ATI RN
Health Promotion Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A nurse is told by a colleague that an Asian American individual on home care is using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Which of the following conclusions can accurately be drawn from this statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CAM includes practices like acupuncture and meditation, and individuals may use them alongside professional care to address health concerns.
Question 2 of 9
Which scenario represents a dysfunctional pattern?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sexually active teenager who does not use condoms has a dysfunctional sexual-reproductive pattern, leading to risks.
Question 3 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 4 of 9
Susceptibility to CA-MRSA
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Close physical contact during sports, antibiotic use, and shared items like towels increase CA-MRSA risk.
Question 5 of 9
A nurse reflects on how previous interactions with minority populations have influenced their current care. Which part of values clarification is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse is evaluating how their personal beliefs and values affect their practice, which is crucial in providing culturally sensitive care.
Question 6 of 9
During a routine clinic visit, a pregnant woman expresses concern about reflux she is experiencing. Which statement should be made by the nurse when addressing the woman’s concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heartburn during pregnancy is due to gastrointestinal changes, including upward displacement of the stomach and relaxation of the gastroesophageal sphincter.
Question 7 of 9
A client is experiencing an alteration in the health-perception–health-management pattern and an alteration in the values-beliefs pattern. Which of the following best describes the behavior of this person?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Someone with alterations in both health-perception and values-beliefs patterns may only seek care when they are ill, reflecting a reactive approach to health.
Question 8 of 9
Which research methodology should be used to address the question, “What is the difference in the infection rates between individuals who receive twice-a-day dressing changes versus once-a-day dressing changes?”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quantitative research measures variables and tests causal relationships, making it the appropriate method for comparing infection rates.
Question 9 of 9
A nurse determined the interobserver reliability of a blood pressure reading. Which of the following describes the method that was used by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interobserver reliability measures the consistency of test results when performed by different observers under similar conditions.