ATI RN
Public Health Foundation Questions
Question 1 of 5
The community health nurse is interviewed for a podcast to discuss bike safety tips for children. Which level of prevention is the community health nurse providing during the interview?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Primary prevention. Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of a disease or injury before it occurs. In this scenario, the nurse is providing bike safety tips to children to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. Primordial prevention focuses on addressing social determinants of health before risk factors develop, which is not the case here. Secondary prevention involves early detection and treatment of a disease or injury, which does not align with the nurse's role in providing safety tips. Tertiary prevention involves managing and treating existing conditions to prevent complications, which is not the focus of the nurse's intervention in promoting bike safety for children.
Question 2 of 5
Making sure that essential community-oriented health services are available defines which of the core public health functions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Assurance. Assurance involves ensuring essential community-oriented health services are available, accessible, and of high quality. This function focuses on making sure the necessary health services are provided to the community. Policy development (A) involves creating health policies, assessment (B) involves collecting and analyzing data to understand health issues, and scientific knowledge-based care (D) focuses on evidence-based healthcare delivery, but these functions do not specifically address the availability of essential community-oriented health services.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following variables have led to a stronger commitment to population-focused services?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because economic turmoil often leads to limited resources, prompting a shift towards population-focused services to maximize impact and efficiency. High-technology care can be costly and may not address broader community health needs. Choices B, C, and D focus on specific health issues rather than the overall commitment to population-focused services. Choice B pertains to infectious diseases, which can be addressed through targeted interventions. Choice C emphasizes a broader approach to healthcare but does not directly relate to commitment to population-focused services. Choice D addresses a specific threat rather than a general strategy for population health.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following best describes why the federal government has become involved in health care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the Constitution grants the federal government the power to promote the general welfare through initiatives like healthcare. This power is outlined in Article I, Section 8, known as the General Welfare Clause. This clause allows the federal government to provide for the well-being of its citizens. This involvement in healthcare is not due to states asking for intervention (choice A) or rising costs to states (choice B). While standardizing care on a national level (choice D) may be a potential benefit, the primary reason for federal involvement is rooted in the Constitution's authorization to promote the general welfare.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes the law in relation to clinical practice by nursing students?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because nursing students are expected to meet the same standard of care as professional nurses. This is important to ensure patient safety and quality care. Choice A is incorrect because students are not considered certified until they obtain licensure. Choice C is incorrect because students are still legally responsible for their own actions even when under the supervision of their instructor. Choice D is incorrect because the scope of practice for nursing students is typically determined by the educational institution and their clinical preceptor, not solely by the nurse practice act.