ATI RN
Public Health Foundations Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes a normative life event that can increase the risk for illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pregnancy is a normative life event (expected and common) that increases illness risk due to physical and emotional stress, fitting the question’s criteria.
Question 2 of 5
An occupational health nurse is developing an educational program to address the importance of healthy personal health habits. Which of the following topics would be most important for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise is a foundational health habit with broad benefits, making it the most important topic for such a program.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing an initial home visit with a family. Which of the following actions should be taken first by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Building rapport is the first step in a home visit to foster trust and collaboration, per nursing practice.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has just witnessed the signing of an agreement between two parents in which the parents pledge not to yell at each other in the presence of their children. Which of the following is being demonstrated through this action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contracting involves a formal agreement to change behavior, as seen here with the pledge.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should be the initial consideration made by a nurse who is working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) families?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-awareness of biases or feelings is critical for culturally competent care, making it the initial consideration.