COMMUNITY HEALTH HESI EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 TWO COMPLETE VERSIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Most significant cause of illness in infants and children. Answer:
Infection
⩥ Vertical Transmission of Infection. Answer: Passage of a disease-
causing agent (pathogen) from mother to baby during the period
immediately before and after birth.
Transmission might occur across the placenta, in the breast milk, or
through direct contact during or after birth. For example, HIV can be a
vertically transmitted pathogen. Also known as perinatal transmission.
⩥ Risks for childhood obesity are related to what?. Answer: Obesity in
the parents
⩥ Obesity rates higher in what populations?. Answer: Native Americans,
Hispanics, Blacks
Lower socioeconomic groups in urban settings as well.
,⩥ #1 cause of death in 1-24 yr olds. Answer: Injuries and Accidents
⩥ Toddlers experience a lot of. Answer: falls, poisonings, MVA
⩥ Lead poisoning has detrimental effects on what system?. Answer:
Neuro
Can decrease IQ. If on WIC, they will provide extra foods high in
calcium and iron.
⩥ Lead Poisoning Therapy. Answer: Chelation Therapy + a diet high in
calcium, vit c, iron
Do not want BLL greater than 5
⩥ Infant Mortality Rate. Answer: The measure most commonly used
around the world as an indicator of overall health and availability of
health services.
# of infants less than a year old who die / # of live births in same year
⩥ Who has the lowest injury/ death rate?. Answer: School aged children
, But bad at judging speed/ distance = high risk for bike and pedestrian
accidents
⩥ Vision Screening in young children. Answer: Match shapes or colors
⩥ Second leading cause of death between 15-24 yr olds. Answer:
Suicide
Community health programs for adolescents should focus on suicide
prevention
⩥ Before developing a smoking programs for adolescents. Answer: You
first want to determine the incidence of smoking among the teenagers in
the community
⩥ Menomune Vaccine. Answer: Given to patients under the age of 30
Prevents Meningococcal Bacteria
⩥ Discharge teaching for Menomune Vaccine. Answer: Give tylenol
Watch for s/s of reaction - fever, sob, seizures
TEST 2026 TWO COMPLETE VERSIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Most significant cause of illness in infants and children. Answer:
Infection
⩥ Vertical Transmission of Infection. Answer: Passage of a disease-
causing agent (pathogen) from mother to baby during the period
immediately before and after birth.
Transmission might occur across the placenta, in the breast milk, or
through direct contact during or after birth. For example, HIV can be a
vertically transmitted pathogen. Also known as perinatal transmission.
⩥ Risks for childhood obesity are related to what?. Answer: Obesity in
the parents
⩥ Obesity rates higher in what populations?. Answer: Native Americans,
Hispanics, Blacks
Lower socioeconomic groups in urban settings as well.
,⩥ #1 cause of death in 1-24 yr olds. Answer: Injuries and Accidents
⩥ Toddlers experience a lot of. Answer: falls, poisonings, MVA
⩥ Lead poisoning has detrimental effects on what system?. Answer:
Neuro
Can decrease IQ. If on WIC, they will provide extra foods high in
calcium and iron.
⩥ Lead Poisoning Therapy. Answer: Chelation Therapy + a diet high in
calcium, vit c, iron
Do not want BLL greater than 5
⩥ Infant Mortality Rate. Answer: The measure most commonly used
around the world as an indicator of overall health and availability of
health services.
# of infants less than a year old who die / # of live births in same year
⩥ Who has the lowest injury/ death rate?. Answer: School aged children
, But bad at judging speed/ distance = high risk for bike and pedestrian
accidents
⩥ Vision Screening in young children. Answer: Match shapes or colors
⩥ Second leading cause of death between 15-24 yr olds. Answer:
Suicide
Community health programs for adolescents should focus on suicide
prevention
⩥ Before developing a smoking programs for adolescents. Answer: You
first want to determine the incidence of smoking among the teenagers in
the community
⩥ Menomune Vaccine. Answer: Given to patients under the age of 30
Prevents Meningococcal Bacteria
⩥ Discharge teaching for Menomune Vaccine. Answer: Give tylenol
Watch for s/s of reaction - fever, sob, seizures
