ATI Community Health RN Remediation Practice Test 2026
| Most Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. List three common risk factors for suicide that nurses should recognize.
Social isolation, financial stability, and family history.
Mental health disorders, substance abuse, and previous suicide
attempts.
High blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.
Chronic pain, lack of exercise, and poor diet.
2. An older Asian American patient reports that she has lived in the US for 50
years, speaks English and lives in a predominately Asian part of town. Which
action by the nurse is most appropriate?
avoid direct eye contact with the patient
include a shaman when planning patient care
ask about any special cultural beliefs or practices
involve the patient's eldest son to assist with healthcare decisions
3. The nurse is assessing an adolescent who states, "I think I might be gay." The
nurse knows that what is true of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning (LGBTQ) youths in comparison to heterosexual youth?
They are less likely to fall in love in school
More likely to experience emergence of sexual feelings
They are more likely to experience psychiatric problems
They perform worse in school
,4. The nurse cares for a client of a different cultural background. What is the
best way for the nurse to provide culturally competent care to the client?
Assure the client that all cultural preferences will be respected by
staff.
Ask the client to explain the reasons for certain cultural preferences.
Plan and implement care in a way that is sensitive to the needs of
the client.
Introduce the client to other clients on the unit who share the same
culture.
5. What is a common risk factor for suicide among the elderly?
Increased social isolation of the client
Concern of family members
Indulgence of family members in the client's financial issues
Increased group interactions of the client
6. In a nursing scenario where a patient exhibits signs of suicidal ideation, how
should a nurse utilize knowledge of psychosocial factors to develop a care
plan?
The nurse should ignore cultural factors and focus on standard care
protocols.
The nurse should focus solely on medical history without considering
psychosocial factors.
The nurse should refer the patient to a psychiatrist without further
assessment.
The nurse should assess the patient's psychosocial background to
tailor interventions that address specific risk factors.
,7. In a nursing scenario, if a patient expresses suicidal thoughts but has a strong
network of family and friends, how should the nurse approach the situation?
Advise the patient to avoid discussing their feelings with others.
Encourage the patient to engage with their support network while
assessing their immediate safety.
Suggest that the patient should not rely on their support network.
Dismiss the patient's feelings as they have support.
8. In a scenario where a client expresses suicidal thoughts but is hesitant to sign
a no-suicide contract, what should the nurse's response be to effectively
address the situation?
The nurse should refer the client to a psychiatrist immediately without
further discussion.
The nurse should insist that the client sign the contract to ensure
compliance.
The nurse should disregard the client's feelings and focus on
documenting the situation.
The nurse should explore the client's concerns and provide
reassurance about the purpose of the contract in promoting safety.
9. What is the primary action a nurse should take if a client refuses to discuss
advance directives?
Encourage the client to reconsider their stance on advance directives
immediately.
Document the client's refusal to discuss advance directives and move
on with care.
Respect the client's wishes and not discuss advance directives further.
, Contact a representative to talk with the client and offer additional
information about the purpose of advance directives.
10. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care for a hospitalized
patient who uses
culturally based treatments?
Teach the patient that folk remedies will interfere with prescribed
orders.
Encourage the use of additional diagnostic procedures.
Coordinate the use of requested treatments with prescribed
medical therapies
Ask the patient to discontinue the cultural treatments during
hospitalization.
11. What is the first action a nurse should take when caring for a newly admitted
client?
Implement nursing interventions.
Plan nursing interventions.
Evaluate the care plan.
Perform a cultural health assessment.
12. What does a nurse's advocacy role regarding a patient's advance directives
(AD) include?
making sure that the patient is not resuscitated in a cardiac arrest
situation
telling patients about changes in their condition so they can modify
their AD
informing health team members of the content of a patient's AD
| Most Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. List three common risk factors for suicide that nurses should recognize.
Social isolation, financial stability, and family history.
Mental health disorders, substance abuse, and previous suicide
attempts.
High blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.
Chronic pain, lack of exercise, and poor diet.
2. An older Asian American patient reports that she has lived in the US for 50
years, speaks English and lives in a predominately Asian part of town. Which
action by the nurse is most appropriate?
avoid direct eye contact with the patient
include a shaman when planning patient care
ask about any special cultural beliefs or practices
involve the patient's eldest son to assist with healthcare decisions
3. The nurse is assessing an adolescent who states, "I think I might be gay." The
nurse knows that what is true of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning (LGBTQ) youths in comparison to heterosexual youth?
They are less likely to fall in love in school
More likely to experience emergence of sexual feelings
They are more likely to experience psychiatric problems
They perform worse in school
,4. The nurse cares for a client of a different cultural background. What is the
best way for the nurse to provide culturally competent care to the client?
Assure the client that all cultural preferences will be respected by
staff.
Ask the client to explain the reasons for certain cultural preferences.
Plan and implement care in a way that is sensitive to the needs of
the client.
Introduce the client to other clients on the unit who share the same
culture.
5. What is a common risk factor for suicide among the elderly?
Increased social isolation of the client
Concern of family members
Indulgence of family members in the client's financial issues
Increased group interactions of the client
6. In a nursing scenario where a patient exhibits signs of suicidal ideation, how
should a nurse utilize knowledge of psychosocial factors to develop a care
plan?
The nurse should ignore cultural factors and focus on standard care
protocols.
The nurse should focus solely on medical history without considering
psychosocial factors.
The nurse should refer the patient to a psychiatrist without further
assessment.
The nurse should assess the patient's psychosocial background to
tailor interventions that address specific risk factors.
,7. In a nursing scenario, if a patient expresses suicidal thoughts but has a strong
network of family and friends, how should the nurse approach the situation?
Advise the patient to avoid discussing their feelings with others.
Encourage the patient to engage with their support network while
assessing their immediate safety.
Suggest that the patient should not rely on their support network.
Dismiss the patient's feelings as they have support.
8. In a scenario where a client expresses suicidal thoughts but is hesitant to sign
a no-suicide contract, what should the nurse's response be to effectively
address the situation?
The nurse should refer the client to a psychiatrist immediately without
further discussion.
The nurse should insist that the client sign the contract to ensure
compliance.
The nurse should disregard the client's feelings and focus on
documenting the situation.
The nurse should explore the client's concerns and provide
reassurance about the purpose of the contract in promoting safety.
9. What is the primary action a nurse should take if a client refuses to discuss
advance directives?
Encourage the client to reconsider their stance on advance directives
immediately.
Document the client's refusal to discuss advance directives and move
on with care.
Respect the client's wishes and not discuss advance directives further.
, Contact a representative to talk with the client and offer additional
information about the purpose of advance directives.
10. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care for a hospitalized
patient who uses
culturally based treatments?
Teach the patient that folk remedies will interfere with prescribed
orders.
Encourage the use of additional diagnostic procedures.
Coordinate the use of requested treatments with prescribed
medical therapies
Ask the patient to discontinue the cultural treatments during
hospitalization.
11. What is the first action a nurse should take when caring for a newly admitted
client?
Implement nursing interventions.
Plan nursing interventions.
Evaluate the care plan.
Perform a cultural health assessment.
12. What does a nurse's advocacy role regarding a patient's advance directives
(AD) include?
making sure that the patient is not resuscitated in a cardiac arrest
situation
telling patients about changes in their condition so they can modify
their AD
informing health team members of the content of a patient's AD
