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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
An instructor is reviewing Salmonella infections with her class. Which of the following comments indicates that the student needs further review on Salmonella?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salmonella is a bacterial infection that spreads primarily through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected animals. It does not form spores.
Question 3 of 5
The public health nurse understands that under police power, the states can do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under public health laws, states have the authority to enforce quarantine or isolation to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like tuberculosis (T
B), especially if an individual refuses treatment.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
An 80-year-old woman comes to the community health care facility with a large bag of medications. She tells the nurse she can no longer afford these medications because her only income is Social Security. Which statement is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring financial assistance options, such as Medicare Part D, is a realistic and supportive response.