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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: The correct actions for handling moral distress include:
A) communicating concerns with the chain of command to address the issue directly,
B) seeking support from ethic committees for guidance and advice,
C) being proactive in identifying and addressing moral distress triggers, and
D) examining ways to work towards addressing the stressors to find solutions. These actions promote open communication, seek external perspectives, proactive problem-solving, and self-reflection to effectively manage moral distress.
Choices E and F are incorrect as avoiding discussion and leaving the issue unaddressed can exacerbate moral distress.
Choice G is not applicable in this context.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements about children and environmental hazards is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Children are more susceptible to environmental toxins because of their smaller size. Children have higher exposure to environmental hazards due to their smaller size, higher metabolic rate, and developing organ systems. Their immature immune systems also make them more vulnerable. This makes them more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxins compared to adults.
Choice A is incorrect because the incidence of asthma among children has actually been increasing.
Choice C is incorrect as susceptibility to cancer is influenced by various factors, not just family history.
Choice D is incorrect as the prevalence of autism is a complex issue with multiple factors and not solely linked to environmental toxins.
Question 3 of 5
The public health nurse understands that which of the following is an example of a vector borne disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This is a vector-borne disease because it is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. Ticks act as vectors by carrying and transmitting the bacteria that causes the disease. Hepatitis B, E. coli 0157:H7, and Anthrax are not vector-borne diseases; they are transmitted through other means such as contaminated food or water, bodily fluids, or spores respectively.
Therefore, B is the only choice that fits the definition of a vector-borne disease.
Question 4 of 5
The public health nurse understands that which of the following is an example of a vector borne disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This is a vector-borne disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks act as the vector carrying the infectious agent from one host to another. The other choices do not involve vectors. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, E. coli 0157:H7 is transmitted through contaminated food or water, and Anthrax is caused by bacteria found in soil.
Therefore, Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the only example of a vector-borne disease among the options provided.
Question 5 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: The correct answer is D: Primary prevention. The nurse is recommending a preventive measure (consuming milk/dairy) to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Primary prevention aims to prevent the occurrence of a disease before it occurs by promoting healthy behaviors. In this case, the nurse is helping the client lower their risk of developing osteoporosis by increasing their calcium intake.
A: Tertiary prevention focuses on managing complications and preventing disability from a disease that already exists.
B: Secondary prevention involves early detection and treatment to prevent the progression of a disease.
C: Treatment, but not prevention, implies addressing existing symptoms or conditions, rather than preventing the disease from occurring.
In summary, the nurse's advice falls under primary prevention as it aims to prevent the onset of osteoporosis through proactive measures.