ATI RN
Public Health Foundation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best defines the word politics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Politics involves influencing others through various means such as persuasion, negotiation, and coercion. Step 2: It is not solely about governmental policies or legislative actions, but also about interpersonal interactions. Step 3: Choice A captures the essence of politics as the art of influencing others, encompassing a wide range of activities. Step 4: Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they narrowly define politics and do not fully encompass its complexity. Summary: The correct answer, A, is the most comprehensive and accurate definition of politics, emphasizing the art of influencing others over other limited perspectives.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is appraising health risks. Which of the following questions would most likely be asked by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Health risk appraisal often includes safety concerns. Asking about a booster seat assesses a specific risk (child safety in vehicles), which aligns with nursing priorities.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing a health risk appraisal with a client. Which of the following comments would cause the nurse to probe further to determine if the family is in crisis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This comment indicates significant stress, loss, and potential inability to cope, suggesting a family crisis that requires further assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is drawing a genogram. Which of the following would the nurse use to demonstrate a marriage relationship between two individuals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a genogram, a solid horizontal line between two individuals represents a marriage or partnership, per standard convention.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse who is visiting a family for the first time asks, 'Could we review your extended family and other persons or groups with whom you interact each week?' Which of the following provides the best rationale for the nurse asking this question?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This question evaluates social support and environmental factors, key to understanding the family’s health resources and risks.