Population Health HESI practice
Examination and Actual Detailed
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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
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
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 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
A young woman tells the public health nurse that a friend was recently diagnosed with Hep B
, 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?
The home health nurse is planning a visit with a client who has been discharged home after a
hospitalization. Which action should the nurse implement?
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
Lillian Wald was a significant person in the history of American nursing. Which contributions can
be attributed to her? (Select all that apply)
a. Development of public health nursing practice
b. First nursing service for occupational health
c. Campaigned for laws to requires registration for nurses
d. Established committee that was the forerunner of the NLN
e. Instituted a sliding scale fee for service - Answer a. Development of public health nursing
practice
b. First nursing service for occupational health
d. Established committee that was the forerunner of the NLN
e. Instituted a sliding scale fee for service
Which topic should the nurse include in planning a primary prevention class for adolescents?
a. Risk factors for heart disease
b. Dietary management of obesity
c. Suicide risks and prevention
d. Coping with stressful situations - Answer c. Suicide risks and prevention
Examination and Actual Detailed
Answers 2025\2026 Updated.
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
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
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 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
A young woman tells the public health nurse that a friend was recently diagnosed with Hep B
, 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?
The home health nurse is planning a visit with a client who has been discharged home after a
hospitalization. Which action should the nurse implement?
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
Lillian Wald was a significant person in the history of American nursing. Which contributions can
be attributed to her? (Select all that apply)
a. Development of public health nursing practice
b. First nursing service for occupational health
c. Campaigned for laws to requires registration for nurses
d. Established committee that was the forerunner of the NLN
e. Instituted a sliding scale fee for service - Answer a. Development of public health nursing
practice
b. First nursing service for occupational health
d. Established committee that was the forerunner of the NLN
e. Instituted a sliding scale fee for service
Which topic should the nurse include in planning a primary prevention class for adolescents?
a. Risk factors for heart disease
b. Dietary management of obesity
c. Suicide risks and prevention
d. Coping with stressful situations - Answer c. Suicide risks and prevention
