ATI RN
ATI RN Community Health 2023 with NGN Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The partner of an older adult client who has Alzheimer's disease reports that he is not eating. The client's partner refuses to assist the client with feeding and insists the client feed himself without help. What is the priority action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's ability to self-feed is the priority to determine if assistance is needed and to address potential risks of malnutrition or aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 50-year-old female client. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complete eye examination is recommended every 2 years for adults aged 50-64 to monitor for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client who is to undergo enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing for HIV. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ELISA test detects HIV antibodies, which typically develop within 2-8 weeks after exposure.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is educating a parent about the importance of hepatitis B immunization. Which of the following explanations should the nurse give the parent about the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Many people who acquire acute hepatitis B develop chronic hepatitis. This is because hepatitis B can lead to chronic infection in around 15-25% of cases, increasing the risk of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Option A is incorrect because multiple doses are needed for long-term protection. Option B is incorrect as hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood or bodily fluids, not casual contact. Option D is incorrect because prior infection does not guarantee immunity.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a client who has chemotherapy-induced nausea that has been resistant to relief from pharmacological measures. Which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: The correct interventions for chemotherapy-induced nausea are B, C, E. B: Ginger ale can help alleviate nausea. C: Elevating the head after eating can prevent reflux. E: Guided imagery can distract from nausea. A: Seasonings may worsen nausea. D: Cold milk can trigger nausea in some clients.
Therefore, A and D are incorrect due to potential exacerbation of symptoms.