ATI RN
RN Evidence-Based Practice in Community and Public Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The public health nurse takes an active role in community participation. What is the primary goal of community organizing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: To mobilize the people to resolve community health problems. Community organizing aims to empower community members to take collective action in addressing health issues. This involves mobilizing individuals to work together towards finding solutions and implementing strategies. By actively involving the community in problem-solving, sustainable changes can be achieved. Other choices are incorrect because educating alone may not lead to action (A), maximizing resources does not necessarily involve active participation (C), and choice D is incomplete.
Question 2 of 5
On the other hand, Operation Timbang is_____ prevention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Primary. Operation Timbang is a community-based nutrition program that aims to prevent malnutrition by identifying at-risk individuals early on. This corresponds to primary prevention, which focuses on preventing diseases or conditions before they occur. Secondary prevention (B) involves early detection and treatment of diseases, while tertiary prevention (D) aims to manage and reduce complications of existing conditions. Intermediate prevention (C) is not a recognized level of prevention. Therefore, A is the most appropriate choice for Operation Timbang.
Question 3 of 5
The typology of family nursing problems is used in the statement of nursing diagnosis in the care of families. The youngest child of the delos Reyes family has been diagnosed as mentally
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: The correct answer is B: Health threat. In family nursing, a health threat refers to a situation where a family member is at risk of developing a health problem, which aligns with the youngest child's mental health diagnosis. Health deficit (C) refers to an actual health problem, not a potential risk. Foreseeable crisis (D) does not accurately describe the current situation as it implies a future event, not the current diagnosis. Classifying it as a health threat (B) helps to identify and address potential risks to the family's health.
Question 4 of 5
Which is CONTRARY to the principles in planning a home visit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because planning a home visit should not necessarily be conducted in a prescribed manner by the Rural Health Unit (RHU). The planning should be based on individual family needs and goals, not rigid guidelines. A: Having a purpose or objective is essential for effective home visits. B: The plan should indeed revolve around the family's health needs to provide tailored care. D: Involving a responsible family member in continuing care planning promotes family engagement and empowerment.
Question 5 of 5
To maintain the cleanliness of the bag and its contents, which of the following must the nurse do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A - Wash his/her hands before and after providing nursing care to the family members. Rationale: 1. Washing hands before care reduces the risk of transferring germs to the bag and its contents. 2. Washing hands after care prevents contamination of the bag and its contents. 3. Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infections. Summary: - Choice B is not as critical as hand hygiene in preventing contamination. - Choice C focuses on uniform protection, not bag cleanliness. - Choice D addresses bag lining but neglects the most important aspect: hand hygiene.