ATI RN
Community Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which bioterrorism agent is at high risk for use as a potential biological weapon that is readily transmitted by several portals of entry?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Smallpox. Smallpox is highly transmissible through respiratory droplets, making it a prime candidate for use as a biological weapon. It can spread through various portals of entry, including inhalation and direct contact. Smallpox has a high mortality rate and can easily cause widespread devastation. Anthrax (A), Botulism (C), and Tularemia (D) are also potential bioterrorism agents, but they are not as easily transmissible through multiple portals of entry as Smallpox, making them less likely to be used for mass dissemination.
Question 2 of 5
During a visit to the community health clinic, a 45 yr old native American female, who has a BMI of 35, complains of changes in her vision. Which condition is most important for the RN to be aware of in the client's family hx?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Diabetes. Given the patient's age, ethnicity, high BMI, and vision changes, the most important condition to be aware of in her family history is diabetes. Diabetes is a common risk factor for vision changes, especially diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to vision loss if not managed properly. The patient's Native American ethnicity also puts her at higher risk for diabetes. Glaucoma (B) is a separate eye condition that is not typically linked to family history. Hypertension (C) can contribute to vision changes but is not as strongly associated with the given patient demographics. Brain tumor (D) is unlikely to be related to the patient's vision changes or family history.
Question 3 of 5
The RN is serving on a medical center committee to update goals and protocols based on the national standards. Which goal most directly addresses the Healthy People 2020 initiative?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Provide access to health services. This goal aligns with the Healthy People 2020 initiative, which aims to improve access to comprehensive, quality healthcare services for all individuals. This goal directly addresses the overarching objective of ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need. Option A focuses on reducing wait times in the emergency department, which is important but does not directly align with the goal of improving access to health services. Option B, providing transportation, is a helpful service but does not specifically address improving access to healthcare. Option D, referring clients to the local health department, is important for coordination of care but does not directly address the goal of providing access to health services. In summary, option C is the correct answer as it directly aligns with the Healthy People 2020 initiative by focusing on improving access to health services for all individuals.
Question 4 of 5
Which best describes how care can be appropriately given in a community?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As it is clearly impossible and impractical to give service to each person in a community, the best approach considers the community itself to be the unit of service. The nurse partners with community members to identify community problems and develop solutions to ultimately improve the community's health. The community health nurse does not administer care according to the priorities of the health department or care for the sickest populations first.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a major factor in determining which people or groups are most likely to be helpful to a particular individual?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Although it is certainly more common to have friends who are similar to ourselves in many ways, those most likely to be called on and respond are those in close environmental proximity. Proximity facilitates the recognition of commonality and the development of cohesion among members.