ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements indicate the importance of epidemiology to the community health nurse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Epidemiology evaluates intervention effectiveness (
B), identifies root causes of health outcomes (
C), defines disease burden and health determinants (
D), and assesses population health status (E). These functions help nurses plan and implement evidence-based care. Interpreting legislation (
A) is not a primary epidemiological role, as it focuses on data analysis, not policy interpretation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who was brought into the emergency room following a seizure. The nurse suspects the client may have meningococcal meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the cranial nerves is critical next to evaluate neurological impairment in suspected meningococcal meningitis, indicated by nuchal rigidity and petechial rash. This assessment guides treatment by identifying central nervous system involvement. Administering antipyretics, vascular assessments, and decreasing stimuli are supportive but less urgent than neurological assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who questions the need for cardiac rehabilitation, stating, 'My heart is permanently damaged from the heart attack, so what's the point of cardiac rehabilitation?' Which response should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining that cardiac rehabilitation helps safely restore activity levels (
C) addresses the client's concerns directly, highlighting benefits despite irreversible damage. Other responses are vague, overly general, or defer to authority without educating.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting triage of clients transported from a mass casualty incident (MCI). A client arrives saturated with an unknown substance and medical transport reports feeling dizzy. The nurse should prioritize which actions? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Removing the client and crew (
B), contacting the decontamination team (
C), and removing saturated clothing (E) prevent further exposure to the unknown substance. Assigning a private room (
A) is less urgent, and identifying the chemical (
D) is secondary to immediate decontamination.
Question 5 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.