ATI RN
Community Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Why would a public health nurse want to know about morbidity and mortality statistics on the local, state, and national level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Data are needed to compare the local community with itself over time and with other communities so that problems may be recognized and action taken to confront health issues, which is a foundational step in public health planning.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is overwhelmed with all that needs to be done in one day. Which task could most easily be postponed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reviewing hospital patient data is less directly tied to immediate public health priorities like policy development or community program planning, making it the most postponable task.
Question 3 of 5
A new public health nurse carefully assessed all the local mortality and morbidity data in preparation for making appropriate planning suggestions at a meeting next week. What other action is crucial before the nurse can feel prepared?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Understanding the community’s culture and values through direct interaction is essential for effective planning, beyond just data or internal assessments.
Question 4 of 5
After completing a master's degree, a nurse took a course in marketing. Should the agency reimburse the nurse's tuition costs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Social marketing can enhance public health efforts by influencing population behaviors, making the course relevant and beneficial to the agency.
Question 5 of 5
What historically have been public health nurses' two most important priorities?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Historically, public health nurses prioritized collective political activity and community collaboration to address social determinants like poverty, rather than individual care.