ATI RN
RN Evidence-Based Practice in Community and Public Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of Gordon's functional health patterns is the nurse assessing by looking at community disaster plans and public safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Value-belief. By looking at community disaster plans and public safety, the nurse is assessing the community's values and beliefs related to health and safety. This pattern involves examining cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs that influence health decisions and behaviors. The other choices are incorrect because coping-stress tolerance (A) focuses on individual coping mechanisms, health perception-health management (B) involves personal beliefs and behaviors related to health, and D is not provided.
Question 2 of 5
Members of the health education team are meeting to review the team's progress. Which factor may adversely affect team communication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because low feelings of trust can greatly hinder team communication. Trust is crucial for open and honest communication, which is essential for effective teamwork. Without trust, team members may withhold information, be less willing to share ideas, and may lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. A: Frequent brainstorming sessions can actually enhance team communication by encouraging creativity and idea generation. B: High level of team member engagement typically improves communication, as engaged members are more likely to actively participate and share their thoughts. D: Clear team member roles can facilitate communication by providing clarity on responsibilities and tasks, which can help streamline communication within the team.
Question 3 of 5
A health care team is using TeamSTEPPS® to plan and implement community health programs. Which action will the team take using this framework?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Employ an interdisciplinary approach. In TeamSTEPPS, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach involves involving individuals from different disciplines to collaborate and contribute their expertise to achieve common goals. This is crucial in community health programs as it ensures a comprehensive and holistic approach to address complex health issues. Sharing leadership responsibilities (choice A) can be important, but it is not the primary focus of TeamSTEPPS. Distributing information as needed (choice B) is important but does not encompass the full scope of TeamSTEPPS. Utilizing an informal communication format (choice C) is not recommended in TeamSTEPPS as it may lead to miscommunication and inefficiencies.
Question 4 of 5
While planning a community health education program for older adults who want to exercise more frequently, the health education team decides to ask participants to sign a contract where they agree to complete a certain level of physical activity each week. Which learning theory is the team utilizing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Behaviorism. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and reinforcement. By asking participants to sign a contract agreeing to complete a certain level of physical activity each week, the health education team is using behaviorist principles to encourage and reinforce the desired behavior. This method relies on external motivation and rewards to shape behavior. Summary: A: Connectivism focuses on the idea of learning as a process of connecting information sources. It does not directly relate to the use of contracts for behavior change. B: Constructivism emphasizes the learner's active role in constructing knowledge. It does not involve the use of contracts to modify behavior. D: Humanism emphasizes individual growth, self-actualization, and personal responsibility. While it values autonomy and self-directed learning, it does not directly involve the use of contracts to regulate behavior.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows which instruction method is most effective for adolescents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Incorporating peer activities into the learning process. Adolescents often learn best through social interactions with their peers. This method encourages engagement, collaboration, and active participation, which can enhance learning retention and motivation. By interacting with peers, adolescents can share experiences, perspectives, and knowledge, leading to a deeper understanding of the material. In contrast, providing information in small segments (A) may not be as engaging, involving family members (B) may not resonate with adolescents' preference for peer interactions, and connecting material to past experiences (C) may not always be relevant or engaging for all adolescents.