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ATI CBC 3 NURSING ATI 2026 EXAM
PRACTICE COMPLETE (100) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DEATAILED
RATIONALES|GUARANTEED PASS.
ATI CBC
Prepare with confidence using this ATI CBC 3 Nursing ATI Exam
Practice, designed to assess core nursing concepts and clinical
judgment. It focuses on patient safety, prioritization of care,
pharmacology basics, infection control, and nursing interventions.
The exam strengthens critical thinking and readiness for ATI-style
assessments. Suitable for nursing students preparing for ATI exams
and coursework evaluations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Foundations of Community Health Nursing
(Questions 1–15)
1. A nurse is reviewing the history of community health nursing.
Which of the following individuals is credited with establishing
the first public health nursing service in the United States?
• A) Florence Nightingale
• B) Lillian Wald
• C) Clara Barton
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• D) Dorothea Dix
Answer: B. Lillian Wald established the Henry Street Settlement
in 1893, which is considered the beginning of public health
nursing in the US.
2. The core function of public health that involves systematically
collecting, analyzing, and making available information on the
health of a community is called:
• A) Policy development
• B) Assessment
• C) Assurance
• D) Evaluation
Answer: B. The three core functions of public health are
assessment, policy development, and assurance. Assessment
involves data collection and analysis to identify community
health needs.
3. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention
activity. Which of the following activities is an example of
primary prevention?
• A) Teaching a class on smoking cessation to high school
students
• B) Performing blood pressure screenings at a health fair
• C) Providing case management for a client with diabetes
• D) Leading a support group for stroke survivors
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Answer: A. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury
before it occurs. Health education is a classic example.
Screenings are secondary prevention; disease management and
support groups are tertiary prevention.
4. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of
community health nursing?
• A) To provide direct care to individuals in hospitals
• B) To support the medical profession in disease treatment
• C) To enhance the capacity of individuals, families, and
communities to cope with their health needs
• D) To increase the productivity of the population through
health services
Answer: C. The primary goal of community health nursing is to
promote health and prevent disease at the population level,
strengthening the ability of communities to address their own
health needs.
5. A public health nurse is applying the principles of Florence
Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. Which of the following
interventions best reflects this theory?
• A) Administering a vaccine to a child
• B) Ensuring proper ventilation and sanitation in a
homeless shelter
• C) Counseling a patient on medication adherence
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• D) Performing a community health assessment
Answer: B. Nightingale’s theory emphasized the impact of the
environment on health, including clean air, pure water, and
proper sanitation. Improving environmental conditions is central
to her approach.
6. The public health core function of “assurance” refers to:
• A) Developing policies and plans to support community
health
• B) Ensuring that essential health services are available
to everyone in the community
• C) Collecting and analyzing data on community health
status
• D) Conducting research on emerging health threats
Answer: B. Assurance involves making sure that necessary
health services are available, accessible, and of high quality,
often through direct service provision or regulation of other
providers.
7. A community health nurse is working with a local government
to implement a smoke-free ordinance. This is an example of
which core public health function?
• A) Assessment
• B) Policy development
• C) Assurance
ATI CBC 3 NURSING ATI 2026 EXAM
PRACTICE COMPLETE (100) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DEATAILED
RATIONALES|GUARANTEED PASS.
ATI CBC
Prepare with confidence using this ATI CBC 3 Nursing ATI Exam
Practice, designed to assess core nursing concepts and clinical
judgment. It focuses on patient safety, prioritization of care,
pharmacology basics, infection control, and nursing interventions.
The exam strengthens critical thinking and readiness for ATI-style
assessments. Suitable for nursing students preparing for ATI exams
and coursework evaluations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Foundations of Community Health Nursing
(Questions 1–15)
1. A nurse is reviewing the history of community health nursing.
Which of the following individuals is credited with establishing
the first public health nursing service in the United States?
• A) Florence Nightingale
• B) Lillian Wald
• C) Clara Barton
, Page 2 of 56
• D) Dorothea Dix
Answer: B. Lillian Wald established the Henry Street Settlement
in 1893, which is considered the beginning of public health
nursing in the US.
2. The core function of public health that involves systematically
collecting, analyzing, and making available information on the
health of a community is called:
• A) Policy development
• B) Assessment
• C) Assurance
• D) Evaluation
Answer: B. The three core functions of public health are
assessment, policy development, and assurance. Assessment
involves data collection and analysis to identify community
health needs.
3. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention
activity. Which of the following activities is an example of
primary prevention?
• A) Teaching a class on smoking cessation to high school
students
• B) Performing blood pressure screenings at a health fair
• C) Providing case management for a client with diabetes
• D) Leading a support group for stroke survivors
, Page 3 of 56
Answer: A. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury
before it occurs. Health education is a classic example.
Screenings are secondary prevention; disease management and
support groups are tertiary prevention.
4. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of
community health nursing?
• A) To provide direct care to individuals in hospitals
• B) To support the medical profession in disease treatment
• C) To enhance the capacity of individuals, families, and
communities to cope with their health needs
• D) To increase the productivity of the population through
health services
Answer: C. The primary goal of community health nursing is to
promote health and prevent disease at the population level,
strengthening the ability of communities to address their own
health needs.
5. A public health nurse is applying the principles of Florence
Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. Which of the following
interventions best reflects this theory?
• A) Administering a vaccine to a child
• B) Ensuring proper ventilation and sanitation in a
homeless shelter
• C) Counseling a patient on medication adherence
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• D) Performing a community health assessment
Answer: B. Nightingale’s theory emphasized the impact of the
environment on health, including clean air, pure water, and
proper sanitation. Improving environmental conditions is central
to her approach.
6. The public health core function of “assurance” refers to:
• A) Developing policies and plans to support community
health
• B) Ensuring that essential health services are available
to everyone in the community
• C) Collecting and analyzing data on community health
status
• D) Conducting research on emerging health threats
Answer: B. Assurance involves making sure that necessary
health services are available, accessible, and of high quality,
often through direct service provision or regulation of other
providers.
7. A community health nurse is working with a local government
to implement a smoke-free ordinance. This is an example of
which core public health function?
• A) Assessment
• B) Policy development
• C) Assurance
