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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which formula should be used to calculate an incidence rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incidence rate measures the number of new cases of a disease occurring in a population during a specific period. It is expressed per a base population size (e.g., per 1,000 or 100,000 people) to allow for comparisons across different populations.
Question 2 of 5
During an outbreak of measles, nurses are giving measles vaccinations to susceptible persons. Which of the following best describes the type of immunity that will follow the administration of these injections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaccines stimulate the immune system to develop long-term active immunity by producing antibodies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is investigating a bacterial illness that has caused a health problem in the community. Only some of the people exposed to the bacteria have become ill. Which of the following factors best explains why this would have happened?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The epidemiologic triad explains disease occurrence through the interaction of an agent (bacteria), a host (individual susceptibility), and the environment (conditions favoring disease transmission).
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which of the following statements about children and environmental hazards is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Due to their lower body weight, developing organs, and higher metabolic rate, children absorb toxins more readily and are more vulnerable to harmful effects.