ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The community health nurse is educating new nurses on the spread of infectious diseases. The nurse utilizes which of the following approaches to explain the factors that allow the reproduction and spread of infectious disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The epidemiologic triangle (agent, host, environment) explains how infectious diseases spread, guiding prevention strategies. Levels of prevention (
B), natural history (
C), and health promotion (
D) address prevention stages, disease progression, or general health but not transmission factors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is starting to display bradykinesia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving extra time for activities accommodates bradykinesia, reducing frustration and promoting independence. Low-protein diets may interfere with medication, fast walking increases fall risk, and passive exercises don't directly address slowness of movement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education regarding biologic threats. When discussing anthrax, which of the following should be included as potential portals of entry? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Anthrax enters through the integumentary system (
B) via skin cuts, respiratory system (
C) via inhalation, and gastrointestinal system (E) via ingestion. The central nervous system (
A) and renal system (
D) are not primary entry points.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The public health nurse is assigned to the population of clients in an inner-city community. The nurse identifies which of the following as a priority intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing a windshield survey provides a broad overview of the community's health status, resources, and needs, informing targeted interventions. Surveys, focus groups, and interviews are more specific and less immediate for initial assessment.