ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
a community health nurse is educating a parent about the importance of hepatitis B immunization. which of the following explanations should the nurse give the parent about the disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: hepatitis B spreads easily among children through casual contact. The rationale is that hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood or other body fluids, making children susceptible to infection through activities like sharing personal items or accidental exposure to infected blood. This explanation emphasizes the importance of vaccination to prevent transmission. The other choices are incorrect because: A is false as multiple doses are needed for lifelong protection; C is not the main focus of the education; D is misleading as those with past infection still benefit from vaccination.
Question 2 of 5
a home health nurse is planning theinitial home visit for a client who has dementia and
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The nurse should first assess the living environment and the dynamics within the household to understand the client's support system and potential stressors. This will help in tailoring the care plan effectively. Encouraging the family to join a support group (
B) or providing information about respite care (
C) can be beneficial but should come after understanding the client's immediate environment. Educating the family about the progression of dementia (
D) is important but should not be the first step. Engaging in informal conversation (E) is also essential but should follow the initial assessment.
Question 3 of 5
a nurse is caring for a client who is homeless. which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: discuss the risks of being homeless with the client. This should be the first action as it addresses the immediate concerns for the client's safety and well-being. By discussing the risks, the nurse can assess potential health and safety issues the client may face living on the streets. Determining the client's understanding of her living situation (
A) can come after addressing the immediate risks. Assisting the client to develop goals for obtaining shelter (
B) and developing client teaching (
D) can be important steps but should follow the initial assessment of risks.
Question 4 of 5
a school nurse is planning safety education for a group of adolescents. the nurse should give priority to which of the following topics as the leading cause of death for this age group
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: sports injury prevention. Adolescents are at a higher risk of sports-related injuries due to their participation in various physical activities. Sports injuries can lead to serious consequences, including death. Prioritizing sports injury prevention education can help reduce the likelihood of such incidents. The other choices are incorrect because motor vehicle safety, substance abuse prevention, and gun safety, while important topics, are not the leading cause of death for adolescents. It is crucial to focus on the most prevalent risk factor, which in this case is sports injuries.
Question 5 of 5
a nurse is providing education to a group of adolescents who are pregnant and attending high school. which of the following information should the nurse include in theirteaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
1. Folic acid is crucial for fetal development, especially in the early stages.
2. Adequate folic acid intake reduces the risk of neural tube defects.
3. The third trimester is a critical period for brain and nervous system development in the fetus.
4.
Therefore, the need for supplemental folic acid is highest in the third trimester.
Summary:
B: High birth weight infants are more common in adult pregnancies, not adolescent pregnancies.
C: Pregnant adolescents actually need to gain more weight than adult mothers to support fetal growth.
D: Caffeine intake should be limited but not necessarily replaced completely with caffeine-free beverages.