ATI RN
ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is examining the agent, host and environmental factors which can lead to disease. Which of the following models would the nurse most likely use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The epidemiologic triangle examines Agent, Host, and Environment, key to understanding disease transmission.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following public health actions has been particularly instrumental in reducing childhood infectious diseases in the United States?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: School immunization mandates have played a significant role in increasing vaccination rates and reducing outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and pertussis. These laws ensure high vaccine compliance before children enter school, making them one of the most effective public health measures.
Question 4 of 5
The public health nurse understands that which of the following is the most common vectorborne disease is a result of travelers introducing the disease to the United States?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malaria is the most frequently imported vector-borne disease in the U.S. due to international travelers from endemic areas.
Question 5 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.