ATI RN
Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse has determined that the number one priority is to help families in which one member has diabetes. Which action would be most appropriate to maximize services to persons with diabetes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should augment existing resources rather than duplicate services.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse found that several professionals resented time spent interacting with and teaching clients. Which describes the most likely underlying motivation for resisting client involvement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empowering citizens shifts power from health providers to the community, which some professionals resist.
Question 3 of 5
Which must be created before establishing the evaluation plan for a health project?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observable and measurable objectives determine whether or not the goal was achieved and if the project was successful.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse starts to collect evaluative data for a major health project one month after it starts. Which best describes the purpose of this data collection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Formative evaluation assesses ongoing processes, allowing adjustments during implementation. Collecting data a month after initiation helps identify areas for improvement. It does not primarily serve to engage participants, satisfy funding requirements, or measure final outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
Which best describes the principal outcome of the Hill-Burton Act?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Hill-Burton Act, also called the Hospital Survey and Construction Act, aimed to improve hospital access by funding hospital construction. It did not focus on high technology, cost reduction, or regulatory requirements for construction.