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HESI Community Health
The nurse is planning a health education session for teenagers on the importance of physical activity. Which strategy is most likely to be effective?
A. lecturing about the benefits of physical activity
B. showing videos of athletes
C. organizing interactive physical activities
D. distributing pamphlets on physical fitness
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Organizing interactive physical activities engages teenagers and makes the learning experience more enjoyable and memorable.
The nurse is assessing a client with pneumonia. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
- A. Temperature of 99°F (37.2°C).
- B. Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute.
- C. Heart rate of 90 beats per minute.
- D. Fatigue.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jugular vein distention indicates increased central venous pressure, which requires immediate intervention in a client with pneumonia.
During a home visit, the nurse observes that an elderly client has a cluttered living environment and poor lighting. What should the nurse do first?
- A. suggest the client hires a cleaning service
- B. assist the client in organizing the living space
- C. assess the client's risk for falls
- D. provide the client with information on home safety
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's risk for falls is crucial as a cluttered environment and poor lighting increase the likelihood of falls.
The nurse obtains a heart rate of 92 and a blood pressure of 110/76 prior to administering a scheduled dose of verapamil (Calan) for a client with atrial flutter. Which action should the nurse implement?
- A. Administer the dose as prescribed.
- B. Hold the medication.
- C. Call the healthcare provider.
- D. Repeat the vital signs in 30 minutes.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verapamil slows sinoatrial nodal automaticity and delays atrioventricular nodal conduction, which slows the ventricular rate.
The healthcare professional is developing a health education program for adolescents on the dangers of smoking. Which strategy is most likely to be effective?
- A. showing graphic images of the effects of smoking
- B. inviting former smokers to share their experiences
- C. providing statistical data on smoking-related illnesses
- D. distributing pamphlets on smoking cessation resources
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inviting former smokers to share their experiences is the most effective strategy because personal stories can have a powerful impact on adolescents and motivate them to avoid smoking. This approach makes the consequences of smoking more relatable and real, potentially influencing behavior change. Showing graphic images may be too harsh and could lead to desensitization or avoidance of the issue. Providing statistical data may not resonate as strongly with adolescents as personal stories. Distributing pamphlets, while informative, may not have the same emotional impact as hearing real-life experiences.