ATI RN
RN Evidence-Based Practice in Community and Public Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is concerned about the increasing rate of hospital readmissions in clients due to not filling or picking up prescriptions at the pharmacy after discharge from the hospital. Which intervention should the nurse recommend to the hospital leadership to improve adherence to the medication regimen after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Handing client prescriptions for home medications during discharge instruction. This intervention ensures that clients have their prescriptions in hand before leaving the hospital, increasing the likelihood of medication adherence. Calling in prescriptions (A) may not guarantee that the client picks them up. Providing home medications (C) may not be feasible or safe due to potential drug interactions. Simply telling the client about the importance of medication adherence (D) without providing tangible support may not be effective. Therefore, option B is the most practical and effective intervention to improve medication adherence post-discharge.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse reviewed information before meeting with the community residents who were attending a program on healthful living. Which best describes the action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion includes education and support for healthy behaviors. It is not disease prevention or specific protection since no specific disease is targeted.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the best definition of health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health is defined as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of illness or pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse working with a client to change behavior to maximize health asked the client to bring his family to the next visit. Why?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Under the Theory of Reasoned Action, behavior is influenced by approval from important individuals, such as family members.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is using the theory of planned behavior when working with a client to change her behavior and improve health. Which consideration should be made by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Perceived control over factors influencing behavior is key in the Theory of Planned Behavior.