ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 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 plant workers identify signs of carpal tunnel syndrome is a secondary prevention strategy, as it aims to detect and treat health problems early before they become more serious or chronic.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing preceptor is reviewing life expectancy in the twentieth century with a new nurse. The nurse should recognize that which of the following was most responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy during the twentieth century.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sanitation and other public health activities have had a significant impact on reducing mortality from infectious diseases, such as cholera, typhoid, and tuberculosis. These activities include providing safe water, improving hygiene, promoting vaccination, and controlling vector-borne diseases. Sanitation and public health measures are relatively low-cost, effective, and preventive strategies that can benefit large populations.
Question 3 of 5
The community health nurse utilizes which of the following approaches to explain the factors that allow the reproduction and spread of infectious disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The epidemiologic triangle is an approach that explains the factors allowing the reproduction and spread of infectious disease by identifying the agent, host, and environment interactions.
Question 4 of 5
The public health nurse is assigned to the population of clients in an inner city community. The nurse identifies which of the following as a priority intervention.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing a windshield survey is a priority to assess the community's health needs and resources comprehensively, requiring minimal resources.
Question 5 of 5
A client is brought to the Emergency Department as one of the first victims of a train accident. The client reports light-headedness, a weak pulse, and uncontrolled bleeding. Which priority tag should a triage nurse use to categorize this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A red tag is appropriate for a client with life-threatening injuries requiring immediate attention, such as uncontrolled bleeding and shock symptoms.