ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client with a family history of hypertension. Which statement by the client does the nurse recognize as requiring further teaching about familial risk?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Genetics play a significant role in health, but they do not solely determine an individual's health outcomes. 2. Health is influenced by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. 3. Choice B incorrectly implies that genetics alone dictate health and diagnoses. 4. The other choices (A, C, D) acknowledge the multifactorial nature of health outcomes, thus are correct.
Question 2 of 5
Using the UNICEF Socio-Ecological Model, which statement is an example of a community health center working at the organizational level to promote health care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because treating all clients regardless of their ability to pay aligns with the organizational level of the UNICEF Socio-Ecological Model. This demonstrates a commitment to providing equitable access to healthcare services within the community health center. By offering care regardless of financial resources, the center addresses social determinants of health, promotes health equity, and contributes to overall community well-being. Choice A, teaching a client to self-administer insulin injections, is an example of an individual-level intervention. Choice B, assisting a new mother with breastfeeding, is a behavioral-level intervention. Choice D, lobbying for health care for transgender clients, pertains to policy-level advocacy. These choices do not directly address organizational-level efforts to promote health care within a community health center.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing the importance of exercise and eating healthy to a client with hypertension. Which client behavior would the nurse assess as being in the precontemplation stage of the Transtheoretical Model?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationale: The correct answer is D because the client in the precontemplation stage is not considering changing their behavior. Choosing answer D indicates a lack of readiness to change, as they believe exercise will not lower blood pressure. This demonstrates resistance to the idea of healthy behavior modification. Choices A, B, and C all show varying levels of readiness to change, indicating the client is already contemplating or taking steps towards improving their health.
Question 4 of 5
Which function would the public health nurse perform while working at a local health department?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Educating a community about influenza vaccinations. Public health nurses focus on promoting and protecting the health of populations. Educating a community about preventive measures such as vaccinations aligns with this role. This choice addresses the broader community rather than individual clients (A). Medicaid regulations (B) and regulating CHIPs (D) involve policy implementation and oversight, which are typically outside the scope of a public health nurse's direct responsibilities. Overall, choice C best reflects the core function of a public health nurse in promoting community health and preventing disease.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention can the nurse implement to reduce the spread of infectious disease in a correctional facility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Handwashing is a fundamental and effective measure to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Step 2: Encouraging daily handwashing can help prevent transmission of pathogens between individuals in close quarters. Step 3: Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infections like respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal infections, and skin infections. Step 4: HIV status, sexual practices, and vaccinations are important but are not as directly effective in reducing the immediate spread of infectious diseases in a correctional facility. Summary: A: Encouraging daily handwashing is directly effective in reducing the spread of infectious diseases within the facility. B: Asking about HIV status is important for individual care but not as effective in preventing immediate spread. C: Questioning about sexual practices is relevant for certain infections but may not address overall transmission. D: Advocating for vaccination is important but takes time to be effective, whereas handwashing is an immediate preventive measure.