ATI RN
Health Promotion Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Risk of Osteoporosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use significantly increases osteoporosis risk, particularly in older women.
Question 2 of 9
The nurse is examining the ability of a phenylketonuria (PKU) screening test to distinguish correctly between newborns who have and who do not have the disease. Which of the following measures of accuracy of the instrument is being evaluated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Validity refers to a test’s ability to correctly distinguish between diseased and nondiseased individuals.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse is interviewing members of a substance abuse unit at a local Veterans Administration (VA) hospital. Which of the following parts of a community is the nurse assessing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The substance abuse unit is a subsystem within the larger community (the VA hospital and its network).
Question 4 of 9
The interrelationship of poverty and health care dollars spent by Blacks and other minorities is affected greatly by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of access to preventive care leads to higher health care costs and reliance on emergency rooms for more expensive treatments.
Question 5 of 9
A Mexican American woman comes to the office for a visit. She is found to be 30 weeks pregnant. Which of the following conclusions can the nurse draw from this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural groups may have unique beliefs about prenatal care, and this woman’s delay in seeking care might indicate the need for a culturally sensitive approach to education.
Question 6 of 9
A 2-year-old Asian American boy is being seen for an office visit. While examining the child, the nurse notices round bruises on his back. The mother does not volunteer any information during the exam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after examining the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should ask the mother directly about the bruises, considering cultural practices like coining, which may cause bruising.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse uses ethical reasoning to solve an ethical dilemma. Why would the nurse use this process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethical reasoning helps gather important information and uncover key issues to address moral concerns in health care.
Question 8 of 9
Cognition in older adults: What is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular cognitive assessments help detect changes in function; dementia is not normal with aging.
Question 9 of 9
The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assess children in first through fifth grades?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The CDC's 2000 growth charts are recommended for children aged 2 to 20 years, including BMI assessments.