ATI RN
Public Health Questions Regarding Policy and Law Questions
Question 1 of 5
What was the poverty guideline for a family of four in mainland United States in 2013?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A four-person household must make less than $24,600 to be considered under the poverty guideline according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult client has developed a pressure injury while in the hospital for the treatment of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because Medicare has penalties for hospital-acquired conditions like pressure injuries. Hospitals are financially penalized for preventable conditions, resulting in reduced reimbursement. Choice A is incorrect because Medicare penalties are imposed on hospitals, not individual clients. Choice B is incorrect as hospitals will still receive reimbursement, but it may be reduced. Choice C is incorrect as complications usually lead to increased costs for the hospital, not increased reimbursement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse works at a clinic that provides care to clients through all stages of heart failure and coordinates
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Integrated service line. This is because an integrated service line involves coordinating care across all stages of heart failure, which aligns with the nurse's role in providing comprehensive care. The other choices are incorrect because: A: This question is not asking about the specific care delivery model being used. B: Collaborative care typically refers to a team-based approach involving multiple healthcare providers, not specifically focused on all stages of heart failure. D: Provider-sponsored health plan relates to the financial aspect of healthcare coverage, not directly relevant to the coordination of care for heart failure clients.
Question 4 of 5
Which concept concerning LHIs will the nurse use to develop programs to improve health outcomes in the community?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because LHIs (Local Health Initiatives) aim to improve health and well-being across the lifespan, not just focus on specific age groups like childhood illnesses (A). While LHIs can be part of individual care plans (B), their primary goal is to impact the overall community health. LHIs are not standardized guidelines for disease care (D) but rather community-based programs that address various health needs. By focusing on improving health outcomes for all age groups, the nurse can create effective programs that benefit the entire community.
Question 5 of 5
Which category of public health policy is the nurse engaged in while performing lipid profile testing at a community health fair?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Screening. The nurse is engaged in screening during the lipid profile testing at a community health fair. Screening involves identifying individuals at risk of a particular health condition before symptoms appear. In this case, the nurse is identifying individuals with potential lipid profile abnormalities. Regulation (A) involves creating and enforcing rules and laws. Education (C) involves providing information to promote health awareness. Preventative treatment (D) involves interventions to prevent a health condition after risk factors are identified. However, in this scenario, the nurse is primarily focused on early identification rather than treatment.