ATI RN
Community Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse wants to obtain an overview of the community, but has limited time and resources. Which method would the nurse most likely use to obtain this information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The easiest way to obtain an overview of the community is through a windshield survey by driving or walking throughout the area and making organized observations. A group that is willing to respond to surveys and review public health records and that lives in the community would be very helpful but not easy or fast.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is interviewing community members as part of a community assessment. Which group of people would the community health nurse most likely want to interview?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse needs to interview key informants in the community to gather data about the health of the community. Although each group could share some information, the long-time informal leaders would be most knowledgeable about the overall strengths and concerns of the community.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is trying to determine the success of a planned intervention. Which would the community health nurse most likely examine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By comparing baseline data, the nurse can construct benchmarks to gauge the achievement of program objectives. Such epidemiological data are also important for documentation of a program's long-term effectiveness. The planned intervention would most likely cause some type of a change in funding, change in service use, and allow the residents to provide feedback; however, these things would not provide the best information about success of the program.
Question 4 of 5
Which is a central function unique to community health nursing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Although all nurses ideally arrange transportation to their employment site, keep accurate records, and collaborate with health care team members, only community health nurses are expected to engage in comprehensive community assessment, incorporate epidemiology, and contribute to health policy development. These functions are unique due to the population-focused nature of community health nursing.
Question 5 of 5
Which best describes the primary reason that Americans are concerned about health care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary reason for the focus on health care is the constantly increasing costs, which cannot be sustained. The costs of caring for the sick accounted for the majority of escalating health care dollars, which increased from 5.7% of the gross domestic product in 1965 to 17.8% in 2015. Politicians and the media both influence Americans' perceptions about health care; however, they are not the primary reason why Americans are concerned. The new health care system will change the health care access and availability, but will not necessarily be offering any free services to Americans.