ATI RN
Foundational Public Health Services Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client indicates a lack of understanding regarding an appropriate reason to sue for professional negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the client's statement does not indicate a professional negligence claim. Negligence in healthcare is based on a breach of the standard of care resulting in harm. In this case, the lack of a call light and monitoring does not directly connect to a breach of the standard of care. Choices A, B, and D all involve clear instances of potential negligence resulting in harm, such as failure to follow turning protocols, failure to remove a tight cast leading to nerve damage, and performing surgery on the wrong limb. These scenarios demonstrate a direct link between the healthcare provider's actions and the resulting harm, making them more appropriate grounds for a professional negligence claim.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following activities is completed by the executive branch of the federal government?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administration of policy. The executive branch implements and administers policies passed by the legislative branch. They are responsible for carrying out laws and executing policies. This includes overseeing government agencies, managing programs, and enforcing regulations. Choice B, interpretation of policy, is typically done by the judicial branch. Choice C, proposal of policy, is the responsibility of the legislative branch. Choice D, passage of policy, is also done by the legislative branch through the process of creating and passing laws.
Question 3 of 5
Using the Neuman Systems Model, which of the following questions would the nurse ask a client to assess physiological health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Neuman Systems Model focuses on stressors and client responses. Asking about physiological health would involve direct questions about the client’s physical condition, but the provided option about family illnesses is closest to assessing health influences, though not ideal. Correct answer adjusted to available choices; typically, a direct physiological question would be expected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting a health risk appraisal. Which of the following activities is the nurse assessing when using this tool?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Health risk appraisals focus on identifying behaviors or conditions that increase health risks, such as unhealthy activities (e.g., smoking, poor diet), making this the correct focus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has completed health risk appraisals with several different families. Which of the following families would be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While all could have risks, a child with frequent asthma attacks indicates an ongoing, unmanaged health issue, making this family of most concern to a nurse.