ATI RN
Community Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action would probably result in the largest change in health care outcomes for Americans?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redirecting funding to health promotion would improve aggregate health by focusing on prevention, which has a broader impact than increasing acute care resources or infrastructure.
Question 2 of 5
Why are high-risk and vulnerable subpopulations identified by public health nurses before deciding on appropriate interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying high-risk groups is critical because populations vary, and limited resources must be targeted effectively to prevent costly health issues later.
Question 3 of 5
Which factor is most responsible for differences in an individual's health?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Education and income are key determinants of health disparities, outweighing community-level factors like culture or provider availability.
Question 4 of 5
Based on Healthy People 2010, what are the two primary goals of Healthy People 2020?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The published goals of Healthy People 2020 are to increase quality and years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities, focusing on broad health improvement.
Question 5 of 5
Which best describes why health education in the community is more effective than health education in a hospital or clinic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There can be interruptions and distractions anywhere, including in a patient's home. In the community, the setting is familiar and comfortable.