ATI RN
Health Promotion Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Risk of injury in older adults: Who is most at risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of cooling mechanisms in hot weather increases the risk of heat stroke in older adults.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse is told by a colleague that an Asian American individual on home care is using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Which of the following conclusions can accurately be drawn from this statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CAM includes practices like acupuncture and meditation, and individuals may use them alongside professional care to address health concerns.
Question 3 of 9
The person known as the father of British and American public health is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Edwin Chadwick is recognized as the father of British and American public health for his pioneering work in sanitation and public health reforms.
Question 4 of 9
A client is experiencing an alteration in the health-perception–health-management pattern and an alteration in the values-beliefs pattern. Which of the following best describes the behavior of this person?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Someone with alterations in both health-perception and values-beliefs patterns may only seek care when they are ill, reflecting a reactive approach to health.
Question 5 of 9
A young couple is deciding if they should get married and start a family. Which of Erikson’s life stages are they experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During early adulthood, individuals face the challenge of intimacy vs. isolation, which involves making decisions about relationships and family.
Question 6 of 9
Disaster Preparedness for Nurses
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses play a role in assessing risks and coordinating responses with multiple agencies during disaster preparedness.
Question 7 of 9
The nurse is working with a middle-age married couple whose son has just graduated from college. Which developmental tasks would the nurse expect to find in this family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Families with young adults often serve as launching centers, supporting their children as they leave home and become independent.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse is counseling a person who was recently diagnosed with diabetes about how to prevent the complications of this disease. Which of the following interventions would be stressed the most by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medical nutrition therapy is essential to prevent complications of diabetes.
Question 9 of 9
A toddler needs to have blood drawn at his next appointment. Which of the following actions would the nurse suggest that the mother do with the child before the next visit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling the toddler about the procedure right before leaving allows them to prepare without overwhelming them with too much time to think about it.