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Community Health HESI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A public health nurse is planning a campaign to increase immunization rates among children in a low-income community. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing free immunizations directly addresses financial barriers and increases accessibility for families in low-income communities.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube to continuous suction. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte imbalance in clients with a nasogastric tube to continuous suction because potassium is lost through gastric fluids.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with pneumonia who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which finding indicates that the therapy is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute indicates effective oxygen therapy. In pneumonia, the respiratory rate typically increases due to the body's effort to improve oxygenation. Option B (pH of 7.35) is related to acid-base balance, not specifically indicating oxygen therapy effectiveness. Option C (oxygen saturation of 92%) is below the normal range (95-100%), suggesting the need for oxygen therapy. Option D (clear breath sounds) is a positive finding but not a direct indicator of oxygen therapy effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
Community health nurses are particularly concerned with the source of communicable diseases such as hepatitis A. Which group of individuals have a higher risk of contracting that type of hepatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A is often spread through close personal contact and poor sanitary conditions, which are more common in low-income, cramped living situations.
Question 5 of 5
A public health nurse is working with a community to improve access to mental health services. Which intervention is most likely to be effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting up mental health clinics in accessible locations makes it easier for community members to access the care they need.
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