ATI TRAUMA, CRISIS, DISASTER EXAM
WITH VERIFIED AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS\GRADED A+\2025-2026
A nurse is preparing a teaching for high school students
regarding trauma and interpersonal violence. Which of
the following statements should the nurse plan to
include in the teaching? A nurse has attended an in-
service education regarding trauma-informed care
approach. Which of the following statements by the
nurse reflects an accurate description for the goal of
trauma-informed approach?
a. "A trauma-informed approach to care is a process of
steps which evaluates injury to determine priority of
care."
b. "Nurses should focus on immediate client care rather
than the trauma that has happened to the client."
c. "Trauma-informed care is most important in the
emergency department and with first responders. They
see the most trauma."
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,d. "Nurses should understand the effects of trauma and
structure client care to promote positive outcomes." -
ANSWERSd. "Nurses should understand the effects of
trauma and structure client care to promote positive
outcomes."
A nurse is working with a local crisis response team to
evaluate students following a school shooting. After
ensuring the safety of the students, which of the
following trauma-informed approaches should the team
take next?
a. Establish a supportive environment that facilitates
trust and transparency
b. Provide resources to students for trauma support and
recovery
c. Explain what trauma is and the symptoms of trauma
d. Report any students exhibiting inability to cope with
their traumatic event - ANSWERSa. Establish a supportive
environment that facilitates trust and transparency
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,A nurse is working with an interdisciplinary disaster
response team planning care for a coastal community
following a category 5 hurricane. Place the following
steps of disaster management in the correct order:
- Partner with the client to develop a plan
- Determine the resources the client has available to
them
- Determine the challenges the community is facing
- Assess the client's ability to function and cope with the
current situation - ANSWERS1. Determine the challenges
the community is facing
2. Assess the client's ability to function and cope with the
current situation
3. Determine the resources the client has available to
them
4. Partner with the client to develop a plan
A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt.
Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects a
trauma-informed approach?
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, a. "This must be difficult. Can you tell me about what has
happened to you?"
b. "You are new to the unit. Why are you here?"
c. "You sit alone. Do you really want to be here?"
d. "You seem in pain, Why did you try to harm yourself."
- ANSWERSa. "This must be difficult. Can you tell me
about what has happened to you?"
A nurse is providing care for an adolescent who sustained
injuries in assault. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
a. Identify the adolescent's coping strategies and skills
b. Explore the adolescent's feelings about the assault
c. Provide a safe, secure environment for the adolescent
d. Provide the adolescent with information on support
groups - ANSWERSc. Provide a safe, secure environment
for the adolescent
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WITH VERIFIED AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS\GRADED A+\2025-2026
A nurse is preparing a teaching for high school students
regarding trauma and interpersonal violence. Which of
the following statements should the nurse plan to
include in the teaching? A nurse has attended an in-
service education regarding trauma-informed care
approach. Which of the following statements by the
nurse reflects an accurate description for the goal of
trauma-informed approach?
a. "A trauma-informed approach to care is a process of
steps which evaluates injury to determine priority of
care."
b. "Nurses should focus on immediate client care rather
than the trauma that has happened to the client."
c. "Trauma-informed care is most important in the
emergency department and with first responders. They
see the most trauma."
1
,d. "Nurses should understand the effects of trauma and
structure client care to promote positive outcomes." -
ANSWERSd. "Nurses should understand the effects of
trauma and structure client care to promote positive
outcomes."
A nurse is working with a local crisis response team to
evaluate students following a school shooting. After
ensuring the safety of the students, which of the
following trauma-informed approaches should the team
take next?
a. Establish a supportive environment that facilitates
trust and transparency
b. Provide resources to students for trauma support and
recovery
c. Explain what trauma is and the symptoms of trauma
d. Report any students exhibiting inability to cope with
their traumatic event - ANSWERSa. Establish a supportive
environment that facilitates trust and transparency
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,A nurse is working with an interdisciplinary disaster
response team planning care for a coastal community
following a category 5 hurricane. Place the following
steps of disaster management in the correct order:
- Partner with the client to develop a plan
- Determine the resources the client has available to
them
- Determine the challenges the community is facing
- Assess the client's ability to function and cope with the
current situation - ANSWERS1. Determine the challenges
the community is facing
2. Assess the client's ability to function and cope with the
current situation
3. Determine the resources the client has available to
them
4. Partner with the client to develop a plan
A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt.
Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects a
trauma-informed approach?
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, a. "This must be difficult. Can you tell me about what has
happened to you?"
b. "You are new to the unit. Why are you here?"
c. "You sit alone. Do you really want to be here?"
d. "You seem in pain, Why did you try to harm yourself."
- ANSWERSa. "This must be difficult. Can you tell me
about what has happened to you?"
A nurse is providing care for an adolescent who sustained
injuries in assault. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
a. Identify the adolescent's coping strategies and skills
b. Explore the adolescent's feelings about the assault
c. Provide a safe, secure environment for the adolescent
d. Provide the adolescent with information on support
groups - ANSWERSc. Provide a safe, secure environment
for the adolescent
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