ATI RN
Public Health Foundations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a family member to reduce personal health risk. Which of the following recommendations would most likely be made by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical activity like a 30-minute walk is a common, evidence-based recommendation to reduce personal health risks such as obesity or cardiovascular issues, making it the most likely choice.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing an initial home visit with a family. Which of the following actions should be taken first by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Building rapport is the first step in a home visit to foster trust and collaboration, per nursing practice.