[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
HESI Community Exam Questions &
Answers, Comprehensive Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
51 Questions 14 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 51 verified questions with correct answers focused on public health nursing principles.
Each question is designed to assess understanding of community health needs, health promotion strategies,
and client education, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and professional certification
readiness.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Examines the follow-up and management of clients after
Postoperative Care surgical procedures. 4 Qs 7.8%
Nutritional Assessment and Focuses on assessing dietary habits and promoting healthy
Education eating practices. 4 Qs 7.8%
Epidemiology and Public Health Covers the use of epidemiological principles to address
Strategies community health issues. 4 Qs 7.8%
Chronic Disease Management Looks at care considerations for clients with chronic illnesses. 4 Qs 7.8%
Involves assessing health needs and risks within community
Community Health Assessments populations. 4 Qs 7.8%
Focuses on assessments and interventions for clients
Home Health Care receiving care at home. 4 Qs 7.8%
Addresses strategies for preventing disease and promoting
Preventive Health Measures health in various demographics. 4 Qs 7.8%
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Emphasizes understanding and respecting diverse cultural
Cultural Competence in Nursing practices in health care. 4 Qs 7.8%
Mental Health and Support Examines mental health issues and the importance of
Systems community and familial support. 4 Qs 7.8%
Focuses on health education and screenings in school
School Health Programs settings. 3 Qs 5.9%
Covers strategies for managing and preventing the spread of
Infectious Disease Control infectious diseases. 3 Qs 5.9%
Explores the role of health policies and advocacy in shaping
Health Policy and Advocacy community health resources. 3 Qs 5.9%
Emergency Preparedness and Addresses the roles of nurses in community emergencies and
Response disaster responses. 3 Qs 5.9%
Client Education and Health Focuses on the importance of educating clients about their
Literacy health and health systems. 3 Qs 5.9%
Total Exam Coverage 14 Integrated Topic Modules 51 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: POSTOPERATIVE CARE
4 Questions • 7.8% of Exam • Examines the follow-up and management of clients after surgical procedures.
QUESTION 1
During a two-week postoperative follow-up home visit, a female client who had gastric
bypass surgery exhibits abdominal tenderness, shoulder pain, and describes feelings
of malaise. Her vital signs are: temperature 101.8 °F, blood pressure 100/50, heart rate
104 beats/minute, and respirations 18 breaths/minute. Which action should the nurse
take?
[a] Determine the client's current oxygen saturation rate.
[b] Instruct the client to drive to the hospital for admission
[c] Recheck the client's vital signs in 30 minutes
[d] Have the client transported via ambulance to the hospital
Correct Answer: D. Have the client transported via ambulance to the hospital.
QUESTION 2
A teenage boy with a history of recurring atopic dermatitis (eczema) tells the school
nurse that he wants to play high school football. Which action should the nurse take?
[a] Encourage the teenager to join the swim team instead of the football team
[b] Notify the parents of problems associated with perspiration for those with eczema
[c] Tell the teenager to shower with a non-perfumed soaps immediately after practice
[d] Inform the football coach of the teenager's skin condition and its manifestations.
Correct Answer: C. Tell the teenager to shower with a non-perfumed soaps immediately after practice.
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HESI Community Exam Questions &
Answers, Comprehensive Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
51 Questions 14 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 51 verified questions with correct answers focused on public health nursing principles.
Each question is designed to assess understanding of community health needs, health promotion strategies,
and client education, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and professional certification
readiness.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Examines the follow-up and management of clients after
Postoperative Care surgical procedures. 4 Qs 7.8%
Nutritional Assessment and Focuses on assessing dietary habits and promoting healthy
Education eating practices. 4 Qs 7.8%
Epidemiology and Public Health Covers the use of epidemiological principles to address
Strategies community health issues. 4 Qs 7.8%
Chronic Disease Management Looks at care considerations for clients with chronic illnesses. 4 Qs 7.8%
Involves assessing health needs and risks within community
Community Health Assessments populations. 4 Qs 7.8%
Focuses on assessments and interventions for clients
Home Health Care receiving care at home. 4 Qs 7.8%
Addresses strategies for preventing disease and promoting
Preventive Health Measures health in various demographics. 4 Qs 7.8%
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Emphasizes understanding and respecting diverse cultural
Cultural Competence in Nursing practices in health care. 4 Qs 7.8%
Mental Health and Support Examines mental health issues and the importance of
Systems community and familial support. 4 Qs 7.8%
Focuses on health education and screenings in school
School Health Programs settings. 3 Qs 5.9%
Covers strategies for managing and preventing the spread of
Infectious Disease Control infectious diseases. 3 Qs 5.9%
Explores the role of health policies and advocacy in shaping
Health Policy and Advocacy community health resources. 3 Qs 5.9%
Emergency Preparedness and Addresses the roles of nurses in community emergencies and
Response disaster responses. 3 Qs 5.9%
Client Education and Health Focuses on the importance of educating clients about their
Literacy health and health systems. 3 Qs 5.9%
Total Exam Coverage 14 Integrated Topic Modules 51 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: POSTOPERATIVE CARE
4 Questions • 7.8% of Exam • Examines the follow-up and management of clients after surgical procedures.
QUESTION 1
During a two-week postoperative follow-up home visit, a female client who had gastric
bypass surgery exhibits abdominal tenderness, shoulder pain, and describes feelings
of malaise. Her vital signs are: temperature 101.8 °F, blood pressure 100/50, heart rate
104 beats/minute, and respirations 18 breaths/minute. Which action should the nurse
take?
[a] Determine the client's current oxygen saturation rate.
[b] Instruct the client to drive to the hospital for admission
[c] Recheck the client's vital signs in 30 minutes
[d] Have the client transported via ambulance to the hospital
Correct Answer: D. Have the client transported via ambulance to the hospital.
QUESTION 2
A teenage boy with a history of recurring atopic dermatitis (eczema) tells the school
nurse that he wants to play high school football. Which action should the nurse take?
[a] Encourage the teenager to join the swim team instead of the football team
[b] Notify the parents of problems associated with perspiration for those with eczema
[c] Tell the teenager to shower with a non-perfumed soaps immediately after practice
[d] Inform the football coach of the teenager's skin condition and its manifestations.
Correct Answer: C. Tell the teenager to shower with a non-perfumed soaps immediately after practice.
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