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HESI Community Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
The wife of an older adult man who has had diabetes mellitus for the past 10 years reports to the home health nurse that her husband fell yesterday while taking his daily walk in the neighborhood. He has a bruised hand and a small abrasion on his left knee. The nurse assesses that his neurologic vital signs are stable. To reduce risk for future falls, which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for paresthesia (numbness or tingling) in the feet can help determine if the client has a loss of sensation, which increases fall risk.
Question 2 of 5
The healthcare professional is preparing a presentation on the impact of substance abuse on families. Which approach is most effective for engaging the audience?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sharing personal stories from individuals affected by substance abuse is the most effective approach for engaging the audience. Personal stories evoke emotions, create empathy, and make the impact of substance abuse more relatable and tangible for the audience. This approach helps in fostering a deeper understanding of the real-life consequences of substance abuse on families. The other options, such as showing statistical data (choice A), distributing informational brochures (choice C), and providing a list of treatment centers (choice D), may be informative but may not engage the audience on an emotional level as effectively as personal stories.
Question 3 of 5
The wife of an older adult man who has had diabetes mellitus for the past 10 years reports to the home health nurse that her husband fell yesterday while taking his daily walk in the neighborhood. He has a bruised hand and a small abrasion on his left knee. The nurse assesses that his neurologic vital signs are stable. To reduce risk for future falls, which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for paresthesia (numbness or tingling) in the feet can help determine if the client has a loss of sensation, which increases fall risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is planning a program to address the rising rates of obesity in the community. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Organizing community exercise programs encourages physical activity, which is essential for weight management and reducing obesity rates.
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