ATI RN
Community Needs Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which variable has a major influence on a community's health?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Individual behavior choices are responsible for about 50% of health outcomes, influenced by social and physical environments, making them a major factor compared to the number or quality of providers and officials.
Question 2 of 5
Which primary prevention would the school nurse choose to address the school's number of unwed pregnancies?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent a problem before it occurs. Education on sexuality and birth control directly addresses the prevention of future pregnancies, unlike the other options which focus on post-pregnancy support.
Question 3 of 5
Which task will be most helpful in meeting the public health agency's goals?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intra-agency cooperation to meet community-wide health goals aligns directly with the public health agency’s mission, surpassing the impact of individual-focused or internal tasks.
Question 4 of 5
Which task is most crucial for the community health nurse to do well?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving testimony reflects policy development, a core public health function with a broader impact than assessment or local interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse works hard to develop alliances among various community organizations toward improving health in the community. What are actions such as this called?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By definition, establishing alliances among organizations is coalition building, aimed at collective action for community health improvement.