ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is conducting a community assessment. Which of the following information should the nurse include as part of the windshield survey?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Housing quality. During a windshield survey, the nurse observes the physical environment, including housing conditions. This information is crucial for assessing the community's living standards, health risks, and potential environmental health issues. Demographic data (choice
A) is important but can be obtained through other methods. Mortality rate (choice
B) is a statistical measure that may not be directly observed during a windshield survey. Informant interviews (choice
C) involve speaking with community members and are typically conducted separately from the windshield survey. Thus, choice D is the most relevant and essential information to include in a windshield survey.
Question 2 of 5
A faith-based organization asks a community health nurse to develop a mobile meal program for older adults. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A needs assessment helps determine the scope of the problem and the specific needs of the population before developing a program.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A community health nurse is caring for a client in a culturally diverse community. Which of the following actions demonstrates accurate cultural knowledge about a specific cultural group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Many Hispanic cultures follow a hot/cold theory of balance in diet, and recognizing this demonstrates cultural competence.
Question 5 of 5
A 35-year-old client who has a diagnosis of tuberculosis informs the provider's office that she is unable to pay for the treatment. Which of the following actions by the nurse will facilitate obtaining appropriate treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Arrange for medication through local agencies. This option addresses the immediate need for the client to receive appropriate treatment for tuberculosis without financial burden. By arranging for medication through local agencies, the nurse ensures that the client can access the necessary treatment without worrying about the cost. This action promotes continuity of care and adherence to the treatment plan.
Other choices are incorrect:
A: Helping the client apply for Medicare may take time and does not provide immediate access to treatment.
B: Exploring options for alternative therapies may not be appropriate for a serious condition like tuberculosis.
D: Sending the client to the nearest facility for further evaluation delays the initiation of treatment for a known diagnosis.