ATI RN
Community Health Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Why are high-risk and vulnerable subpopulations identified by public health nurses before deciding on appropriate interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying high-risk groups is critical because populations vary, and limited resources must be targeted effectively to prevent costly health issues later.
Question 2 of 5
Based on Healthy People 2010, what are the two primary goals of Healthy People 2020?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The published goals of Healthy People 2020 are to increase quality and years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities, focusing on broad health improvement.
Question 3 of 5
Which best describes why health education in the community is more effective than health education in a hospital or clinic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There can be interruptions and distractions anywhere, including in a patient's home. In the community, the setting is familiar and comfortable.
Question 4 of 5
Which is most likely to determine if a health education program will create change?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lasting effect of cognitive and behavioral changes is determined by learner participation. Funding, attendance, and quality of instructors are not important if learners are not encouraged to participate in the program.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the best way to assess if learning has occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: By definition, learning is an enduring change involving modification of insights, behaviors, perceptions, or motivations. An appreciation for the new knowledge, passing an examination, and staying attentive does not address the entire scope of the learning process.