ATI RN
Community Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Several employees who have a 10 year or longer hx of smoking ask the occupation nurse for assistance w/ smoking cessation. The RN develops a 2 month program that includes weekly group sessions on lifestyle changes and use of OTC products. Which measurement provides the best indication of the program's effectiveness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Asking the employees to inform the group if they stop smoking and if they start back up provides the best indication of the program's effectiveness. This measurement directly tracks smoking behavior changes within the group, which is essential for evaluating the program's impact. It allows for real-time monitoring and feedback on individual progress. Choice A is not as effective because joining another smoking cessation group does not necessarily indicate success or failure of the current program. Choice C, surveying the employees about their smoking habits, may not provide accurate or timely information on actual behavior changes. Choice D, observing if employees are smoking in designated areas, is not reliable as employees may smoke outside of the observed areas. In summary, choice B is the best measurement as it directly tracks smoking behavior changes within the group, providing real-time feedback for evaluating the program's effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
An assessment conducted last year of the health needs of children who attended a middle school indicated that bicycle injuries were a priority problem, so the RN developed a bicycle safety program. 6 weeks after completion of the program, a survey was sent home to parents & students. Which finding is the best indicator that the program was effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because an increase in the number of students wearing helmets is a direct indicator that the bicycle safety program was effective. Wearing helmets reduces the risk of head injuries, which is crucial in preventing bicycle-related injuries. This change shows that the program successfully influenced the behavior of students to prioritize safety. Choice B is incorrect because a decrease in bruises from falls does not necessarily indicate that the safety program was effective as bruises are just one type of injury and not the most severe. Choice C is irrelevant as it pertains to a different safety measure (seatbelts in cars) and not related to the bicycle safety program. Choice D is also incorrect since knowing how to cross the street on a bicycle is important but does not directly measure the effectiveness of the overall safety program.
Question 3 of 5
Which provides the most accurate way to explain community health nursing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not only is community a context or place where a community health nurse gives care, but the community as a whole is the focus of the nurse's efforts. Being employed outside a medical center, providing care within the community, and working for a public health department all describe settings where a community health nurse may be employed, but do not demonstrate the emphasis on providing population-focused care.
Question 4 of 5
Which best describes how people typically respond when asked of what community are they a member?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Although individuals might well respond in terms of any of the possible responses, the most common response is in terms of geographic location of one's home or place of residence. Traditionally, a community is an entity delineated by geopolitical boundaries; this view best exemplifies the dimension of location.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is helping a community develop its capacity to address future problems. Which activity is the nurse most likely implementing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Although such activities are educational, collaborative, and ideally do address problems in some order by priority, building a community's capacity to address future problems is called developing community competence.