ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 their teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reducing caffeine intake is recommended during pregnancy to minimize risks such as low birth weight and preterm labor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working with a community health care team to devise strategies for preventing violence in the community. Which of the following interventions is an example of tertiary prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Developing resources for victims of abuse. Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing the impact of established disease or injury. This intervention helps individuals who have already experienced violence by providing support and resources to mitigate the consequences.
Choices A, C, and D are examples of primary and secondary prevention, which aim to prevent violence before it occurs or identify and intervene early in the development of violence.
Choice A focuses on promoting coping mechanisms, choice C emphasizes prevention at a community level, and choice D involves early detection and intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse observes the accumulation of garbage at a neighborhood playground. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to promote a clean and safe environment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Meet with community members to discuss methods of playground maintenance. This is the first step because involving the community in the decision-making process promotes ownership and sustainability of the solution. By collaborating with community members, the nurse can gather insights, identify needs, and develop a comprehensive plan tailored to the specific playground and community. Partnering with city officials (
B) may be beneficial but should come after engaging the community. Sponsoring more trash receptacles (
C) and engaging neighborhood families (
D) are important actions but should follow community involvement to ensure long-term success and community buy-in.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assisting with the emergency response plan following an external disaster in the community. In anticipation of multiple client admissions, which of the following current clients should the nurse recommend for early discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty. This client is stable post-surgery and likely does not require extensive monitoring or immediate medical intervention. Early discharge would free up a bed for potential incoming critical patients.
Choice A should not be discharged early due to the importance of ongoing heparin therapy for deep-vein thrombosis.
Choice C needs close monitoring due to the presence of a sealed implant for radiation therapy.
Choice D with COPD and a high respiratory rate requires ongoing monitoring and intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A public health nurse is responding to a suspected anthrax exposure at a workplace. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because referring coworkers for prophylactic antibiotics is crucial in preventing the development of anthrax infection after exposure. This action aligns with public health guidelines to minimize the risk of infection spread. Alerting family members (
A) is not within the nurse's role without consent. Quarantining the employee (
B) may not be necessary if proper precautions are taken. Instructing the client to wear a mask (
D) is insufficient protection against anthrax exposure.