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Community Health HESI (1) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary focus of community health nursing?✔✔Promoting and protecting the health of populations
Which vaccination is most important for preventing community outbreaks of measles?✔✔MMR vaccine
What is the best method for assessing the health needs of a community?✔✔Conducting a community needs assessment
What is herd immunity?✔✔Protection of the population when enough individuals are immunized against a disease
Which screening test is most effective for detecting tuberculosis in the community?✔✔Mantoux skin test
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What is the first action a nurse should take when identifying a rise in influenza cases in the community?✔✔Report findings to public health authorities
What is the purpose of epidemiology in community health?✔✔To study the distribution and determinants of disease in populations
Which level of prevention is teaching adolescents about the dangers of vaping?✔✔Primary prevention
What level of prevention is providing rehabilitation services to a stroke patient?✔✔Tertiary prevention
What level of prevention is a mammogram screening?✔✔Secondary prevention
What is the most effective way to reduce transmission of communicable diseases in schools?✔✔Hand hygiene education 2 / 4
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What is the main role of a school nurse?✔✔Promote student health and academic success
What is the nurse’s priority during a community disaster response?✔✔Ensure safety and provide basic needs
What is the best intervention to address high rates of obesity in a community?✔✔Develop community-based nutrition and exercise programs
What is the most important step in preventing foodborne illness at a community event?✔✔Proper handwashing and safe food handling practices
What is the priority for a nurse conducting a home visit with a client on home oxygen?✔✔Assess the home for safety hazards
What is the best way to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses in a community?✔✔Eliminate standing water and encourage use of repellents 3 / 4
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What is the nurse’s role in contact tracing?✔✔Identify and notify individuals exposed to a communicable disease
What is the most effective health promotion strategy for reducing tobacco use in a population?✔✔Community-wide smoking cessation programs
What is the nurse’s responsibility when providing culturally competent care?✔✔Respect cultural beliefs and adapt care to meet client needs
What is the priority nursing action when a child is found with elevated lead levels at home?✔✔Notify the health department for environmental inspection
What is the best way to improve vaccination rates in underserved communities?✔✔Offer free immunization clinics and outreach services
What should a nurse do first when teaching about diabetes prevention in a high-risk community?✔✔Assess the community’s knowledge and risk factors
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