct intake and exit processing. What is the nest
way for the nurse to introduce the idea of obtaining a computer system for the clinic?
A. Ask the medical director to talk to the Board of Directors about obtaining funds to
implement a computer system
B. Send a signed letter to the editor of the local newspaper describing the benefits to
the community
C. Submit a written proposal to the Board of Directors about hardware and software
improvement needs
D. Meet informally with some Board members to enlist their support for the idea of
implementing a computer system - ANSWER: C. Submit a written proposal to the
Board of Directors about hardware and software improvement needs
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 healthcare provider if the mass becomes soft, painful, or starts to drain
C. Schedule an appointment with the healthcare provider 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 healthcare provider for
prompt evaluation
Questions with correct Answers (A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
A 12-year-old female is seen by the school nurse after recently experiencing
increasing difficulty sitting still and paying attention in class, and increasingly illegible
handwriting. the nurse observes that the cild has protruding eyeballs and a staring
expression. What action should the nurse take next?
A. Refer the child for psychologic evaluation due to attention deficit disorder
B. Call the child's parents to schedule the child for an immediate medical exam
C. Gather additional data by taking a health history and measuring vital signs
D. Collaborate with the teacher to place the child on a behavior modification program
- ANSWER: C. Gather additional data by taking a health history and measuring vital
signs
A college student asks the nurse in the Campus Student Health Center about
obtaining medication for motion sickness before a scuba diving trip. What instruction
should the nurse give the student regarding the use of prescription-strength
scopolamine (Transderm-V)?
A. "Take the oral preparation 30 minutes before diving."
B. "Apply the skin patch behind the ear 12 hours before your trip."
C. "Use the medication at the first feeling of nausea on the boat."
D. "Apply a new skin patch every 6 hours to the chest or abdomen." - ANSWER: B.
"Apply the skin patch behind the ear 12 hours before your trip."
A home health nurse knows that a 70-year-old male client who is convalescing at
home following a hip replacement, is at risk for developing decubitus ulcers. Which
physical characteristic of aging contributes to such a risk?
A. 16% increase in overall body fat
B. Reduced melanin production
C. Thinning of the skin with loss of elasticity
D. Calcium loss in the bones - ANSWER: C. Thinning of the skin with loss of
elasticity
A male client is brought to the emergency department as the result of a motorcycle
accident. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, and states that he
has no intention of ever wearing one. Within the framework of the Transtheoretical
Model (TTM), which response should the nurse provide?
A. "Wearing a helmet or not is certainly an individual decision."
B. "You should seriously consider wearing a helmet."
,C. "Riding a motorcycle with a helmet increases your safety."
D. "I really think you don't have the facts about helmet use." - ANSWER: A.
"Wearing a helmet or not is certainly an individual decision."
A nurse organizes a community action group to help resolve health problems in a
low income neighborhood with a large population of recent immigrants from Africa.
What problem should the nurse address first?
A. High rate of unemployment
B. Low immunization rate of children
C. Provision of substandard health care
D. Access to bilingual care providers - ANSWER: B. Low immunization rate of
children
A nurse working in a community health setting is preforming primary health
screenings. Which individual is at highest risk for contracting an HIV infection?
A. A 17-year-old who is sexually active with numerous partners
B. A 45-year-old lesbian who has been sexually active with two partners in the past
year
C. A 30-year-old cocaine user who inhales the drug and works in a topless bar
D. A 34-year-old male homosexual who is in a monogamous relationship -
ANSWER: A. A 17-year-old who is sexually active with numerous partners
A terrorist attack has occurred and several people have inhaled Ricin. Which
intervention should the emergency department nurse implement when caring for
these clients?
A. Administer the antibiotic streptomycin, IV STAT
B. Provide all clients with the Ricin antidote
C. Implement strict respiratory isolation immediately
D. Provide supportive nursing care until antitoxin is available - ANSWER: D. Provide
supportive nursing care until antitoxin is available
A young woman tells the public health nurse that a friend was recently diagnosed
with Hepatitis 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 after 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 Hepatitis B?" - ANSWER: C.
"Have you shared any needles or had sex with your friend?"
After accepting the position of school nurse in a public elementary school, what
strategy is best for the nurse to use to obtain an overview understanding of the
student body?
, A. Review all of the health records of the students presently registered for classes
B. talk with the current officers of the parent-teacher association
C. Send home a survey form to parents of third grade students
D. Conduct a windshield survey of the geographic areas served by the school -
ANSWER: D. Conduct a windshield survey of the geographic areas served by the
school
An occupational health nurse is reviewing a 20-year-old trend in the United States
that has resulted in an increase in certain industrial workforce. Which medical
conditions are specifically identified with this trend?
A. asthma
B. Alcoholism
C. Lung cancer
D. Lead poisoning
E. West Nile virus infection
F. Hepatitis B virus infection - ANSWER: A. asthma
C. Lung cancer
Attendance at a community health clinic is rising and clients have long waits for
service. The charge nurse believes that a computer system would be helpful in
decreasing the time needed to conduct intake and exit processing. What is the nest
way for the nurse to introduce the idea of obtaining a computer system for the clinic?
A. Ask the medical director to talk to the Board of Directors about obtaining funds to
implement a computer system
B. Send a signed letter to the editor of the local newspaper describing the benefits to
the community
C. Submit a written proposal to the Board of Directors about hardware and software
improvement needs
D. Meet informally with some Board members to enlist their support for the idea of
implementing a computer system - ANSWER: C. Submit a written proposal to the
Board of Directors about hardware and software improvement needs
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 healthcare provider if the mass becomes soft, painful, or starts to drain
C. Schedule an appointment with the healthcare provider 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 healthcare provider for
prompt evaluation
