ATI RN
Health Promotion Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A delivery room nurse senses disappointment when a mother is told she just delivered a baby girl. Which of the following would be the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should acknowledge the mother’s feelings and provide positive reinforcement, emphasizing the health of the baby.
Question 2 of 9
A state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social functioning that realizes a person’s potential and is experienced within a developmental context is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health is defined as the state of well-being that incorporates physical, mental, spiritual, and social aspects, and is experienced within a developmental context.
Question 3 of 9
The nurse has formulated a nursing diagnosis for a person with carpal tunnel syndrome of “Energy Field Disturbance r/t Slowing or Blocking of Energy Flow Secondary to Repetitive Motion Injury.” Which of the following actions must the nurse take first when planning interventions for this person?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Before giving informed consent, the person must understand the proposed therapy.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following illustrates that the objectives of health education and counseling are being met?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A behavior change, such as regularly taking medications, is a sign that health education objectives are being met.
Question 5 of 9
A new father is installing a car seat for an infant in the car. Which of the following information should be given to the father by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rear-facing car seats in the back seat are recommended by the AAP for infants up to 2 years of age.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following best describes a primary prevention method for colon cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention includes health promotion and protection, such as a high-fiber diet to prevent disease.
Question 7 of 9
An inborn set of physiological changes that offset those of the fight or flight response is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Relaxation response is an inborn set of physiological changes that offset those of the fight-or-flight response.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following statements about race and culture in the United States is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethnic minorities, particularly Black populations, face higher rates of low-birth-weight infants.
Question 9 of 9
A Mexican American woman comes to the office for a visit. She is found to be 30 weeks pregnant. Which of the following conclusions can the nurse draw from this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural groups may have unique beliefs about prenatal care, and this woman’s delay in seeking care might indicate the need for a culturally sensitive approach to education.