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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which of the following best represents an example of infectious disease spreading via a vector?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A vector is an organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another. Mosquitoes transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.
Question 3 of 5
The public health nurse understands that which of the following is an example of a vector borne disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a vector-borne disease transmitted by tick bites. Vectors are living organisms, such as mosquitoes or ticks, that carry infectious agents.
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.
Extract:
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options for the epidemiological triangle.
Question 5 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.