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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse wants to have a better understanding of the physiological effects of selected chemicals. Which of the following individuals would provide the most useful information to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Toxicologists specialize in studying the effects of chemicals on living organisms, including how chemicals interact with biological systems and potential toxic effects.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse wants to decrease the incidence of obesity in elementary school children. Which of the following describes a secondary prevention intervention that the nurse could implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection. Weighing students allows for early identification of obesity.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse advises a client with osteoporosis to have three servings of milk or dairy products daily. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary prevention involves actions to prevent disease before it occurs. Encouraging adequate calcium intake helps prevent osteoporosis-related complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse wishes to develop cultural competence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cultural competence begins with self-awareness. Nurses must first recognize how their own cultural background, beliefs, and biases influence their interactions with patients before effectively understanding and respecting others' cultures.