ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client who is newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Which client statements indicate the need for additional teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Saying exercise should be avoided (
B) is incorrect; exercise benefits MS patients. Alternating an eye patch every other day (E) is too infrequent; it should be every few hours. Urinary incontinence (
A), checking water temperature (
C), and visual disturbances (
D) are correct.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to the assistive personnel (AP). The nurse should direct the AP to complete which of the following tasks first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a snack to a diabetic client who is feeling lightheaded is the most urgent task. Lightheadedness in a diabetic client may indicate hypoglycemia, which can lead to serious complications like loss of consciousness or seizures if not addressed promptly. Administering a quick source of glucose stabilizes the client's condition, addressing an immediate physiological need. Other tasks, such as assisting with a bed bath, feeding, or ambulating, are important but less urgent as they do not address an immediate threat to life.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working on discharge planning for a 25-year-old hospitalized client diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The client has significant bilateral lower extremities muscle weakness. Which of the following facilities should the nurse expect this client to be discharged to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rehabilitation facility (
C) offers specialized therapies to improve mobility and function for MS patients with significant weakness. Home care (
A) is less intensive, sub-acute care (
B) is for less specialized needs, and skilled nursing (
D) is for long-term care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating nursing students on the importance of client-centered community-based care. The nurse understands that which of the following principles is most essential to client-centered, community-based care in nursing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tailoring care plans to individual needs and preferences within the community ensures client-centered care, respecting cultural and social contexts. Ignoring backgrounds, hospital focus, or prioritizing efficiency over satisfaction contradicts this approach.