ATI RN
Public Health Questions Regarding Policy and Law Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding domestic battering of women is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abused women often present with vague or nonspecific complaints (e.g., headaches, fatigue) rather than directly reporting abuse, due to fear or shame. The other statements are incorrect: abuse is often recurrent, prevalence is higher than 2%, and alcohol is a risk factor but not the majority cause.
Question 2 of 5
Cholera and plague are reportable diseases according to the 1969 International Health Regulations. Other reportable diseases include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 1969 International Health Regulations listed cholera, plague, yellow fever, and smallpox as reportable; hepatitis B was not included, though it is reportable under modern national guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
In order for a patient to recover damages due to negligence, each of the following elements must be present EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Negligence requires duty, breach, injury, and proximate cause; nonfeasance (failure to act) is a type of breach but not a required element itself.
Question 4 of 5
When debating whether providing or withholding medical treatment is ethical, the LEAST important consideration of those listed below is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethical decisions prioritize patient autonomy (preferences), medical indications, and quality of life over the physician's personal preferences.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following patients is incompetent and should receive medical care against his or her expressed wishes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The unresponsive patient is incompetent due to unconsciousness and requires life-saving care; the others are competent despite their refusals.