ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse manager is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Double bag soiled dressing in polyethylene bags. This is important to prevent the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A) to others. Double bagging contaminated items in polyethylene bags helps contain the bacteria and reduce the risk of transmission. Removing fresh flowers (choice
A) is unrelated to MRSA transmission. Wearing a mask (choice
B) is not necessary unless performing aerosol-generating procedures. Encouraging the client to use a HEPA filter (choice
C) is not specific to preventing MRSA spread.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in teaching about meningococcal meningitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Close contacts of individuals with meningococcal meningitis require prophylactic antibiotics to prevent further transmission.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an outbreak of mumps among school-age children. Using the epidemiological triangle, the nurse should recognize that which of the following is the host?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the epidemiological triangle, the host is the living being affected by the disease, which in this case is the children.
Question 4 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 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.