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ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager in a local community health agency is creating a job description for a new nurse who will practice community-oriented nursing. Which of the following should the nurse include in the job description? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: The correct answers are A, B, D, and E. A nurse practicing community-oriented nursing needs to investigate potential health and environmental issues to address community health concerns. Initiating support groups for parents of autistic children promotes community well-being. Participating in local health surveillance activities helps monitor public health trends. Providing health-related education to community groups promotes preventive care and health literacy.
Choices C and F are incorrect because providing wound care for clients in their homes is not specific to community-oriented nursing, and option F is missing.
Choice G is not applicable.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in an infectious disease clinic is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Lyme disease. Which of the following agencies is responsible for voluntarily reporting cases of this disease to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The State Department of Health is responsible for reporting certain diseases, including Lyme disease, to the CDC as part of national public health surveillance efforts.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing an outbreak of mumps among school-age children. Using the epidemiological triangle, the nurse should recognize that which of the following is the host?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the epidemiological triangle, the host is the living being affected by the disease, which in this case is the children.