ATI RN
Health Promotion Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A nurse is counseling a person who was recently diagnosed with diabetes about how to prevent the complications of this disease. Which of the following interventions would be stressed the most by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medical nutrition therapy is essential to prevent complications of diabetes.
Question 2 of 9
The person known as the father of British and American public health is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Edwin Chadwick is recognized as the father of British and American public health for his pioneering work in sanitation and public health reforms.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse uses ethical reasoning to solve an ethical dilemma. Why would the nurse use this process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethical reasoning helps clarify issues, uncover hidden interests, and focus on the most relevant data for decision-making.
Question 4 of 9
A person states to the nurse, “The guidelines for what we should eat as Americans is constantly changing, just when I got used to using MyPyramid they changed it to MyPlate. I wonder what will be next and if they really know what they are doing with all of this change.” Which of the following would be the best response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MyPlate was introduced as a clearer visual representation of what a healthy plate looks like, simplifying nutrition education.
Question 5 of 9
Which of the following is a stage of change?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "Action" is a recognized stage of change where individuals make modifications to their behavior.
Question 6 of 9
A woman is going for a 2-hour hike in the Grand Canyon and she asks the nurse how much fluid she should take along with her. Which of the following recommendations should be given by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If exercise lasts more than 1 hour, a drink with carbohydrates and electrolytes helps delay fatigue and improve performance.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse is developing health education content for an educational session about cardiovascular disease prevention. Which domains should be considered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Health education for cardiovascular disease prevention involves cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse is assessing a low-income population in a community. Which of the following would be most appropriate for this population?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low-income populations are more likely to have hypertension, making blood pressure screening a priority in this group.
Question 9 of 9
A nurse who is using Gordon’s functional health patterns is planning to assess its roles-relationships pattern. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about how problems are resolved pertains to the roles-relationships pattern, focusing on family dynamics.