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ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING WITH 187 ACTUAL
UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 GUARANTEED A
High school student dietary recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - less than 10% of daily calories
from saturated fat
- less than 300 mg/day of dietary cholesterol
- decrease refined grains
- at least 1300 mg/day calcium
Stages of grief - CORRECT ANSWER denial, anger, bargaining, acceptance
Lead exposure in 1968 housing - CORRECT ANSWER - use wet sanding technique
- wet mop wood floors
- increase source of iron and calcium
- cold tap water
School aged child with pertussis - CORRECT ANSWER - instruct the parent to keep the child at home
until the coughing stage has passed
- encourage family members to obtain prophylactic treatment
- check immunization status of classmates
malnourished COPD nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER - limit liquid intake
- increase protein
- sit upright
- use milk instead of water to increase protein and calories
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family violence - CORRECT ANSWER - no link with race or socioeconomic status
- common in homes where intimate partner abuse is present
- children who are abused are more likely to become abusers
HPV - CORRECT ANSWER - physical exam, PAP test, and manifestations assessment
- self treat lesions with topical imiquimod 5% cream to lesions at bedtime for up to 16 weeks
droplet precautions - CORRECT ANSWER pertussis
adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER - safety belt use
neglect - CORRECT ANSWER -possible indicator: taking outdated prescriptions
alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER take naltrexone daily to decrease cravings; helps
withdrawal and prevent relapse
alcohol/substance support groups - CORRECT ANSWER - AA is confidential, anonymous. 12 step
approach toward sobriety
- narcotics anonymous: group/social network
hepatitis C - CORRECT ANSWER - consume diet high in carbs and calories
- transmitted through sex; abstain until antibodies are negative
techniques for quality improvement - CORRECT ANSWER focus groups, written audits, satisfaction
survey, and interviews
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lyme disease - CORRECT ANSWER - no immunizations
- early stages can be treated with penicillin or tetracycline for 10-14 days
- infected by tick
- s/sx: flu like manifestations
risk for newborn abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - changing health care providers frequently
- rejection of pregnant client by partner
safe vaccines for pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - tdap
faith community nurse - CORRECT ANSWER - can facilitate substance abuse groups
- assist with receiving services from volunteers
- no access to medical records, will need assistance from other nurses to provide medications - services
are voluntary or financially supported by faith agency
Hepatitis A - CORRECT ANSWER - clean bathroom fixtures with 10:1 bleach solution
- avoid sharing toothbrush/utensils, towels
- avoid sexual contact until provider confirms neg antibody (4-6 weeks)
Rotavirus - CORRECT ANSWER - peak in winter months
- dever, vomiting, watery diarrhea
respiratory syncytial virus - CORRECT ANSWER - droplet precautions
- dyspnea, tachypnea, coughing, wheezing
fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) - CORRECT ANSWER rash that gives slapped face appearance
and progresses down body. fever, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, and lethargy
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shigella - CORRECT ANSWER - antibiotics
- fever, anorexia, watery or bloody diarrhea
small pox - CORRECT ANSWER appears on face first
ecological model - CORRECT ANSWER guide to examine the determinants of health for a
population and for targeting interventions to multiple factors that affect health
factors to consider when determining health of a community - CORRECT ANSWER - status:
epidemiological data, client satisfaction, mental health, crime rates
- structure: presence of health care facilities, service types/patterns of use, demographic data
- process: relationships, communication, commitment to participation in health
components of people - CORRECT ANSWER - demographic
- biological factors
- social factors
- cultural factors
informant interviews - CORRECT ANSWER - direct discussion with community members; obtain
ideas and opinions
- reading/writing not requires
- personal interaction elicits more detailed responses
- built in bias
community forum - CORRECT ANSWER - open public meeting; community input
- potential drift from issue
ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING WITH 187 ACTUAL
UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 GUARANTEED A
High school student dietary recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - less than 10% of daily calories
from saturated fat
- less than 300 mg/day of dietary cholesterol
- decrease refined grains
- at least 1300 mg/day calcium
Stages of grief - CORRECT ANSWER denial, anger, bargaining, acceptance
Lead exposure in 1968 housing - CORRECT ANSWER - use wet sanding technique
- wet mop wood floors
- increase source of iron and calcium
- cold tap water
School aged child with pertussis - CORRECT ANSWER - instruct the parent to keep the child at home
until the coughing stage has passed
- encourage family members to obtain prophylactic treatment
- check immunization status of classmates
malnourished COPD nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER - limit liquid intake
- increase protein
- sit upright
- use milk instead of water to increase protein and calories
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family violence - CORRECT ANSWER - no link with race or socioeconomic status
- common in homes where intimate partner abuse is present
- children who are abused are more likely to become abusers
HPV - CORRECT ANSWER - physical exam, PAP test, and manifestations assessment
- self treat lesions with topical imiquimod 5% cream to lesions at bedtime for up to 16 weeks
droplet precautions - CORRECT ANSWER pertussis
adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER - safety belt use
neglect - CORRECT ANSWER -possible indicator: taking outdated prescriptions
alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER take naltrexone daily to decrease cravings; helps
withdrawal and prevent relapse
alcohol/substance support groups - CORRECT ANSWER - AA is confidential, anonymous. 12 step
approach toward sobriety
- narcotics anonymous: group/social network
hepatitis C - CORRECT ANSWER - consume diet high in carbs and calories
- transmitted through sex; abstain until antibodies are negative
techniques for quality improvement - CORRECT ANSWER focus groups, written audits, satisfaction
survey, and interviews
,3|Page
lyme disease - CORRECT ANSWER - no immunizations
- early stages can be treated with penicillin or tetracycline for 10-14 days
- infected by tick
- s/sx: flu like manifestations
risk for newborn abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - changing health care providers frequently
- rejection of pregnant client by partner
safe vaccines for pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - tdap
faith community nurse - CORRECT ANSWER - can facilitate substance abuse groups
- assist with receiving services from volunteers
- no access to medical records, will need assistance from other nurses to provide medications - services
are voluntary or financially supported by faith agency
Hepatitis A - CORRECT ANSWER - clean bathroom fixtures with 10:1 bleach solution
- avoid sharing toothbrush/utensils, towels
- avoid sexual contact until provider confirms neg antibody (4-6 weeks)
Rotavirus - CORRECT ANSWER - peak in winter months
- dever, vomiting, watery diarrhea
respiratory syncytial virus - CORRECT ANSWER - droplet precautions
- dyspnea, tachypnea, coughing, wheezing
fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) - CORRECT ANSWER rash that gives slapped face appearance
and progresses down body. fever, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, and lethargy
, 4|Page
shigella - CORRECT ANSWER - antibiotics
- fever, anorexia, watery or bloody diarrhea
small pox - CORRECT ANSWER appears on face first
ecological model - CORRECT ANSWER guide to examine the determinants of health for a
population and for targeting interventions to multiple factors that affect health
factors to consider when determining health of a community - CORRECT ANSWER - status:
epidemiological data, client satisfaction, mental health, crime rates
- structure: presence of health care facilities, service types/patterns of use, demographic data
- process: relationships, communication, commitment to participation in health
components of people - CORRECT ANSWER - demographic
- biological factors
- social factors
- cultural factors
informant interviews - CORRECT ANSWER - direct discussion with community members; obtain
ideas and opinions
- reading/writing not requires
- personal interaction elicits more detailed responses
- built in bias
community forum - CORRECT ANSWER - open public meeting; community input
- potential drift from issue
