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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is investigating a bacterial illness that has caused a health problem in the community. Only some of the people exposed to the bacteria have become ill. Which of the following factors best explains why this would have happened?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The epidemiologic triad explains disease occurrence through the interaction of an agent (bacteria), a host (individual susceptibility), and the environment (conditions favoring disease transmission).
Question 2 of 5
A city has announced its plans to build a city dump near a community of poor and predominantly African-American citizens. Which of the following principles would the nurse be using when vocalizing opposition for this plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Environmental justice focuses on ensuring that all communities, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, receive equal protection from environmental hazards.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers an incorrect medication to a client. Following an assessment of the client, the nurse determines that the client has experienced no untoward effects as a result of the medication. The nurse does not complete an incident report because no harm came to the client. Which of the following ethical principles did the nurse violate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity refers to truthfulness and honesty. The nurse is ethically obligated to report medication errors, regardless of whether harm occurred.
Question 4 of 5
A new nurse states to a nursing colleague, 'But why do I have to be involved in politics? I just want to be the very best clinical nurse I can.' Which of the following would be the best response from the nursing colleague?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Political involvement helps influence healthcare policies, funding, and patient rights, aligning with the nursing code of ethics.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following component of the epidemiologic triangle is the bacteria identified as that is responsible for developing a vaginal infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The agent is the microorganism (bacteria) that causes disease. In this case, the bacteria responsible for a vaginal infection is the infectious agent.