ATI RN
Foundational Public Health Services Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Hospital accreditation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hospital accreditation is typically voluntary and based on established standards to improve quality.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The general real (rough) death rate in Poland in 2014 was 970/100 000. In a small developing country in the same year it was 810/100000. Which of the following best describes that situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Higher death rates in developed countries like Poland often reflect aging populations, unlike developing countries with younger demographics.
Question 5 of 5
The risk factors of nosocomial infections include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All three—age, length of stay, and inappropriate antibiotics—are established risk factors for nosocomial infections.