ATI RN
Public Health Policy Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action can the community health nurse take to help an unemployed client without health insurance mitigate the high cost of prescription drugs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. By speaking with the provider about lower-cost alternatives, the community health nurse can help the client access more affordable prescription drugs. This approach addresses the financial barrier of high drug costs directly, ensuring the client can still receive necessary medications. A: Reducing spending on food and other items may not be feasible or sustainable for the client and may not directly address the issue of high prescription drug costs. B: Asking the client which medications they feel are not necessary could potentially compromise the client's health if essential medications are skipped. D: Emphasizing the importance of taking all medications is valid but does not address the financial burden of high drug costs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse evaluates how activities were implemented and what resources were needed to carry out a community health program. Which type of evaluation is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Process evaluation. The nurse is assessing how activities were implemented and the resources needed, which falls under process evaluation. This type of evaluation focuses on the implementation of the program to ensure it is being carried out as planned. Formative evaluation focuses on improving the program during development, outcome evaluation assesses the results achieved, and impact evaluation looks at the broader effects beyond the immediate outcomes. The nurse in this scenario is specifically evaluating the process of implementation, making process evaluation the most appropriate choice.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing communication materials for a community health program. What action should the nurse take to create materials incorporating the needs of the intended target population?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct Answer: D Rationale: 1. Using images and language that represent the target population helps in creating materials that are relatable and culturally sensitive. 2. It enhances understanding and engagement with the content, making it more effective in reaching and resonating with the intended audience. 3. This approach ensures inclusivity and promotes better communication by addressing the specific needs and preferences of the target population. Summary: - Choice A is incorrect as using medical terminology may hinder understanding for the general public. - Choice B is incorrect as passive voice can make the message less engaging and impactful. - Choice C is incorrect as relying solely on social media limits the reach to specific demographics and may exclude others.
Question 4 of 5
When planning a community health program, which is the best method to ensure the target population's sociocultural and linguistic needs are met?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Include community members in program planning and implementation. This method ensures that the target population's sociocultural and linguistic needs are met because involving community members directly incorporates their perspectives and experiences into the program design. By actively engaging with the community, the program is more likely to be culturally relevant and sensitive. A: Incorporating knowledge about the culture into activities is important but may not fully capture the diverse needs and preferences of the target population. B: Hiring an interpreter is helpful for language barriers but does not address the broader sociocultural aspects of the community. D: Ensuring staff are culturally competent is crucial, but direct involvement of community members in planning is more effective in meeting their specific needs.
Question 5 of 5
Which data source would a nurse use to perform an impact evaluation of an existing community health program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because using participant surveys completed prior to and 90 days following the program allows the nurse to gather data before and after the intervention to measure the program's impact over time. This approach provides a comparison of outcomes and allows for assessing sustained changes post-intervention. Choices A, C, and D do not provide a post-intervention follow-up period of 90 days to evaluate the sustained impact of the program, making them less effective for conducting a comprehensive impact evaluation.