ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions would a nurse take when serving as an advocate for the community? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice A is correct: 1. Asking questions at policy meetings helps advocate for community health needs. 2. Nurses can raise awareness of health implications and influence policy decisions. 3. This action empowers the community by ensuring their voices are heard. Summary: - Choice B is incorrect as it involves reporting problems internally, not advocating. - Choice C is incorrect as being a source of information does not necessarily advocate for community needs. - Choice D is incorrect as volunteering on committees may not directly advocate for community health at a policy level.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by a client with a family history of diabetes indicates an understanding of the genetic component of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it shows an understanding that having a family history of diabetes does not guarantee the development of the disorder. This response acknowledges that genetic predisposition is a risk factor but not a definitive outcome. Choice A is incorrect as it assumes inevitability based solely on family history. Choice C is incorrect as it disregards the role of lifestyle factors in diabetes prevention. Choice D is incorrect as it inaccurately suggests that diabetes follows a specific inheritance pattern, which is not always the case.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is counseling a client who is trying to stop smoking. According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, which factor would the nurse recognize as representing risk perception?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. In the Theory of Planned Behavior, risk perception is the belief that a behavior is harmful. Here's a step-by-step rationale: 1. Risk perception involves the individual's belief about the negative consequences of a behavior. 2. Choice A relates to subjective norm (influence of others), not risk perception. 3. Choice B relates to behavior (smelling of smoke), not risk perception. 4. Choice D relates to past behavior (quitting attempts), not risk perception. Therefore, the client's belief that smoking is unhealthy represents risk perception as it reflects the understanding of the harm associated with smoking.
Question 4 of 5
Which action should the school nurse perform to address dental health at the community level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Advocate for fluoridation of drinking water. Fluoridation of drinking water is a community-level intervention that has been proven effective in reducing dental caries and improving oral health. By advocating for fluoridation, the school nurse can help improve the dental health of the entire community. A: Educating caregivers of children with dental caries about oral health is important, but it is more of an individual-level intervention rather than a community-level action. C: Assisting caregivers with finding dental resources for children without dental insurance is also valuable, but it does not address dental health at a community level. D: Teaching children in school how to floss properly is a good preventive measure, but it is not as impactful at the community level as advocating for fluoridation of drinking water.
Question 5 of 5
Which concept should the nurse use when providing care for individuals who are incarcerated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because caring for incarcerated individuals involves a lack of privacy due to the institutional setting. Nurses must be aware of this to maintain confidentiality and respect boundaries. A is incorrect as education levels may vary. C is incomplete. D is incorrect because therapeutic nurse-client relationships are crucial in correctional nursing for effective care and rehabilitation.