ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client states, 'My life has no meaning right now.' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing suicidal ideation is a priority to determine if immediate intervention is needed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who speaks a different language than the nurse, and an interpreter is present. Which of the following findings should the nurse document to show that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When the client asks questions to the interpreter, it demonstrates active engagement and a desire to clarify information, indicating understanding. Smiling at the nurse (
A) and frequent eye contact (
C) are non-verbal cues that may not necessarily indicate comprehension. Pointing to printed resources (
D) could be a sign of seeking further information but doesn't confirm understanding.
Choices E, F, and G are not provided.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is working with a group of homeless veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises help reduce anxiety and stress, making them a beneficial coping mechanism for PTSD.
Question 4 of 5
In the last month, three cases of tuberculosis have been referred to the health department. Which of the following is the priority information for the community health nurse to obtain from each client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying household members is crucial for contact tracing and preventing further transmission of tuberculosis.
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is working with a group of clients. The nurse practices the ethical principle of distributive justice by performing which of the following tasks?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Ensuring that a client who is homeless receives preventive medical care. Distributive justice is the ethical principle concerned with fair distribution of resources and benefits within a society. By providing preventive medical care to a homeless client, the nurse is addressing the issue of inequality and working towards equitable access to healthcare services for all individuals, regardless of their living situation. This action aligns with the principle of distributive justice by promoting fairness and equal opportunity for healthcare.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Keeping a promise to visit a housebound client demonstrates fidelity, not distributive justice.
C: Being honest about reporting suspected abuse relates to truth-telling and advocacy, not distributive justice.
D: Accepting an older adult's decision to live alone pertains to autonomy and respect for individual choices, not distributive justice.