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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options for the epidemiological triangle.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is completing the epidemiological triangle and understands that ___ is an example of an agent, ___ could represent a host, and ___ is an example of environment.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Agent: Plasmodium is a protozoan parasite responsible for causing malaria. Host: Humans serve as the primary host where Plasmodium multiplies and causes illness. Environment: Stagnant water serves as a breeding ground for Anopheles mosquitoes, which transmit Plasmodium to humans.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse understands that which of the following diseases can be prevented through immunization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective in preventing HBV infection.
Question 3 of 5
For a bedridden Muslim patient, the nurse rearranges the room and moves the bed so that it faces toward Mecca for the patient's daily prayers. Which of the following is the nurse demonstrating through these actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural accommodation involves making adjustments to support a patient's cultural practices without causing harm to others. By repositioning the bed, the nurse respects the patient's religious beliefs and enhances comfort.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A new nurse states to a nursing colleague, 'But why do I have to be involved in politics? I just want to be the very best clinical nurse I can.' Which of the following would be the best response from the nursing colleague?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Political involvement helps influence healthcare policies, funding, and patient rights, aligning with the nursing code of ethics.