ATI Community Health: Public Health Policy Study Guide 2026
|Questions |Answers |Rationales
1. A community health nurse is advocating for a new local law to restrict
smoking in public parks. Which role is the nurse primarily fulfilling?
A. Researcher
B. Caregiver
C. Case Manager
D. Advocate
Answer: D
Rationale: Advocacy involves influencing others to adopt a specific course of action to
solve a problem or promote health, such as supporting legislation.
2. Which federal agency is responsible for providing oversight and funding for
the Medicare and Medicaid programs?
A. CMS
B. CDC
C. FDA
D. NIH
Answer: A
Rationale: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency
within the DHHS that administers these programs.
,3. A nurse is explaining the principle of distributive justice in public health.
Which statement best defines this concept?
A. Doing good for the greatest number of people
B. The right of individuals to make their own decisions
C. Fair distribution of benefits and burdens in society
D. Ensuring that no harm is done to the population
Answer: C
Rationale: Distributive justice refers to the equitable allocation of resources and burdens
among members of a society.
4. The nurse understands that the primary goal of the World Health
Organization (WHO) is to:
A. Provide direct bedside care in developing nations
B. Regulate nursing practice in European countries
C. Fund private health insurance for low-income families
D. Attain the highest possible level of health for all people
Answer: D
Rationale: The WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the
United Nations system, aiming for global health equity.
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of Medicare Part B?
A. It covers inpatient hospital stays only
B. It is a voluntary program that covers outpatient services
C. It provides free prescription drug coverage for all seniors
D. It is strictly for individuals under the age of 65 with disabilities
Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Part B is optional and covers medically necessary services like
doctors’ services, outpatient care, and home health services.
, 6. In the legislative process, where does most of the detailed work and
modification of a bill occur?
A. Within legislative committees
B. In the President’s cabinet
C. On the floor of the Senate
D. During public protests
Answer: A
Rationale: Most legislative work, including debate and amendments, happens in
committees before a bill reaches the floor for a vote.
7. Which ethical principle is most closely associated with the ‘greatest good for
the greatest number’?
A. Autonomy
B. Utilitarianism
C. Fidelity
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B
Rationale: Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that determines right from wrong by focusing
on outcomes, specifically the greatest benefit for the majority.
8. A nurse is working with a policy group to address health disparities. What is
the most significant factor contributing to these disparities?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Personal choice
C. Socioeconomic status
D. Availability of technology
Answer: C
Rationale: Socioeconomic status (SES) is one of the most powerful predictors of health
outcomes and a major driver of health disparities.
|Questions |Answers |Rationales
1. A community health nurse is advocating for a new local law to restrict
smoking in public parks. Which role is the nurse primarily fulfilling?
A. Researcher
B. Caregiver
C. Case Manager
D. Advocate
Answer: D
Rationale: Advocacy involves influencing others to adopt a specific course of action to
solve a problem or promote health, such as supporting legislation.
2. Which federal agency is responsible for providing oversight and funding for
the Medicare and Medicaid programs?
A. CMS
B. CDC
C. FDA
D. NIH
Answer: A
Rationale: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency
within the DHHS that administers these programs.
,3. A nurse is explaining the principle of distributive justice in public health.
Which statement best defines this concept?
A. Doing good for the greatest number of people
B. The right of individuals to make their own decisions
C. Fair distribution of benefits and burdens in society
D. Ensuring that no harm is done to the population
Answer: C
Rationale: Distributive justice refers to the equitable allocation of resources and burdens
among members of a society.
4. The nurse understands that the primary goal of the World Health
Organization (WHO) is to:
A. Provide direct bedside care in developing nations
B. Regulate nursing practice in European countries
C. Fund private health insurance for low-income families
D. Attain the highest possible level of health for all people
Answer: D
Rationale: The WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the
United Nations system, aiming for global health equity.
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of Medicare Part B?
A. It covers inpatient hospital stays only
B. It is a voluntary program that covers outpatient services
C. It provides free prescription drug coverage for all seniors
D. It is strictly for individuals under the age of 65 with disabilities
Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Part B is optional and covers medically necessary services like
doctors’ services, outpatient care, and home health services.
, 6. In the legislative process, where does most of the detailed work and
modification of a bill occur?
A. Within legislative committees
B. In the President’s cabinet
C. On the floor of the Senate
D. During public protests
Answer: A
Rationale: Most legislative work, including debate and amendments, happens in
committees before a bill reaches the floor for a vote.
7. Which ethical principle is most closely associated with the ‘greatest good for
the greatest number’?
A. Autonomy
B. Utilitarianism
C. Fidelity
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B
Rationale: Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that determines right from wrong by focusing
on outcomes, specifically the greatest benefit for the majority.
8. A nurse is working with a policy group to address health disparities. What is
the most significant factor contributing to these disparities?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Personal choice
C. Socioeconomic status
D. Availability of technology
Answer: C
Rationale: Socioeconomic status (SES) is one of the most powerful predictors of health
outcomes and a major driver of health disparities.
