ATI RN
Foundational Public Health Services Questions
Question 1 of 5
In cost benefit analysis (comparison of two interventions that have different health effects) the most commonly used measure to compare the health effects is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY) is the standard measure in cost-benefit analysis for comparing health outcomes, combining quality and quantity of life.
Question 2 of 5
The main cause of death of the elderly (65+) in Poland is associated with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among the elderly in Poland, consistent with global trends in developed countries.
Question 3 of 5
It was proved in an experimental study in 2013 that surgical masks are about 3 times more effective in filtering exhaled air (for Bacillus atrophaeus and MS2 bacteriophage) than homemade masks made of T-shirts, scarves or pillowcases. Despite that, homemade masks seem to be better than not having any protection against airborne diseases and can be used for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Masks reduce transmission by blocking pathogens, thus cutting transmission pathways.
Question 4 of 5
Hospital accreditation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hospital accreditation is typically voluntary and based on established standards to improve quality.
Question 5 of 5
The family doctor has a patient, a 54-year-old male with 2nd degree obesity, type 2 diabetes and arterial hypertension, and with a family history of heart disease from his father's side. The doctor decided to use a transtheoretical model for the slimming therapy of this patient. When starting therapy, the doctor should check:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The transtheoretical model starts with assessing readiness to change, beginning with awareness (precontemplation stage) of the health issue.