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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse learns that a family has declined an elective medical intervention for a health care problem because paying for the care would drastically reduce the family's resources and ability to meet the needs of other family members. Ethically, which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting autonomy is key. If the family made an informed decision, the nurse should respect their choice.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers an incorrect medication to a client. Following an assessment of the client, the nurse determines that the client has experienced no untoward effects as a result of the medication. The nurse does not complete an incident report because no harm came to the client. Which of the following ethical principles did the nurse violate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity refers to truthfulness and honesty. The nurse is ethically obligated to report medication errors, regardless of whether harm occurred.
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
A client is using a primary prevention strategy to prevent infectious disease. Which of the following actions is the client most likely taking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs. Vaccinations are a classic primary prevention measure.