ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who questions the need for cardiac rehabilitation, stating, 'My heart is permanently damaged from the heart attack, so what's the point of cardiac rehabilitation?' Which response should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining that cardiac rehabilitation helps safely restore activity levels (
C) addresses the client's concerns directly, highlighting benefits despite irreversible damage. Other responses are vague, overly general, or defer to authority without educating.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with the hospital disaster plan with the emergency operations committee. The nurse is aware that nursing is involved in which components of the disaster plan? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Nurses identify resources (
A), participate in drills (
B), manage communications (
C), and develop decontamination plans (E) to ensure effective disaster response. Performing duties outside typical roles (
D) may occur but is not a primary planned component.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is learning about effective nurse leadership. The nurse should recognize that an effective nurse leader has which of the following qualities? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Effective nurse leaders have conflict resolution skills (
A), integrity (
B), and prioritization ability (
C), fostering teamwork, trust, and efficiency. Authoritarian styles (
D) reduce collaboration, and resistance to change (E) hinders adaptability in healthcare.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client and discovers the client with new right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calling for help is the first action for a suspected stroke, indicated by right-sided weakness and slurred speech, to activate the stroke team. Thrombolytics (
A) require diagnosis confirmation, water (
C) risks aspiration, and carotid massage (
D) is irrelevant.