ATI RN
Public Health Foundations Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes why local, state, and federal governmental agencies have started to cooperate and collaborate more closely in the last few years?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice B is correct: 1. Emergency preparedness and response require coordination across all levels of government. 2. Recent events such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks highlight the importance of collaboration. 3. Joint efforts enhance efficiency and effectiveness in handling emergencies. 4. The urgency of emergency situations drives agencies to work together. Summary: A: Administrative pressures focus on performance, not necessarily collaboration. C: Taxpayers' complaints are not the primary reason for increased cooperation. D: Decreasing overlap in services is relevant, but emergency response is a more critical factor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the original work of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing. Which accomplishments of today were started within this organization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Standardizing public health nursing education. The National Organization for Public Health Nursing played a key role in developing standardized education for public health nurses, ensuring consistency and quality in their training. This accomplishment laid the foundation for the professionalism and competence of public health nurses today. Choice A is incorrect because the requirement for a baccalaureate degree in nursing for public health nurses is a more recent development. Choice C is incorrect as developing public health nursing competencies is a broader concept that involves various organizations and initiatives. Choice D is incorrect as the Henry Street Settlement was not directly initiated by the National Organization for Public Health Nursing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with a family member to reduce personal health risk. Which of the following recommendations would most likely be made by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical activity like a 30-minute walk is a common, evidence-based recommendation to reduce personal health risks such as obesity or cardiovascular issues, making it the most likely choice.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is implementing risk reduction interventions with a family. Which of the following questions is most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Firearm safety is a critical risk reduction topic if relevant. Asking where handguns are used helps assess safe storage and usage, making it the most important question in this context.
Question 5 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.