ATI RN
History of Public Health Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing student during World War II would likely join which group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The Cadet Nurse Corps. During World War II, the Cadet Nurse Corps was established to address the shortage of nurses. Nursing students could join this program to receive training and contribute to the war effort. This choice is correct because it specifically addresses the role of nursing students during that time. A: The US Public Health Service is not directly related to nursing students during World War II. B: The Marine Nurse Corps did not exist during World War II. C: The Frontier Nursing Service focused on providing healthcare in rural areas, not specifically related to nursing students during the war.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working with Mary Breckinridge would have likely assisted with: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because Mary Breckinridge is known for developing health programs aimed at improving healthcare in rural areas, particularly in Appalachia. She established the Frontier Nursing Service, which provided healthcare to underserved populations in remote areas. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because Mary Breckinridge was not associated with establishing the Henry Street Settlement, providing nursing care in the Rockies, or focusing solely on positive pregnancy outcomes in Appalachia.
Question 3 of 5
How did health care and its delivery change during the 1980s? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: A: Funding to public health increased as funding for acute hospital care decreased during the 1980s due to a shift towards preventive care. B: No specific information is provided about this change during the 1980s. C: Laws discouraging substance use were not a major focus of health care delivery changes in the 1980s. D: While the use of nurse practitioners increased during the 1980s, this change was not a primary driver of health care delivery changes.
Question 4 of 5
Which source of data would a community health nurse utilize during a community assessment to determine the births, deaths, marriages, health, and diseases in a certain county?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Vital statistics. Vital statistics provide data on births, deaths, marriages, health, and diseases in a community. This is essential for a community health nurse to assess the health status of a population. Morbidity reports (A) focus only on diseases and illnesses. Service utilization (B) data mainly tracks the usage of healthcare services. Population surveys (C) provide demographic information but may not capture specific health data like vital statistics. Vital statistics offer comprehensive and reliable information crucial for community health assessments.
Question 5 of 5
Which definition of health would the nurse attribute to a client who perceives themselves as healthy despite taking medication for hypertension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it acknowledges health as an internal state of balance and well-being, which aligns with the client's perception of being healthy despite having a medical condition. This definition recognizes that health encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being, not just the absence of disease. Option A is incorrect as it defines health solely as the absence of disease, which does not reflect the holistic nature of health. Option C is incorrect as it implies a binary state of either being completely well or unwell, which is not realistic for most individuals. Option B is incomplete and does not provide a clear definition of health.