ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is conducting an educational program on various environmental pollutants. The nurse should emphasize that clients who have which of the following disorders are especially vulnerable to ozone effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma patients are especially vulnerable to ozone, which can trigger attacks and worsen respiratory symptoms. Seasonal allergies (
A) and nasal polyps (
C) are less severely affected, and mitral valve disease (
B) is cardiovascular, not primarily respiratory.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis. What action does the nurse implement to increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle stretching exercises (
D) improve venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength in MS patients. Ice therapy (
A) is less effective, interferon (
B) reduces relapses, and corticosteroids (
C) manage acute exacerbations, not these specific goals.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client brought to the Emergency Department as one of the first victims of a train accident. The nurse assesses the client, noting a respiratory rate of 38, a weak, rapid pulse, and uncontrolled bleeding. Using NATO guidelines, the nurse assigns which priority tag?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A red tag is assigned to patients who require immediate medical attention and intervention to survive. These patients have life-threatening injuries but have a high chance of survival if treated promptly. In this scenario, the client has a respiratory rate of 38, a weak and rapid pulse, and uncontrolled bleeding, indicating severe physiological distress and potential shock, necessitating immediate intervention to prevent death. According to NATO triage guidelines, such critical conditions warrant a red tag to prioritize urgent care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client who is newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Which client statements indicate the need for additional teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Saying exercise should be avoided (
B) is incorrect; exercise benefits MS patients. Alternating an eye patch every other day (E) is too infrequent; it should be every few hours. Urinary incontinence (
A), checking water temperature (
C), and visual disturbances (
D) are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A registered nurse (RN) and an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN) are caring for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the RN delegate to the LPN?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: LPNs can monitor vital signs (
A), administer routine medications to stable clients (
B), perform wound care (
C), and provide oral care (E), as these tasks are within their scope under RN supervision. Developing a teaching plan (
D) requires RN-level assessment and planning skills.