ATI RN
Community Needs Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning a nutrition class for a group of senior citizens at a community center and wants to emphasize the amount and types of fat in some foods versus others. What is the best teaching method for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it aligns with the principles of adult learning and nutrition education. By determining the foods most often consumed by the senior citizens and discussing the nutritional panel of each product, the nurse can tailor the information to the specific needs and preferences of the group. This method promotes active engagement, relevance, and practical application of knowledge, making it more likely for the seniors to retain and apply the information in their daily lives. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Displaying posters with foods and telling seniors about fat content is a passive method that may not effectively engage the group or address their specific dietary habits. C: Showing a movie about cooking with low-fat foods may be entertaining but lacks the interactive and personalized approach needed for effective nutrition education. D: Asking seniors to bring foods for tasting and estimating fat content may not provide accurate information and may not address the overall understanding of nutritional content in various foods.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse at a health fair has taken a client's blood pressure twice, 10 minutes COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM - VERSION A
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the nurse should record both blood pressure readings and report them to the healthcare provider for further evaluation. Blood pressure readings of 172/104 mm Hg and 164/98 mm Hg are elevated and require medical attention. Referring the client to a nutritionist (B) or assessing for stress (D) are not immediate actions needed for these high blood pressure readings. Placing the client in a recumbent position and calling paramedics (C) is only necessary in cases of hypertensive emergencies, which are not indicated in this scenario.