HESI Maternity and OB Nursing Exam 2026
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A client presents at a community-based clinic with complaints of shortness of breath,
headache, dizziness, and nausea. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the
client is a migrant worker who often uses a gasoline-powered pressure washer to clean
equipment and farm buildings. Which type of poisoning is the most likely etiology of this
client's symptoms?
a. asbestos
b. silica dust
c. histoplasmosis
d. carbon monoxide - Answer--d. carbon monoxide
The nurse is conducting a process evaluation of a prevention education program for
older adults who are risk for substance abuse. Which data source provides the
information the nurse needs to conduct this process evaluation?
a. client's score on an alcohol screening instrument
b. results of a urine drug and alcohol screen
c. most recent community census data
d. documentation of client education in the nursing record - Answer--d. documentation
of client education in the nursing record
A 17-year old unmarried, pregnant client with drug addiction is a high school dropout,
homeless, and has a history of past abuse arrives at the clinic for her first prenatal visit.
Which findings should the nurse document as health risk factors for the client? (Select
all that apply)
a. age
b. school dropout
c. drug addiction
d. history of abuse
, e. pregnancy
f. homelessness
g. unmarried - Answer--a. age
c. drug addiction
d. history of abuse
e. pregnancy
f. homelessness
The nurse is designing a community health project based on a report provided by the
World Health Organization that describes healthcare problems in the United States.
Which healthcare issue should the nurse give the highest priority when planning the
project?
a. overuse of diagnostic technology
b. government-based health insurance
c. the neonatal and infant mortality rates
d. number of people without access to healthcare - Answer--d. number of people
without access to healthcare
A female adult walks into a local community health clinic and tells the nurse that she is
homeless and cannot seem to find help. Which statement indicates to the nurse that a
client is feeling separated from society and helpless?
a. "I'm feeling really isolated from everyone and scared."
b. "I feel like I cannot get enough food to live any longer."
c. "I know that I will always be poor so what's the use of trying?"
d. "People like me are never respected, no matter how well we do." - Answer--a. "I'm
feeling really isolated from everyone and scared."
A community health nurse is planning to implement an outreach program for a
community group. Which criteria should the nurse clarify about the program when
examining sources for funding?
a. focuses on multiple health problems and concerns
b. identifies populations and individuals in need of healthcare services
c. evaluations variations in health services and health status among populations
d. offers healthcare services to community members in local factories, schools, and
churches - Answer--d. offers healthcare services to community members in local
factories, schools, and churches
Test Bank: Complete Study Questions with
Verified Answers
A client presents at a community-based clinic with complaints of shortness of breath,
headache, dizziness, and nausea. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the
client is a migrant worker who often uses a gasoline-powered pressure washer to clean
equipment and farm buildings. Which type of poisoning is the most likely etiology of this
client's symptoms?
a. asbestos
b. silica dust
c. histoplasmosis
d. carbon monoxide - Answer--d. carbon monoxide
The nurse is conducting a process evaluation of a prevention education program for
older adults who are risk for substance abuse. Which data source provides the
information the nurse needs to conduct this process evaluation?
a. client's score on an alcohol screening instrument
b. results of a urine drug and alcohol screen
c. most recent community census data
d. documentation of client education in the nursing record - Answer--d. documentation
of client education in the nursing record
A 17-year old unmarried, pregnant client with drug addiction is a high school dropout,
homeless, and has a history of past abuse arrives at the clinic for her first prenatal visit.
Which findings should the nurse document as health risk factors for the client? (Select
all that apply)
a. age
b. school dropout
c. drug addiction
d. history of abuse
, e. pregnancy
f. homelessness
g. unmarried - Answer--a. age
c. drug addiction
d. history of abuse
e. pregnancy
f. homelessness
The nurse is designing a community health project based on a report provided by the
World Health Organization that describes healthcare problems in the United States.
Which healthcare issue should the nurse give the highest priority when planning the
project?
a. overuse of diagnostic technology
b. government-based health insurance
c. the neonatal and infant mortality rates
d. number of people without access to healthcare - Answer--d. number of people
without access to healthcare
A female adult walks into a local community health clinic and tells the nurse that she is
homeless and cannot seem to find help. Which statement indicates to the nurse that a
client is feeling separated from society and helpless?
a. "I'm feeling really isolated from everyone and scared."
b. "I feel like I cannot get enough food to live any longer."
c. "I know that I will always be poor so what's the use of trying?"
d. "People like me are never respected, no matter how well we do." - Answer--a. "I'm
feeling really isolated from everyone and scared."
A community health nurse is planning to implement an outreach program for a
community group. Which criteria should the nurse clarify about the program when
examining sources for funding?
a. focuses on multiple health problems and concerns
b. identifies populations and individuals in need of healthcare services
c. evaluations variations in health services and health status among populations
d. offers healthcare services to community members in local factories, schools, and
churches - Answer--d. offers healthcare services to community members in local
factories, schools, and churches
