ATI RN Evidence-Based Practice in
Community and Public Health
Assessment Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first step in applying evidence-based practice in a community setting?
✔✔Identify a specific community health issue or need through assessment.
How does a nurse determine whether an intervention is appropriate for a specific population?
✔✔By reviewing current research and comparing it to community demographics and needs.
What is the purpose of a windshield survey in public health nursing?
✔✔To gather initial observational data about a community’s resources, environment, and needs.
What should a community health nurse do after identifying a health trend in a neighborhood?
✔✔Use data to plan a targeted, evidence-based intervention to address the trend.
What is one example of applying EBP to improve vaccination rates in a rural area?
1
,✔✔Implementing mobile clinics based on research showing increased access improves uptake.
Why is community input important when implementing evidence-based interventions?
✔✔Because collaboration increases relevance, acceptance, and sustainability of programs.
What is the best way to measure outcomes after a community health intervention?
✔✔Compare pre- and post-intervention data to assess changes in health indicators.
What does it mean when an intervention is culturally competent in EBP?
✔✔It respects the values, beliefs, and customs of the target population.
Why is it important to evaluate the quality of research before applying it to public health?
✔✔To ensure the evidence is valid, reliable, and applicable to the specific community.
What is the role of epidemiologic data in evidence-based community nursing?
✔✔It helps identify patterns, causes, and effects of health problems within a population.
How does the community health nurse use focus groups in EBP?
2
, ✔✔To gather qualitative data that reflects community perceptions and needs.
Why should nurses involve stakeholders in the evaluation of community programs?
✔✔Their input helps assess effectiveness and guides future improvements.
What is a major benefit of using EBP in school health programs?
✔✔It ensures interventions are effective and based on current research relevant to students.
How does a nurse select reliable sources for evidence-based practice?
✔✔By choosing peer-reviewed journals, government health databases, and current guidelines.
What is the importance of population-based care in public health nursing?
✔✔It focuses on improving health outcomes for entire groups rather than individuals.
What does it mean to translate evidence into practice in public health?
✔✔Applying research findings to real-world community health programs and policies.
What should a nurse do before adapting an EBP guideline to a local population?
3
Community and Public Health
Assessment Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first step in applying evidence-based practice in a community setting?
✔✔Identify a specific community health issue or need through assessment.
How does a nurse determine whether an intervention is appropriate for a specific population?
✔✔By reviewing current research and comparing it to community demographics and needs.
What is the purpose of a windshield survey in public health nursing?
✔✔To gather initial observational data about a community’s resources, environment, and needs.
What should a community health nurse do after identifying a health trend in a neighborhood?
✔✔Use data to plan a targeted, evidence-based intervention to address the trend.
What is one example of applying EBP to improve vaccination rates in a rural area?
1
,✔✔Implementing mobile clinics based on research showing increased access improves uptake.
Why is community input important when implementing evidence-based interventions?
✔✔Because collaboration increases relevance, acceptance, and sustainability of programs.
What is the best way to measure outcomes after a community health intervention?
✔✔Compare pre- and post-intervention data to assess changes in health indicators.
What does it mean when an intervention is culturally competent in EBP?
✔✔It respects the values, beliefs, and customs of the target population.
Why is it important to evaluate the quality of research before applying it to public health?
✔✔To ensure the evidence is valid, reliable, and applicable to the specific community.
What is the role of epidemiologic data in evidence-based community nursing?
✔✔It helps identify patterns, causes, and effects of health problems within a population.
How does the community health nurse use focus groups in EBP?
2
, ✔✔To gather qualitative data that reflects community perceptions and needs.
Why should nurses involve stakeholders in the evaluation of community programs?
✔✔Their input helps assess effectiveness and guides future improvements.
What is a major benefit of using EBP in school health programs?
✔✔It ensures interventions are effective and based on current research relevant to students.
How does a nurse select reliable sources for evidence-based practice?
✔✔By choosing peer-reviewed journals, government health databases, and current guidelines.
What is the importance of population-based care in public health nursing?
✔✔It focuses on improving health outcomes for entire groups rather than individuals.
What does it mean to translate evidence into practice in public health?
✔✔Applying research findings to real-world community health programs and policies.
What should a nurse do before adapting an EBP guideline to a local population?
3
