ATI RN
ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client was clearly very relieved when an HIV test came back negative. 'Thank goodness. I've had sex several times without a condom, and when one of my friends said he was sick, I think I panicked.' Which of the following would be most important to emphasize to the client immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV has a 'window period' during which recent infections may not be detectable. Retesting in 3 months ensures accuracy and proper diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A public health nurse is struggling with moral distress. What are actions the nurse can take to handle moral distress? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Addressing moral distress requires advocating for ethical concerns. Reporting issues to supervisors can initiate solutions. B: Ethics committees provide guidance to resolve ethical dilemmas. C: A proactive approach prevents worsening distress. D: Identifying and addressing causes promotes resilience. E is incorrect as suppressing concerns can worsen distress.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse learns that a family has declined an elective medical intervention for a health care problem because paying for the care would drastically reduce the family's resources and ability to meet the needs of other family members. Ethically, which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting autonomy is key. If the family made an informed decision, the nurse should respect their choice.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse meets with a senator to lobby for passage of a bill to increase funding for (Herpes Simplex Virus 2) HSV-2. Which branches of the government is the nurse working with?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The legislative branch is responsible for making laws and passing bills, such as funding for healthcare.
Question 5 of 5
The public health nurse understands that endoparasites are which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Protozoa, roundworms, and tapeworms are endoparasites that live inside the host, affecting the digestive system. Ticks and mites are ectoparasites.