ATI RN
Health Promotion Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following is a major factor limiting health care services in the United States?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lack of funding, particularly for those without health insurance, is a major limitation in accessing healthcare services in the U.S.
Question 2 of 9
An elderly client’s family asks the nurse to withhold cancer information from the client. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding by sharing the information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity involves honesty, which requires providing truthful information to the client, facilitating autonomous decision-making.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse is providing care for a family in the community. Which of the following characteristics would the nurse assess to determine the health of the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coping mechanisms are crucial for evaluating a family's ability to manage stressors and maintain health.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in adolescents between 10 and 24 years of age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse recommended to a 50-year-old woman that she schedule a routine mammogram. Which of the following would be the most important factor in this woman’s decision to schedule this exam?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cultural values play a significant role in decision-making, affecting actions like healthcare choices.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following statements about values is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Values are not static and evolve over time through education, experience, and exposure.
Question 7 of 9
According to the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, what percentage of 6- to 11-year-old children are overweight?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 18% of 6- to 11-year-old children are overweight, according to the survey.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse whose religious beliefs prohibit abortion has been asked to participate in a termination of the pregnancy of a 16-year-old victim of date rape. According to the revised American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) Code of Ethics for Nurses, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse has the right to refuse participation, but must ensure arrangements are made for the client's care.
Question 9 of 9
An 18-year-old woman in whom a sexually transmitted disease (STD) was recently diagnosed asks the nurse not to tell her mother that she has an STD. Her mother asks the nurse what is causing her daughter’s vaginal discharge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guarantees client confidentiality. The nurse must maintain confidentiality unless the client permits disclosure.