ATI RN
ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A student comes to the college health clinic with typical cold symptoms of fever, sneezing, and coughing, but the nurse also notes a rash with small white spots on the inside of the student's cheeks. Which of the following actions should be taken by the college health nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Koplik spots are a classic early sign of measles, which is highly contagious. Prompt notification is needed to prevent an outbreak.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The public health nurse understands that which of the following is the number one cause of death worldwide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and stroke, account for over 70% of deaths worldwide.
Question 4 of 5
The newly hired public health nurse understands that which of the following is an example of moral distress?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moral distress occurs when a nurse knows the right action to take but is constrained by external factors such as policies, hierarchy, or legal limitations.
Question 5 of 5
A Spanish-speaking family comes to the public health department. No one in the family speaks English, and nobody at the health department speaks Spanish. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The best practice is to use a professional interpreter to ensure accurate communication and avoid misunderstandings in medical care.