ATI RN
Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which best describes how the Health Planning Model for care of aggregates differs from the customary nursing process applied to the care of an individual?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse decides which aggregate to focus on and then carefully defines that aggregate.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse has determined that the number one priority is to help families in which one member has diabetes. Which action would be most appropriate to maximize services to persons with diabetes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should augment existing resources rather than duplicate services.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has assessed an aggregate, determined the priority health needs, and decided on what intervention to offer. Which will best determine if the intervention will be successful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interventions are seldom successful unless the aggregate has input into the determination of need and priority.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse found that several professionals resented time spent interacting with and teaching clients. Which describes the most likely underlying motivation for resisting client involvement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empowering citizens shifts power from health providers to the community, which some professionals resist.
Question 5 of 5
Which must be created before establishing the evaluation plan for a health project?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observable and measurable objectives determine whether or not the goal was achieved and if the project was successful.