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ATI RN Community Health Nursing
Edition 10.0 Practice Examination:
Comprehensive Community Health
Nursing Exam Preparation and Review
Description
This practice examination is designed to mirror the content domains
question format and difficulty level of the ATI RN Community
Health Nursing proctored assessment. It covers the major tested areas
community assessment epidemiology communicable disease control
disaster management vulnerable populations family health home
safety and community health program planning. Questions emphasize
application level clinical decision making prioritization and
population focused reasoning expected of competent community
health nurses. Rationales explain both correct and incorrect options to
reinforce critical thinking. This resource supports exam preparation
and competency development.
Section 1 Questions 1 to 50
1 A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey.
Which of the following is the primary purpose of this assessment?
A To diagnose individual health conditions
B To gather subjective data about community members
C To observe the physical environment and identify potential health
risks
D To administer immunizations to residents
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C To observe the physical environment and identify potential health
risks
A windshield survey is a visual assessment of a community conducted
by driving or walking through the area. It helps identify
environmental health risks housing conditions availability of
resources and other factors affecting community health. It does not
involve diagnosing individuals or administering treatments.
2 A nurse is conducting a community assessment and reviews census
data mortality rates and morbidity statistics. Which type of data is the
nurse collecting?
A Subjective data
B Secondary data
C Primary data
D Qualitative data
B Secondary data
Secondary data includes existing information that has been collected
by others such as census data vital statistics and disease registries.
Primary data is collected firsthand through surveys interviews and
observations.
3 A community health nurse is planning a program to address
childhood obesity. Which of the following is the first step in program
planning?
A Implement the program
B Identify the problem and conduct a needs assessment
C Evaluate the program outcomes
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D Secure funding for the program
B Identify the problem and conduct a needs assessment
The first step in program planning is to identify the health problem
and conduct a needs assessment to determine the scope and priorities
of the issue. Implementation evaluation and funding follow the
assessment phase.
4 A nurse is investigating an outbreak of foodborne illness in a
community. Which of the following is the priority action?
A Educate the community about food safety
B Identify the source of the outbreak
C Treat affected individuals
D Report the outbreak to the media
B Identify the source of the outbreak
Identifying the source of the outbreak is the priority to stop further
transmission. Treatment of affected individuals is important but
controlling the source prevents additional cases.
5 A community health nurse is working with a population of migrant
farmworkers. Which of the following is a primary health concern for
this population?
A Lack of access to dental care
B Limited access to healthcare services and preventive care
C High rates of mental health disorders
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D Exposure to infectious diseases only
B Limited access to healthcare services and preventive care
Migrant farmworkers often face barriers to healthcare including lack
of insurance language barriers mobility and lack of transportation.
This limits their access to preventive care and treatment.
6 A nurse is conducting a home visit for an elderly client. Which of
the following is the priority assessment?
A Assess the client's medication regimen
B Assess the home for safety hazards
C Assess the client's nutritional status
D Assess the client's social support system
B Assess the home for safety hazards
Safety is the priority when conducting a home visit. Identifying fall
risks fire hazards and other dangers prevents injury. Medication
nutrition and social support are important but safety comes first.
7 A community health nurse is planning a disaster preparedness
program. Which of the following should be included in the plan?
A Only natural disasters
B Only man made disasters
C All hazards approach including natural and man made disasters
D Only infectious disease outbreaks
C All hazards approach including natural and man made disasters
ATI RN Community Health Nursing
Edition 10.0 Practice Examination:
Comprehensive Community Health
Nursing Exam Preparation and Review
Description
This practice examination is designed to mirror the content domains
question format and difficulty level of the ATI RN Community
Health Nursing proctored assessment. It covers the major tested areas
community assessment epidemiology communicable disease control
disaster management vulnerable populations family health home
safety and community health program planning. Questions emphasize
application level clinical decision making prioritization and
population focused reasoning expected of competent community
health nurses. Rationales explain both correct and incorrect options to
reinforce critical thinking. This resource supports exam preparation
and competency development.
Section 1 Questions 1 to 50
1 A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey.
Which of the following is the primary purpose of this assessment?
A To diagnose individual health conditions
B To gather subjective data about community members
C To observe the physical environment and identify potential health
risks
D To administer immunizations to residents
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C To observe the physical environment and identify potential health
risks
A windshield survey is a visual assessment of a community conducted
by driving or walking through the area. It helps identify
environmental health risks housing conditions availability of
resources and other factors affecting community health. It does not
involve diagnosing individuals or administering treatments.
2 A nurse is conducting a community assessment and reviews census
data mortality rates and morbidity statistics. Which type of data is the
nurse collecting?
A Subjective data
B Secondary data
C Primary data
D Qualitative data
B Secondary data
Secondary data includes existing information that has been collected
by others such as census data vital statistics and disease registries.
Primary data is collected firsthand through surveys interviews and
observations.
3 A community health nurse is planning a program to address
childhood obesity. Which of the following is the first step in program
planning?
A Implement the program
B Identify the problem and conduct a needs assessment
C Evaluate the program outcomes
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D Secure funding for the program
B Identify the problem and conduct a needs assessment
The first step in program planning is to identify the health problem
and conduct a needs assessment to determine the scope and priorities
of the issue. Implementation evaluation and funding follow the
assessment phase.
4 A nurse is investigating an outbreak of foodborne illness in a
community. Which of the following is the priority action?
A Educate the community about food safety
B Identify the source of the outbreak
C Treat affected individuals
D Report the outbreak to the media
B Identify the source of the outbreak
Identifying the source of the outbreak is the priority to stop further
transmission. Treatment of affected individuals is important but
controlling the source prevents additional cases.
5 A community health nurse is working with a population of migrant
farmworkers. Which of the following is a primary health concern for
this population?
A Lack of access to dental care
B Limited access to healthcare services and preventive care
C High rates of mental health disorders
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D Exposure to infectious diseases only
B Limited access to healthcare services and preventive care
Migrant farmworkers often face barriers to healthcare including lack
of insurance language barriers mobility and lack of transportation.
This limits their access to preventive care and treatment.
6 A nurse is conducting a home visit for an elderly client. Which of
the following is the priority assessment?
A Assess the client's medication regimen
B Assess the home for safety hazards
C Assess the client's nutritional status
D Assess the client's social support system
B Assess the home for safety hazards
Safety is the priority when conducting a home visit. Identifying fall
risks fire hazards and other dangers prevents injury. Medication
nutrition and social support are important but safety comes first.
7 A community health nurse is planning a disaster preparedness
program. Which of the following should be included in the plan?
A Only natural disasters
B Only man made disasters
C All hazards approach including natural and man made disasters
D Only infectious disease outbreaks
C All hazards approach including natural and man made disasters
