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Community HESI Practice Exam 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A community health nurse is planning a smoking cessation program. What is the primary goal?
- Reduce lung cancer deaths
- Provide free nicotine patches
- Increase awareness of smoking risks
✔✔B. Decrease tobacco use in the community
During a home visit, a nurse notes a toddler playing with peeling paint on the wall. What is the priority concern?
- Fire hazard
- Allergic reaction
- Poor nutrition
✔✔B. Lead poisoning
A nurse is educating a community group about influenza vaccination. Who should be prioritized for vaccination? 1 / 4
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- Healthy teenagers
- Adults who exercise daily
- Middle-aged adults with no health history
✔✔B. Older adults with chronic illness
A community nurse is teaching about food safety. Which statement shows correct understanding?
- “I can thaw meat on the kitchen counter overnight.”
- “I can refrigerate leftovers for up to 10 days.”
- “I should taste food to check if it’s spoiled.”
✔✔B. “I should cook poultry until juices run clear.”
A nurse is planning a disaster drill for a school. Which type of prevention is this?✔✔A. Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Palliative
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A community nurse is screening clients for hypertension at a health fair. What level of prevention is this?
- Primary
- Tertiary
- Rehabilitation
✔✔B. Secondary
A nurse is conducting a tuberculosis screening in a homeless shelter. Which action is most important?
- Provide handouts about TB
- Refer clients for nutrition counseling
- Encourage increased exercise
✔✔B. Administer Mantoux skin tests
A public health nurse is educating about safe water practices. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
- “I should wash my hands before cooking.”
- “I should boil water if I’m unsure it’s clean.” 3 / 4
✔✔B. “It’s safe to drink from untreated streams if the water looks clear.”
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- “I will store water in a clean, covered container.”
A community health nurse is teaching about West Nile Virus. What should clients do to prevent infection?
- Drink bottled water only
- Avoid crowded places
- Wash fruits and vegetables before eating
✔✔C. Use insect repellent and eliminate standing water
A school nurse notices a child with frequent absences and poor hygiene. What is the nurse’s priority action?
- Provide hygiene supplies
- Offer tutoring sessions
- Schedule a vision screening
✔✔B. Report suspected neglect
A nurse is conducting a class about fire safety in the community. Which instruction is most important?
- “Keep matches on the kitchen counter for easy use.”
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