ATI RN
Community Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which topic should the nurse include in planning a primary prevention class for adolescents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because focusing on risk factors for heart disease aligns with primary prevention strategies to promote health and prevent disease before it occurs. This topic is relevant for adolescents as it educates them on lifestyle choices that can reduce their risk of heart disease later in life. Choices B and C involve secondary prevention or treatment rather than prevention. Choice D addresses a different health issue, which is important but not the focus of primary prevention for adolescents. Thus, the nurse should prioritize teaching about heart disease risk factors to promote long-term health and well-being in adolescents.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working in a community clinic that serves a population comprised mainly of migrant families. In planning the use of resources for secondary prevention, which activity should be the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Tuberculosis is highly contagious and prevalent in migrant populations. 2. Skin testing can detect latent TB infections early. 3. Early detection is crucial for preventing TB spread within the community. 4. Prompt treatment can prevent active TB development. 5. Glucose monitoring (B) is for diabetes management, not prevention. 6. Blood work for cardiovascular disease (C) is for diagnosis, not prevention.
Question 3 of 5
What is an example of a positive outcome for one of the Leading Health Indicators of Healthy People 2020?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because adopting a no smoking policy aligns with the Leading Health Indicator of Healthy People 2020 related to tobacco use. This policy promotes a healthier environment and reduces the risk of tobacco-related diseases. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly relate to the Leading Health Indicators of Healthy People 2020. Choice B may improve access to services but is not a specific health indicator. Choice C focuses on education, not a health indicator. Choice D, while positive for social well-being, is not a health indicator addressed by Healthy People 2020.
Question 4 of 5
What action is best for the community health nurse to take if the nurse suspects that an infant is being physically abused?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Follow agency protocols to report suspected abuse. This is the best action for the community health nurse to take because it ensures that the suspected abuse is properly documented and investigated by the appropriate authorities, such as child protective services. By following agency protocols, the nurse can help protect the infant from further harm and provide support to the family. Reporting suspicions to a child abuse reporting hotline (choice C) may not be as effective as following agency protocols, as the hotline may not have the authority to investigate and intervene. Choice B and D are incorrect as they do not provide a clear course of action to address the suspected abuse.
Question 5 of 5
While discussing the science of nursing, the nurse identifies the domain of nursing theory. Which linkages should the nurse provide to describe nursing's paradigm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: The person, the environment or situation, and health. Nursing theory's paradigm involves these key linkages. The person represents the patient or individual receiving care, the environment or situation includes the context in which care is provided, and health is the ultimate goal of nursing practice. These components are interconnected and integral to understanding the focus of nursing theory. Choice B, stress reduction, self-care, and a systems model, may be relevant concepts in nursing practice but do not encompass the broader perspective of nursing theory's paradigm. Choice C, curative care, restorative care, and terminal care, focus more on specific types of care rather than the foundational components of nursing theory's paradigm.