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WGU D450 HESI Community Health exam 2026-2027 ALL 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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WGU D450 Community Health Hesi Leave the first rating Students also studied Western Governors University D 449 Save Add to calendar Flashcard sets Study guides HESI community 2 (study my friend) ... 56 terms Moist_mustache Preview community health hesi practice que ... Teacher 202 terms quizlette59256586 Preview Community health hesi 58 terms Anti-Incivility Preview Co 120 A child living in an inner city setting reports that there are no playgrounds or sidewalks in their area, so their grandmother does not allow them to go outside after school. The grandmother cooks traditional meals every evening. The child describes how they love their grandmother's cooking, and they get to use homemade tortillas instead of forks to pick up their food to eat. The child reports that they become short of breath easily when they are playing with their friends, and they have "a lot" of headaches. On a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being very happy, how would you rate your happiness with your weight? The child reports "2.". What do you believe is one thing that you can change to help you lose some of your weight? All of the above 3 multiple choice options A teenager with a history of recurring atopic dermatitis (eczema) tells the school nurse of a desire to play high school sports. Which action should the nurse take? Rationale:Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can be exacerbated by sweat, friction, and irritants , which are common during sports activities. Advising the teenager to shower with non-perfumed, gentle soaps immediately after practice helps remove sweat and potential irritants, reducing the likelihood of flare-ups. This intervention empowers the teenager to participate in high school sports while managing their skin condition effectively. Advise the teenager to shower with non-perfumed soaps immediately after practice. Terms in this set (50) Hide definitions

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The nurse is triaging victims of a tornado at an emergency shelter. An adult who has been wandering and crying comes to the nurse. Which action should the nurse take? Direct the client to the shelter’s nutrition center to obtain water and food.Rationale:When triaging a client in distress following a disaster, the nurse must first address any possible physiological causes for the behavior, such as infection, dehydration, or hypoglycemia. Checking the temperature , blood sugar , and urine output provides essential data to rule out or confirm critical conditions that may require immediate intervention. This approach prioritizes safety and ensures the client’s physical health is stabilized before addressing other needs. Check the client's temperature, blood sugar, and urine output. The community health nurse determines that the average family income of a certain community is $67,000 per year with a range of $27,000 to $102,000.Rationale:While the average family income provides an overview of the community’s financial status, the distribution of income levels (frequency above and below the average) is critical for assessing disparities. Understanding income variability helps the nurse identify subpopulations that may be economically disadvantaged and require tailored health interventions, such as access to affordable healthcare, nutritional support, or housing assistance. The frequency of incomes above and below the average. A mother who is six weeks postpartum reports to the home health nurse that her milk supply seems to be diminishing.The nurse notices that the mother's 16- month-old child is constantly vying for her attention.What is the best advice the nurse can provide to help the mother with breastfeeding while also caring for a toddler? Read a book to the 16-month-old child while the mother is breastfeeding the infant. The home health nurse assesses an older adult client and observes possible signs of abuse. Which resource should the nurse use to guide their decision regarding reporting these suspicions?Rationale:Each state has specific laws regarding the mandatory reporting of elder abuse or suspected abuse. The nurse must follow the state law to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Reporting elder abuse is often mandatory for healthcare professionals, and state laws provide detailed guidance on how and when to report suspicions. State law.

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The nurse is developing disaster plans for a community. Which situation is an example of a high-intensity and small-scope disaster?Rationale: A high-intensity, small-scope disaster is characterized by localized devastation (small geographic area or number of people affected) but with a significant impact on those directly involved. The destruction of 25 houses and part of an interstate meets this definition because it involves a small number of individuals or properties but has substantial consequences for those affected. A tornado that destroys 25 houses and uproots an interstate for 0.5 miles. The home health nurse visits a young adult client who has AIDS with Kaposi's sarcoma and peripheral neuropathies. The client's parents, who are the caretakers, tell the nurse that their child sleeps most of the time.Rationale: The client exhibits signs consistent with advanced AIDS, such as semi-consciousness, persistent pain, and reliance on caregivers for basic needs. End-of-life discussions are appropriate in this context to ensure that the client's and family's wishes regarding care and comfort measures are understood and respected. This approach promotes palliative care and helps the family make informed decisions about the client's care. Discuss end-of-life decisions with the client's parents. A nurse designs a series of four weekly classes for clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which information should the nurse use as an outcome evaluation for the classes?Rationale: Outcome evaluation measures the effectiveness of an intervention by assessing its impact on a measurable result. In this case, the goal of diabetes education classes is to improve diabetes management, and a 20% reduction in fasting blood glucose levels reflects a concrete improvement in client health. This demonstrates the success of the classes in achieving their intended outcome. Fasting blood glucose average readings were 20% lower at the end of the classes. The community health nurse collaborated with the American Heart Association to launch a comprehensive educational program about strokes and acute coronary syndrome. Which result indicates that the program was successful?Rationale:Success in a health education program is best measured by its impact on behavior change and improvement in health outcomes . The commitment of 65% of participants to adopt a healthier lifestyle demonstrates that the program effectively influenced their behaviors, which is the goal of a community health program focused on preventing strokes and acute coronary syndrome. Long-term behavior change is a strong indicator of program success. 65% of the program's participants committed to adopting a healthier lifestyle.

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