ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is working with a community at risk for flooding. The nurse is aware that identification of at-risk populations, education of the residents about evacuation routes, and emergency shelters is an example of what level of the National Response Framework?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mitigation phase involves proactive measures to reduce disaster impact, such as identifying at-risk populations and educating about evacuation routes and shelters. These actions enhance community resilience before a flood. Response phase addresses immediate disaster actions, security and practice phases are not recognized in the framework.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A rehabilitation nurse is developing an activity plan for a client. The nurse should recognize that which activity plan would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scheduling energy-intensive activities during peak energy times (
D) conserves energy by aligning tasks with the client's natural rhythms, promoting efficiency and reducing fatigue. Restricting visitors (
A), clustering activities (
B), or scheduling toilet breaks (
C) are less effective for energy conservation.