ATI RN
History of Public Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Why were nurses so unprepared for public health nursing in the early 20th century?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diploma schools emphasized hospital care, leaving nurses unprepared for home visiting. Public health nursing existed (A), teachers were available (B), and Nightingale didn’t publish a textbook (C).
Question 2 of 5
A public health nurse is determining what type of programming should be developed for the community. Which of the following is the most crucial factor that will influence program development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Programs are designed to fit funding priorities; thus, federal support (C) determines focus areas. Assessments (A) and needs (B) inform but depend on funding, and staff expertise (D) is secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A public health nurse is compiling information about how to promote early detection of breast cancer in women. Which document would most likely provide useful information about this topic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People 2020 sets goals for preventing chronic diseases like breast cancer via early detection. The Future of Public Health (A) discusses system issues, PPACA (C) focuses on insurance, and Scope/Standards (D) outlines nursing processes.
Question 4 of 5
How did Florence Nightingale help bring about community health nursing? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nightingale used a population-based approach, improving soldiers’ environments (B) and documenting outcomes (D). She didn’t recruit wealthy volunteers (A) or focus on individual care (C).
Question 5 of 5
How did nursing education change in the 1950s? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the 1950s, baccalaureate programs added public health (A), and junior/community colleges started nursing programs (C). Diploma schools declined (B), and scientific basis (D) grew later.