ATI RN
Public Health Foundation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following laws established programs for provision of health services for women and children and supported community-oriented nursing practice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sheppard-Towner Act. This law, enacted in 1921, established programs for providing health services to women and children, focusing on maternal and child health. It supported community-oriented nursing practice by funding public health nurses to provide services to underserved populations. A) Early Periodic Screening and Developmental Testing (EPSDT) Initiative focuses on preventive and screening services for Medicaid-eligible children, not specifically for women and children. B) Healthy People 2000 Initiative is a national health promotion and disease prevention agenda, not specifically focused on women and children. D) State Child Health Improvement Act (SCHIP) expanded health insurance coverage for children in low-income families, but it did not establish programs for provision of health services for women and children or support community-oriented nursing practice.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse was preparing for a home visit to a family where the mother had just been discharged from trauma care after being hit by a drunk driver. The nurse hoped the family was able to care for her. Which of the following comments from the husband would suggest an energized family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An energized family demonstrates resilience and strength. The comment about the daughter being independent and active suggests the family has positive attributes and coping mechanisms, indicating energy and adaptability.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.