ATI RN
ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client was clearly very relieved when an HIV test came back negative. 'Thank goodness. I've had sex several times without a condom, and when one of my friends said he was sick, I think I panicked.' Which of the following would be most important to emphasize to the client immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV has a 'window period' during which recent infections may not be detectable. Retesting in 3 months ensures accuracy and proper diagnosis.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The student nurse understands that which of the following best describes the characteristic appearance of lesions of human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HPV lesions, or genital warts, present as raised, rough-textured growths resembling a cauliflower.
Question 5 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.