ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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A nurse educator is presenting at a continuing education seminar for nurses. As part of his presentation, he is emphasizing the prevention of skin breakdown in immobile patients who have suffered from a stroke. The level of prevention being discussed by the nurse educator is:
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: Tertiary Prevention. Tertiary prevention focuses on preventing complications and worsening of a health condition once it has already occurred. In this case, the nurse educator is emphasizing the prevention of skin breakdown in immobile stroke patients, which is aimed at preventing further deterioration and complications related to immobility. Educational Prevention (
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A) is not a recognized level of prevention; it is a strategy used within various levels of prevention. Secondary Prevention (
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C) involves early detection and treatment to prevent the progression of a disease. Primary Prevention (
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D) aims to prevent the disease or condition from occurring in the first place. Since the focus is on preventing complications in immobile stroke patients, the most appropriate level of prevention is Tertiary Prevention.
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