ATI RN
Community Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
How does community health nursing define community?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Community health nurses work with both geopolitical and phenomenological groups. A group of persons who share a common identity and environment is the broadest and most complete definition, encompassing culture, history, and shared settings.
Question 2 of 5
How do public health efforts differ from medical efforts in improving the health of our citizens?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medical care providers primarily focus on diagnosis and treatment of disease, whereas public health care providers try to promote health and prevent disease, reflecting their distinct roles in health improvement.
Question 3 of 5
Which action would probably result in the largest change in health care outcomes for Americans?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redirecting funding to health promotion would improve aggregate health by focusing on prevention, which has a broader impact than increasing acute care resources or infrastructure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse who works on the surgical unit at the local hospital was asked by the home health unit to make a home visit to a patient who had been discharged the previous day and to give follow-up care (for overload pay). What kind of nursing would this nurse be doing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse is providing care in the patient’s home, which fits the definition of community-based nursing focused on individual acute and chronic care, not community-wide health.
Question 5 of 5
Why are high-risk and vulnerable subpopulations identified by public health nurses before deciding on appropriate interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying high-risk groups is critical because populations vary, and limited resources must be targeted effectively to prevent costly health issues later.