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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The public health nurse understands that which of the following statements best explains why (Herpes Simplex Virus 2) HSV-2 infection is more challenging for a client than gonorrhea infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unlike gonorrhea, which is treatable, HSV-2 is a lifelong viral infection with no cure, requiring ongoing management.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.