ATI RN
Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which type of family-nurse contact will provide you with the best opportunity to observe family dynamics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, home visit. This type of family-nurse contact allows for direct observation of family dynamics in their own environment. It provides insight into family interactions, relationships, and living conditions. Clinic consultations (A) may not capture the full scope of family dynamics. Group conferences (B) involve multiple families, limiting individual observation. Written communication (D) lacks the depth of insight gained from face-to-face interaction.
Question 2 of 5
The PHN bag is an important tool in providing nursing care during a home visit. The most important principle in bag technique states that it;
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "Should minimize if not totally prevent the spread of infection." The bag technique is crucial in maintaining asepsis during home visits. By ensuring that the items in the bag are sterile and using proper techniques to prevent contamination, the spread of infection can be minimized or prevented. This is essential to protect both the patient and the nurse. The other choices are incorrect because saving time and effort (A) should not compromise infection control, overshadowing concern for the patient and family (C) is not related to infection prevention, and using different techniques depending on the situation (D) may lead to inconsistent infection control practices.
Question 3 of 5
The public health conducts a study on the factors contributing to the high morality rate due to heart diseases in the municipality where she works. Which branch of epidemiology does the nurse practice in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Analytical. In this situation, the nurse is conducting a study to analyze the factors contributing to the high mortality rate due to heart diseases. Analytical epidemiology focuses on investigating the causes and risk factors associated with diseases, which aligns with the nurse's study. Descriptive epidemiology primarily involves summarizing the characteristics of a disease outbreak or health condition, not analyzing contributing factors. Therapeutic epidemiology focuses on treatment interventions, which is not the case here. Evaluation epidemiology involves assessing the effectiveness of health programs, not specifically studying the causes of a disease.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an epidemiologic function of the nurse during an epidemic? A Conducting assessment of suspected cases to detect the communicable diseases
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: A is correct because conducting assessments helps in early detection and containment of communicable diseases. It is crucial for epidemiologic surveillance. B is incorrect as it focuses on investigation, not nursing role. C is about health promotion, not directly related to epidemiologic function. D is an incomplete choice.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a characteristic of person-to-person propagated epidemic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because person-to-person propagated epidemics typically involve a gradual build-up of cases before becoming easily noticeable. Initially, there may be only a few cases, but as the disease spreads from person to person, the number of cases increases over time, leading to a noticeable epidemic. This gradual increase allows for early detection and intervention. Choice A is incorrect because the number of cases being more than expected does not specifically relate to person-to-person propagation. Choice B is incorrect as person-to-person transmission does not necessarily involve a vector. Choice C is incorrect because a common vehicle refers to a single source of infection, not the spread between individuals.