ATI RN
Community Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which best describes the operational definition of 'health literacy' in the United States?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Literacy as a whole is typically defined as being able to read and write at the fifth-grade level. Health literacy, however, is defined as being able to access, understand, and use information to make health decisions. Only the latter type of literacy empowers clients to best act on their own behalf.
Question 2 of 5
Which can be found in both the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Pender's Health Promotion Model? (Select ONE that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A review of the tables will show that only the HBM includes both perceived severity and perceived susceptibility. All other factors are found in both models.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a coworker about effective strategies to use when providing health education. Which suggestions would most likely be included? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must determine what the client wants to know, not what the nurse believes the client needs to know. The nurse should not go into excess detail but focus on a few concepts or key points, that is, stick with the essentials; use clear and concise language while avoiding technical terms; encourage participants by use of questions related to their life experiences; use demonstrations and real-life examples to illustrate major points and summarize the key points to help the audience retain the material.
Question 4 of 5
Which best describes how care can be appropriately given in a community?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As it is clearly impossible and impractical to give service to each person in a community, the best approach considers the community itself to be the unit of service. The nurse partners with community members to identify community problems and develop solutions to ultimately improve the community's health. The community health nurse does not administer care according to the priorities of the health department or care for the sickest populations first.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a major factor in determining which people or groups are most likely to be helpful to a particular individual?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Although it is certainly more common to have friends who are similar to ourselves in many ways, those most likely to be called on and respond are those in close environmental proximity. Proximity facilitates the recognition of commonality and the development of cohesion among members.