ATI RN
Community Needs Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A community needs assessment instrument that involves questionnaires being floated to respondents or asking individuals about the community:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Survey. Surveys involve collecting data by asking individuals about the community, making it an appropriate tool for a community needs assessment. Surveys allow for a structured approach to gather information from a large number of respondents efficiently. Forums (A) are group discussions, public records (B) are official documents, and assemblies (D) are gatherings of people, none of which directly involve asking individuals specific questions for data collection in the context of a needs assessment.
Question 2 of 5
Which topic should the nurse include in planning a secondary prevention project for the local retirement community?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Safety measures in the home. This is essential for secondary prevention to reduce the risk of injuries among the elderly. It addresses common hazards like falls, burns, and poisoning, promoting a safe living environment. Choice B is incomplete. Choice C, adult immunization, is important for primary prevention. Choice D, rehabilitation after surgery, focuses on tertiary prevention. Therefore, A is the most relevant choice for a secondary prevention project in a retirement community.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is admitting a client with Parkinson's disease
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the priority in caring for a client with Parkinson's disease is safety. Nursing diagnosis related to safety concerns, such as Risk for Falls or Impaired Safety, take precedence. Impaired physical mobility (choice B) may be a result of the disease but is not the priority. Ineffective coping (choice C) and Ineffective breathing pattern (choice D) are important but do not address the immediate safety needs of the client with Parkinson's disease. Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis in this case is related to safety to prevent any potential harm or injury to the client.
Question 4 of 5
During an initial clinic visit, the nurse is taking the history for a client who wants to confirm her pregnancy. The client's last child has a history of low-birth-weight (LBW). Which additional finding is most important for the nurse to consider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cigarette smoking. Smoking is a well-known risk factor for low birth weight. Nicotine and other harmful substances in cigarettes can restrict blood flow to the placenta, leading to inadequate oxygen and nutrients reaching the fetus, resulting in low birth weight. African American ethnicity (B) is a risk factor for LBW, but smoking has a more direct impact. Poor nutritional status (C) can contribute to LBW, but smoking has a stronger association. Limited maternal education (D) may impact prenatal care but is not as directly linked to LBW as smoking.
Question 5 of 5
After accepting the position of school nurse in an public elementary school, what strategy is best for the nurse to use to obtain an overview understanding of the student body?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because conducting a windshield survey of the geographic areas served by the school allows the nurse to visually observe the community, identify resources, potential health risks, and demographics. This method provides a holistic understanding of the student body beyond health records or parent interactions. Reviewing health records (A) would only provide medical information, not a comprehensive overview. Talking with PTA officers (B) may give insight into school activities but not a complete student body profile. Sending a survey form to parents (C) only captures information from a limited group and may not be representative of the entire student population. Conducting a windshield survey is the most effective strategy to gain an overview understanding of the student body.