ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions represents the use of secondary prevention to reduce environmental health risks?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it involves early detection and intervention to prevent health problems from worsening. By collecting blood specimens from preschool children to check for lead levels, it allows for early identification of potential exposure to lead, enabling timely interventions to reduce or eliminate the environmental health risk. This is a key aspect of secondary prevention, which aims to detect and address health issues at an early stage to prevent further harm. Summary of why the other choices are incorrect: B: Meeting with local government officials is more about advocacy and initiating primary prevention measures rather than early detection and intervention. C: Referring a child with toxic lead levels to a neurologist is part of tertiary prevention, focusing on managing and treating existing health problems rather than early detection and prevention. D: Teaching parents about lead-based paint is more about education and primary prevention, rather than early detection and intervention through screening.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is examining blood lead levels in school-age children 1 year after a community-wide education intervention. Which of the following phases of the nursing process is being implemented?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Evaluation. In this scenario, the nurse is assessing the effectiveness of the community-wide education intervention by examining blood lead levels in school-age children after 1 year. Evaluation involves determining the outcomes of nursing interventions to see if the desired goals have been achieved. This phase focuses on measuring the effectiveness of the intervention and making decisions based on the results. A: Assessment is the phase where data is collected and analyzed to identify health problems. B: Diagnosis involves identifying the health problems based on the assessment data. C: Intervention is implementing the nursing care plan to address the identified health problems.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse wants to use the principles of risk and outrage to improve an environmental hazard in the community. To accomplish this, which of the following actions would be taken by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Communicate the correct information in a timely fashion. This is because effectively communicating accurate information in a timely manner is crucial in addressing environmental hazards. By providing correct information, the nurse can help reduce misinformation and fear, which is essential in risk communication. Choice A is incorrect because advertising in the media throughout the entire surrounding area may lead to unnecessary panic and outrage without providing accurate information. Choice D is incorrect because sharing all data found on the community assessment may overwhelm the public and could potentially cause confusion or unnecessary alarm. In summary, choice C is the best option as it aligns with the principles of risk and outrage communication, while the other choices may lead to negative consequences.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client with a family history of hypertension. Which statement by the client does the nurse recognize as requiring further teaching about familial risk?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Genetics play a significant role in health, but they do not solely determine an individual's health outcomes. 2. Health is influenced by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. 3. Choice B incorrectly implies that genetics alone dictate health and diagnoses. 4. The other choices (A, C, D) acknowledge the multifactorial nature of health outcomes, thus are correct.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working to change negative social beliefs towards breastfeeding in a rural area using the UNICEF Socio-Ecological Model. At which level of this model is the nurse effecting change?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Policy/system and enabling environments. The nurse is working at this level by influencing policies and systems to create an environment that supports breastfeeding. At this level, the nurse can implement changes that impact the broader community by promoting and facilitating breastfeeding-friendly practices. A: Individual - This level focuses on changing beliefs and behaviors of individuals, not addressing broader social beliefs. B: Community - This level involves influencing social norms and practices within a specific community, not addressing policies and systems. C: Organizational/institutional - This level involves changes within specific organizations or institutions, not addressing broader policy changes needed for societal impact.