ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nursing preceptor is reviewing life expectancy in the twentieth century with a new nurse. The nurse should recognize that which of the following was most responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy during the twentieth century?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sanitation and public health activities, such as clean water, sewage systems, and vaccinations, drastically reduced infectious disease mortality, significantly increasing life expectancy. Antibiotics, medical technology, and surgical advances contributed later but were less impactful initially.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is creating an education plan for a client who has a recent diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching stress management techniques (
B) helps manage MS symptoms, as stress can exacerbate them. High-impact exercises (
A) risk injury, avoiding social interactions (
C) harms mental health, and hourly voiding (
D) is not standard unless bladder issues are present.
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 performing the Romberg test on a client during a neurological assessment. Which of the following best describes the rationale for conducting the Romberg test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Romberg test assesses proprioception and vestibular function by evaluating balance with eyes closed, indicating issues with sensory or inner ear function. It does not measure respiratory rate, fine motor skills, or cranial nerve function related to facial expression.
Question 5 of 5
An occupational health nurse in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook for clinic workers. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a secondary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping workers identify carpal tunnel syndrome signs (
B) is secondary prevention, focusing on early detection to prevent progression. Immunizations (
A) and lifting techniques (
C) are primary prevention, and rehabilitation programs (
D) are tertiary prevention.