ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is implementing health screening. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scoliosis can progress and cause severe spinal deformities, impacting respiratory function and requiring early intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is planning safety education for a group of adolescents. The nurse should give priority to which of the following topics as the leading cause of death for this age group?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among adolescents, making motor vehicle safety education a priority.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is homeless. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Determine the client's understanding of her living situation. This is the first step because it allows the nurse to assess the client's perception of her homeless situation and identify any immediate needs or concerns. It establishes a foundation for building trust and understanding the client's perspective.
Choice B is incorrect as setting goals comes after assessing the client's current understanding.
Choice C is incorrect as discussing risks should come after the client's immediate needs are addressed.
Choice D is incorrect as client teaching should be based on the client's individual needs and understanding, which is determined in the initial assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about infection prevention at a community center. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted." This statement indicates an understanding of infection prevention because chickenpox is contagious until the sores have crusted over, which usually takes around 5-7 days. Visiting after this period reduces the risk of transmission.
Incorrect answers:
A: Taking antibiotics for a virus is inappropriate as antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections.
C: Pregnant women should avoid cleaning cat litter boxes due to the risk of toxoplasmosis.
D: Effective handwashing involves using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, not hot water for 10 seconds.