ATI RN
Community Health Verified Questions and Answers Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a population that exhibits a large amount of diversity. The nurse recognizes that skin color of individuals within this population is an example of what?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Race. Skin color is a physical characteristic that is often used to categorize individuals into different racial groups based on biological differences. Race is a social construct that is used to classify people into distinct groups based on shared physical traits. Multiculturalism (
A) refers to the coexistence of diverse cultural groups within a society. Ethnicity (
B) refers to shared cultural practices, perspectives, and distinctions that set apart one group of people from another. Culture (
D) encompasses the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group of people.
Therefore, skin color falls under the category of race rather than ethnicity, culture, or multiculturalism in this context.
Question 2 of 5
A visitor from Japan comes to the United States for a 2-week vacation. Which of the following best describes this person?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Non-immigrant. A visitor from Japan coming to the US for a vacation is considered a non-immigrant because they do not intend to permanently stay in the US. They are entering the country temporarily for tourism or other short-term purposes.
Summary:
B: Refugees are individuals fleeing persecution or war in their home country.
C: Legal immigrants are individuals granted permission to live and work in the US permanently or for an extended period.
D: Lawful permanent residents are individuals who have been granted the right to live permanently in the US.
Question 3 of 5
Which action by a nurse represents the practice of decolonization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Recognizing and challenging dominating colonial influences. Decolonization in nursing involves acknowledging and addressing biases and power imbalances rooted in colonialism. By recognizing and challenging these influences, nurses can promote cultural safety and equity in healthcare. Enforcing Eurocentric ideologies (choice
A) and prioritizing certain cultural perspectives (choice
B) perpetuate colonial attitudes. Eliminating traditional healing practices (choice
D) disregards cultural diversity and limits patient-centered care.
Question 4 of 5
Which action should the nurse take when teaching a client with a low health literacy level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Choose terms that the client uses. This is important when teaching a client with low health literacy as it ensures clear communication and understanding. By using language familiar to the client, it helps to bridge the gap between their level of understanding and the healthcare information being provided. This approach promotes better comprehension and retention of the information.
A: Using correct medical terminology may confuse the client with low health literacy.
B: Speaking loudly may come across as patronizing or intimidating.
C, E, F, G: These choices are irrelevant to the question.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan to decrease the number of premature deaths in the community. Which of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I apologize for the mistake in the question prompt. The correct answer is actually D: Ensure timely and effective medical intervention and treatment for community members. The rationale is that timely medical intervention can directly impact premature deaths by addressing health issues promptly. Increasing knowledge about hospice care (choice
A) may be important but is not directly related to preventing premature deaths. Promoting healthy lifestyle choices (choice
B) is beneficial but may not address existing health conditions leading to premature deaths. Encouraging wellness centers at industrial sites (choice
C) focuses on prevention rather than immediate medical intervention needed for premature deaths.