ATI RN
Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to:
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Correct Answer: A: Participate in community activities for the solution of a community problem Rationale: 1. Participation indicates active involvement and engagement in the community. 2. By participating, individuals contribute to finding solutions collectively. 3. Success in community organizing is measured by the level of engagement and empowerment of community members. 4. Implementing, planning, or identifying a problem alone does not guarantee success; active participation is crucial. Summary: B: Implementing activities focuses on execution, not necessarily on community involvement. C: Planning activities is important but does not directly measure success in community organizing. D: Identifying a health problem, although important, is only the initial step and does not ensure active community engagement.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of family-nurse contact will provide you with the best opportunity to observe family dynamics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, home visit. This type of family-nurse contact allows for direct observation of family dynamics in their own environment. It provides insight into family interactions, relationships, and living conditions. Clinic consultations (A) may not capture the full scope of family dynamics. Group conferences (B) involve multiple families, limiting individual observation. Written communication (D) lacks the depth of insight gained from face-to-face interaction.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an advantage of a home visit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because a home visit enables the nurse to observe the living conditions, family dynamics, and environmental factors that can impact the patient's health. This firsthand appraisal helps in tailoring care plans to better suit the patient's needs. Choice A is incorrect as home visits usually limit the number of patients seen due to travel time. Choice C is incorrect because sharing experiences is not the primary purpose of a home visit. Choice D is incorrect as the main focus is on assessing the patient's home environment, not on developing the family's initiative in health provision.
Question 4 of 5
The PHN bag is an important tool in providing nursing care during a home visit. The most important principle in bag technique states that it;
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "Should minimize if not totally prevent the spread of infection." The bag technique is crucial in maintaining asepsis during home visits. By ensuring that the items in the bag are sterile and using proper techniques to prevent contamination, the spread of infection can be minimized or prevented. This is essential to protect both the patient and the nurse. The other choices are incorrect because saving time and effort (A) should not compromise infection control, overshadowing concern for the patient and family (C) is not related to infection prevention, and using different techniques depending on the situation (D) may lead to inconsistent infection control practices.
Question 5 of 5
The public health conducts a study on the factors contributing to the high morality rate due to heart diseases in the municipality where she works. Which branch of epidemiology does the nurse practice in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Analytical. In this situation, the nurse is conducting a study to analyze the factors contributing to the high mortality rate due to heart diseases. Analytical epidemiology focuses on investigating the causes and risk factors associated with diseases, which aligns with the nurse's study. Descriptive epidemiology primarily involves summarizing the characteristics of a disease outbreak or health condition, not analyzing contributing factors. Therapeutic epidemiology focuses on treatment interventions, which is not the case here. Evaluation epidemiology involves assessing the effectiveness of health programs, not specifically studying the causes of a disease.