ATI RN
Foundational Public Health Services Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which activity will the community health nurse perform when engaged in secondary prevention activities at a community senior center?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because administering pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines is a form of secondary prevention aimed at preventing complications or worsening of existing health conditions, such as pneumonia, in the senior population. This intervention directly targets a specific disease and helps reduce the likelihood of its occurrence. A, educating about signs and symptoms of influenza, is more focused on primary prevention by increasing awareness and preventing the onset of the disease. C, providing information about supportive care, is more aligned with tertiary prevention, which involves managing and reducing the impact of an already existing health problem. D, teaching how to properly wash hands, is important for infection control but falls more under primary prevention by reducing the risk of contracting infections in the first place.
Question 2 of 5
When talking to a women’s group at the senior citizens’ center, the nurse reminded them that the only way the center would be able to afford to provide transportation services for them would be for them to continue to write letters to their local city council representatives requesting funding for such a service. What was the nurse trying to accomplish through this action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Help the women engage in political action. The nurse was trying to empower the women by encouraging them to take action themselves in securing funding for transportation services. By suggesting they write letters to their local city council representatives, the nurse was promoting advocacy and civic engagement. This approach aligns with the goal of encouraging the women to participate in the political process to address their needs. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect: A: Ensure that the women did not expect the nurse to solve their problem. This is not the primary objective of the nurse's action. The nurse is not dismissing their concerns but rather guiding them towards a proactive solution. B: Demonstrate that the nurse understood the women’s concerns and needs. While this may be a secondary outcome, the main purpose was to encourage political action. C: Express empathy, support, and concern. While the nurse may indeed express empathy and support, the main focus of the action was to encourage political engagement rather than solely
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions demonstrate effective public health nursing practice in the community?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice D is correct: 1. Public health nursing practice focuses on providing services efficiently. 2. Increasing staff numbers can enhance service delivery and reach more community members. 3. More staff means better coverage, improved response times, and increased effectiveness. 4. By expanding staff, public health agencies can better address community needs and promote health. Summary: A: While important, epidemiologic investigations are not exclusive to nursing practice. B: Although organizing services for vulnerable populations is crucial, it does not demonstrate effective practice on its own. C: Establishing partnerships is valuable but does not directly indicate effective nursing practice. D: Increasing staff numbers is key to providing comprehensive and effective public health nursing services.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is explaining the health care system in the United States to a group of health care providers visiting from South America. How would the nurse best describe the current health care system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "It is divided primarily into two components: private health care and public health care." This is the best description of the current health care system in the United States. Private health care includes insurance-based and employer-sponsored plans, while public health care consists of government-funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid. This choice accurately reflects the dual nature of the U.S. health care system, highlighting the coexistence of private and public sectors. Explanation for why other choices are incorrect: A: This choice describes an idealized view of the health care system, which may not accurately represent the complexities and challenges of the U.S. system. B: This choice oversimplifies the system by focusing solely on hospitals, neglecting the broader scope of health care services available in the U.S. D: This choice makes a subjective claim about the quality of the U.S. health care system without acknowledging its limitations and disparities in access and outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes why the federal government has become involved in health care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the Constitution gives the federal government the power to promote the general welfare through programs like healthcare. This power is outlined in the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution (Article I, Section 8). The federal government's involvement in healthcare is a way to ensure the well-being of all citizens and promote public health. Choice A is incorrect because the federal government's involvement in healthcare is not solely based on the states' request. Choice B is incorrect because the federal government's involvement is not just due to rising costs to the states. Choice D is incorrect because while standardizing care on a national level may be a benefit, it is not the primary reason for federal involvement in healthcare.