ATI RN
Public Health Foundations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the original work of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing. Which accomplishments of today were started within this organization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Standardizing public health nursing education. The National Organization for Public Health Nursing played a key role in developing standardized education for public health nurses, ensuring consistency and quality in their training. This accomplishment laid the foundation for the professionalism and competence of public health nurses today. Choice A is incorrect because the requirement for a baccalaureate degree in nursing for public health nurses is a more recent development. Choice C is incorrect as developing public health nursing competencies is a broader concept that involves various organizations and initiatives. Choice D is incorrect as the Henry Street Settlement was not directly initiated by the National Organization for Public Health Nursing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is implementing risk reduction interventions with a family. Which of the following questions is most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Firearm safety is a critical risk reduction topic if relevant. Asking where handguns are used helps assess safe storage and usage, making it the most important question in this context.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following best describes a normative life event that can increase the risk for illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pregnancy is a normative life event (expected and common) that increases illness risk due to physical and emotional stress, fitting the question’s criteria.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following families is at high risk for health problems?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unemployment and despair increase stress and mental health risks, making this family high-risk compared to the others.
Question 5 of 5
An occupational health nurse is developing an educational program to address the importance of healthy personal health habits. Which of the following topics would be most important for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise is a foundational health habit with broad benefits, making it the most important topic for such a program.