ATI RN
Nursing Care of the Elderly as a Vulnerable Population Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse gives a very informative and engaging presentation and then gives everyone in the audience a handout that outlines the presentation. Later, the nurse discovers that many of the handouts were thrown away before the audience left the building. What might the nurse have forgotten?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because people generally prefer visual aids such as photographs and images over wordy outlines. Visual aids help enhance understanding and retention of information compared to text-heavy handouts. This choice addresses the issue of the handouts being thrown away, as it suggests that the audience may not have found the handouts engaging enough due to the lack of visual elements. Choice A is incorrect as it does not directly address the issue of handouts being thrown away. Choice B is also incorrect as it focuses on reading level rather than the format of the handouts. Choice D is incorrect as it suggests the issue was with the pace of information delivery rather than the format of the handouts.
Question 2 of 5
Despite a nurse's efforts, the teenagers she is working with just do not seem to want to learn. What content should the nurse try to include in her next educational session with this group? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because encouraging discussion of feelings can help the nurse understand the teenagers' perspectives, build trust, and create a safe learning environment. By addressing their emotions, the nurse can tailor the educational session to better resonate with the teenagers, making them more receptive to learning. Option B may come across as patronizing and may not address the underlying reasons for their lack of interest. Option C, emphasizing how easy the material is, may be perceived as dismissive of their struggles and can be demotivating. Option D, reminding them of external pressures, may add unnecessary stress and may not address the root cause of their disinterest.
Question 3 of 5
In which type of research project would the nurse primarily use analytic epidemiology as a tool?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Analytic epidemiology is used to investigate the causes and contributing factors of a health issue. In the context of the question, childhood obesity is a complex health problem influenced by various factors such as diet, physical activity, genetics, and environment. By using analytic epidemiology, the nurse can analyze these contributing factors to understand the root causes of childhood obesity and develop effective interventions. Other choices are incorrect because they primarily involve descriptive epidemiology (e.g., communicable disease statistics, documenting population characteristics) or surveillance (e.g., determining locations of family violence).
Question 4 of 5
In what way is nursing in the community more challenging than nursing in an acute care setting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because in the community setting, nurses have less control over the environment compared to an acute care setting. Community environments can be more unpredictable and diverse, posing challenges in ensuring safety and providing care. Limited access to resources (A), paperwork (B), and specialization (D) are not the main reasons why nursing in the community is more challenging.
Question 5 of 5
Between 2000 and 2005, 1000 of 10,000 young women ages 17 to 20 years at a university tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Of the 1000 diagnosed STIs, 300 were gonorrhea and 500 were chlamydia. How could this STI problem be summarized?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it provides a clear summary of the STI problem by stating the specific number of cases of gonorrhea and chlamydia out of the total STI cases. The statement "300 were gonorrhea and 500 were chlamydia" effectively summarizes the distribution of specific STIs within the total cases. A: Incorrect. This choice only mentions the number of gonorrhea cases and does not provide information about chlamydia cases or the total number of STI cases, so it does not give a comprehensive summary of the problem. C, D: These choices are incorrect because they are incomplete and do not provide any relevant information to summarize the STI problem.