ATI RN
ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse asks a class about the ways HIV can be transmitted. Which of the following comments by a student indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV is not transmitted through casual contact, such as sitting next to someone. This response reflects a misunderstanding.
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
The public health nurse understands that which of the following is an example of a vector borne disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a vector-borne disease transmitted by tick bites. Vectors are living organisms, such as mosquitoes or ticks, that carry infectious agents.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The public health nurse understands that endoparasites are which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Protozoa, roundworms, and tapeworms are endoparasites that live inside the host, affecting the digestive system. Ticks and mites are ectoparasites.