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ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 1 (2025–2026) | VERIFIED 100 NGN
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | DETAILED
RATIONALES | GUARANTEED A+ GRADE
Q1.
A community health nurse is conducting an educational session for a group of migrant farm
workers about minimizing pesticide exposure. Which of the following statements by a
participant indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I’ll remove my work clothes before entering my house."
B) "I’ll wash fruits and vegetables before eating them."
✅ C) I’ll store pesticides in the kitchen away from heat."
D) "I’ll shower immediately after coming home from the fields."
, ✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Pesticides should never be stored in the home, especially in areas where food is
prepared or consumed. Doing so increases risk of contamination and exposure. All other
statements reflect appropriate safety practices in agricultural settings.
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Q2.
A nurse is planning primary prevention strategies for a rural community. Which of the following
interventions should be included?
✅ A) Administering routine immunizations
B) Providing referrals to oncology centers
C) Screening older adults for hypertension
D) Conducting STI testing for adolescents
✅ Correct Answer: A
💡 Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs. Administering
vaccines is a classic example. Screening and referrals are secondary and tertiary prevention
strategies.
Q3.
During a home visit, a nurse assesses an older adult client living alone. Which of the following
findings requires immediate intervention?
A) Unused medications stored in a cabinet
✅ B) Frayed electrical cords near the bed
C) No handrails in the bathroom
D) Expired canned goods in the kitchen
✅ Correct Answer: B
💡 Rationale: Frayed electrical cords pose an immediate fire and shock hazard, especially in
close proximity to sleep areas. The other findings are important but not as acutely dangerous.
Q4.
Which of the following should a community health nurse include in a teaching session about
health literacy?
, A) "Clients with low literacy are more likely to seek emergency care appropriately."
B) "Reading level is the only determinant of health literacy."
✅ C) Clients with limited health literacy may misunderstand medication instructions."
D) "Health literacy does not influence health outcomes."
Page | 3 ✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Clients with low health literacy often have difficulty understanding prescription
instructions, which can lead to medication errors and poor outcomes. It includes reading,
comprehension, and numeracy skills.
Q5.
A nurse is preparing a presentation on the roles of public health nurses. Which of the following
should be included as a function of assurance?
A) Identifying environmental hazards
B) Developing community policies
✅ C) Linking clients to needed healthcare services
D) Diagnosing community health problems
✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: “Assurance” refers to making sure essential health services are available and
accessible. Linking clients with services fulfills this core public health function.
Q6.
In disaster planning, which of the following best describes the nurse’s role during the
preparedness phase?
A) Triage injured victims
✅ B) Participate in simulation and drills
C) Rebuild damaged healthcare facilities
D) Coordinate immunization campaigns
✅ Correct Answer: B
💡 Rationale: Preparedness involves planning, training, and education — including
participating in emergency drills. Triage and immunization fall under the response and recovery
phases.
Q7.
, A nurse is performing a windshield survey of an urban neighborhood. Which of the following
findings represents a social determinant of health?
A) Availability of walking trails
B) Number of fast-food restaurants
Page | 4 ✅ C) Presence of homelessness in public parks
D) Type of residential architecture
✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Homelessness is a social determinant because it affects access to healthcare,
safety, and living conditions. The other options are environmental or aesthetic observations.
Q8.
A nurse is teaching parents about lead poisoning prevention. Which of the following
recommendations should be included?
✅ A) Wet mop floors instead of dry sweeping
B) Let tap water run for 5 seconds before use
C) Avoid giving fruit juice to children under 2
D) Use vacuum cleaners daily on carpeted floors
✅ Correct Answer: A
💡 Rationale: Wet mopping prevents lead dust from becoming airborne, reducing inhalation
and ingestion. Dry sweeping spreads the dust. Letting water run should be at least 1–2 minutes in
older homes.
Q9.
Which of the following indicators should a community health nurse use when evaluating
epidemiological data for an outbreak?
A) Case fatality rate
B) Mortality rate
✅ C) Incidence rate
D) Prevalence ratio
✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Incidence measures new cases during a specific time — ideal for tracking
outbreaks. Prevalence tracks all cases, and mortality doesn’t show disease spread.
ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 1 (2025–2026) | VERIFIED 100 NGN
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | DETAILED
RATIONALES | GUARANTEED A+ GRADE
Q1.
A community health nurse is conducting an educational session for a group of migrant farm
workers about minimizing pesticide exposure. Which of the following statements by a
participant indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I’ll remove my work clothes before entering my house."
B) "I’ll wash fruits and vegetables before eating them."
✅ C) I’ll store pesticides in the kitchen away from heat."
D) "I’ll shower immediately after coming home from the fields."
, ✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Pesticides should never be stored in the home, especially in areas where food is
prepared or consumed. Doing so increases risk of contamination and exposure. All other
statements reflect appropriate safety practices in agricultural settings.
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Q2.
A nurse is planning primary prevention strategies for a rural community. Which of the following
interventions should be included?
✅ A) Administering routine immunizations
B) Providing referrals to oncology centers
C) Screening older adults for hypertension
D) Conducting STI testing for adolescents
✅ Correct Answer: A
💡 Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs. Administering
vaccines is a classic example. Screening and referrals are secondary and tertiary prevention
strategies.
Q3.
During a home visit, a nurse assesses an older adult client living alone. Which of the following
findings requires immediate intervention?
A) Unused medications stored in a cabinet
✅ B) Frayed electrical cords near the bed
C) No handrails in the bathroom
D) Expired canned goods in the kitchen
✅ Correct Answer: B
💡 Rationale: Frayed electrical cords pose an immediate fire and shock hazard, especially in
close proximity to sleep areas. The other findings are important but not as acutely dangerous.
Q4.
Which of the following should a community health nurse include in a teaching session about
health literacy?
, A) "Clients with low literacy are more likely to seek emergency care appropriately."
B) "Reading level is the only determinant of health literacy."
✅ C) Clients with limited health literacy may misunderstand medication instructions."
D) "Health literacy does not influence health outcomes."
Page | 3 ✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Clients with low health literacy often have difficulty understanding prescription
instructions, which can lead to medication errors and poor outcomes. It includes reading,
comprehension, and numeracy skills.
Q5.
A nurse is preparing a presentation on the roles of public health nurses. Which of the following
should be included as a function of assurance?
A) Identifying environmental hazards
B) Developing community policies
✅ C) Linking clients to needed healthcare services
D) Diagnosing community health problems
✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: “Assurance” refers to making sure essential health services are available and
accessible. Linking clients with services fulfills this core public health function.
Q6.
In disaster planning, which of the following best describes the nurse’s role during the
preparedness phase?
A) Triage injured victims
✅ B) Participate in simulation and drills
C) Rebuild damaged healthcare facilities
D) Coordinate immunization campaigns
✅ Correct Answer: B
💡 Rationale: Preparedness involves planning, training, and education — including
participating in emergency drills. Triage and immunization fall under the response and recovery
phases.
Q7.
, A nurse is performing a windshield survey of an urban neighborhood. Which of the following
findings represents a social determinant of health?
A) Availability of walking trails
B) Number of fast-food restaurants
Page | 4 ✅ C) Presence of homelessness in public parks
D) Type of residential architecture
✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Homelessness is a social determinant because it affects access to healthcare,
safety, and living conditions. The other options are environmental or aesthetic observations.
Q8.
A nurse is teaching parents about lead poisoning prevention. Which of the following
recommendations should be included?
✅ A) Wet mop floors instead of dry sweeping
B) Let tap water run for 5 seconds before use
C) Avoid giving fruit juice to children under 2
D) Use vacuum cleaners daily on carpeted floors
✅ Correct Answer: A
💡 Rationale: Wet mopping prevents lead dust from becoming airborne, reducing inhalation
and ingestion. Dry sweeping spreads the dust. Letting water run should be at least 1–2 minutes in
older homes.
Q9.
Which of the following indicators should a community health nurse use when evaluating
epidemiological data for an outbreak?
A) Case fatality rate
B) Mortality rate
✅ C) Incidence rate
D) Prevalence ratio
✅ Correct Answer: C
💡 Rationale: Incidence measures new cases during a specific time — ideal for tracking
outbreaks. Prevalence tracks all cases, and mortality doesn’t show disease spread.
