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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse wants to have a better understanding of the physiological effects of selected chemicals. Which of the following individuals would provide the most useful information to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Toxicologists specialize in studying the effects of chemicals on living organisms, including how chemicals interact with biological systems and potential toxic effects.
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
A new nurse states to a nursing colleague, 'But why do I have to be involved in politics? I just want to be the very best clinical nurse I can.' Which of the following would be the best response from the nursing colleague?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Political involvement helps influence healthcare policies, funding, and patient rights, aligning with the nursing code of ethics.