ATI RN
RN Evidence-Based Practice in Community and Public Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a function of epidemiology?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because epidemiology focuses on studying the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in populations. By determining factors contributing to pneumonia in a 3-year-old, epidemiology helps understand the causes and risk factors of the disease at a population level. This information can lead to preventive measures and targeted interventions. A is incorrect because identifying disease conditions based on client manifestations is more related to clinical diagnosis. C is incorrect as it pertains to pharmacology and clinical trials. D is incorrect because evaluating the effectiveness of program implementations is more aligned with program evaluation rather than epidemiology.
Question 4 of 5
The primary purpose of conducting an epidemiologic investigation is to;
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Identify groups who are at risk of contracting the disease. The main purpose of an epidemiologic investigation is to identify populations or groups at risk of a particular disease to implement targeted preventive measures. This involves analyzing patterns of disease occurrence within different demographic groups or communities. Choice A focuses on determining the cause of an epidemic, which is not the primary purpose of epidemiologic investigations. Choice B emphasizes community cooperation, which is important but not the main goal of such investigations. Choice D pertains to mapping the geographical distribution of cases, which is a part of epidemiologic investigations but not the primary purpose.
Question 5 of 5
In the investigation of an epidemic, you compare the present frequency of the disease with the usual frequency at this time of the year in this community. This is done during which stage of the investigation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Establishing the epidemic. During this stage, comparing the present frequency of the disease with the usual frequency helps determine if there is a significant increase in cases, indicating the presence of an epidemic. This step is crucial in identifying the outbreak and initiating appropriate control measures. Choice B, Testing the hypothesis, is incorrect as this stage involves conducting experiments to test a formulated hypothesis, not comparing frequency data. Choice C, Formulation of the hypothesis, is incorrect as this stage focuses on developing a hypothesis based on initial observations, not on comparing current and usual frequencies. Choice D, Appraisal of facts, is incorrect as this stage involves evaluating all available information, not specifically comparing disease frequencies in relation to an epidemic.