ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Question 1 of 5
An occupational health nurse in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook for clinic workers. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a secondary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping workers identify carpal tunnel syndrome signs (
B) is secondary prevention, focusing on early detection to prevent progression. Immunizations (
A) and lifting techniques (
C) are primary prevention, and rehabilitation programs (
D) are tertiary prevention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the role of nurses in health promotion. The educator recognizes that the nurse who works in health promotion and safety for an automotive plant is functioning in what role?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An occupational health nurse promotes health and safety in workplaces like automotive plants, preventing work-related injuries and illnesses. Nurse clinicians focus on direct care, public health nurses on community health, and community nurse specialists on specialized community care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting triage of clients transported from a mass casualty incident (MCI). A client arrives saturated with an unknown substance and medical transport reports feeling dizzy. The nurse should prioritize which actions? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Removing the client and crew (
B), contacting the decontamination team (
C), and removing saturated clothing (E) prevent further exposure to the unknown substance. Assigning a private room (
A) is less urgent, and identifying the chemical (
D) is secondary to immediate decontamination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was injured by a blast of high-order explosives. Medics report secondary injuries from the explosion. The nurse anticipates what type of injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Penetrating injuries are characteristic of secondary blast injuries, caused by flying debris and shrapnel propelled at high velocity from the explosion. These injuries penetrate the skin and tissues, often requiring urgent surgical intervention. Blunt force trauma is associated with tertiary blast injuries, hollow organ damage with primary blast injuries, and post-trauma stress disorder is a psychological condition, not a physical secondary injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to assistive personnel. Which of the following should the nurse consider when using one of the five rights of delegation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 'right person' in the five rights of delegation requires assessing the assistive personnel's experience and competency to ensure they can perform the task safely. Ability without assistance, rapport, and availability are secondary to competency.