ATI RN
Public Health Policy Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse would like to influence an internal private health policy. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Internal nursing action is from within the agency, such as holding an important management position. Nurses can support and use nursing research that demonstrates positive clinical and economic outcomes. Such action also serves to validate the importance of nursing within the health system. External strategies can include participation in discussions regarding aspects of care or seeking employment in entrepreneurial practices.
Question 2 of 5
Which were among the outcomes of the 1979 report Healthy People: The Surgeon General's Report on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The report led to the Health Objectives Planning Act of 1990 (D) and the federal government monitoring health goals (E). Other options were not direct outcomes of the 1979 report.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is working at a community event to help individuals obtain health
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as younger people with certain disabilities. A 62-year-old client with heart failure would most likely qualify for Medicare due to their age and health condition. Choice A is correct because of the client's age and health status. Choices C and D are incorrect as Medicare eligibility is not based on employment status or having children, and a 28-year-old with no income would not typically qualify for Medicare based on age alone.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing homecare instructions with a client who was treated on a medical unit for an
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because arranging for home monitoring and telehealth follow-up is the most practical and effective way to ensure the client receives proper follow-up care at home. This option addresses the client's immediate needs by providing ongoing monitoring and healthcare services remotely. It also promotes continuity of care and allows for early intervention if any issues arise. A is incorrect because it does not address the immediate need for follow-up care. B is incorrect as it does not provide a specific intervention for follow-up care. C is incorrect because meeting with community leaders does not directly address the client's individual follow-up care needs.
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse provides health care to a marginalized community. Which factor will guide the nurse's health programming?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because identifying and addressing barriers to accessing health care is crucial in providing effective health programming for a marginalized community. By recognizing and overcoming these barriers such as lack of transportation or language barriers, the nurse can ensure that community members receive the care they need. Option A is incorrect because eligibility for Medicaid does not necessarily guide health programming decisions. Option B is incomplete and does not provide relevant information. Option D is also incorrect as it does not offer any meaningful guidance for health programming in a marginalized community.