ATI COMP FORM A & B QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A nurse is giving a presentation on domestic abuse at a local community center. Which of the following
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Minority populations may be at greater risk for abuse
b. Intimate partner abuse occurs more frequently in lower socioeconomic households
c. Child abuse is more common in homes where intimate partner abuse is present
d. Children who are abused are less likely to become abusers
ANSWER C
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A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with active pulmonary TB about disease
transmission. Which should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Household members should be placed in respiratory isolation
b. The client should use disposable utensils during meals
c. Household members should take isoniazid (INH) for 6 to 12 months
d. The client should have a repeat purified protein derivative (PPD) test in 3 months.
ANSWER C
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Which of the following activities is an example of a nurse's role as a case manager?
a. Facilitating a support group
b. Personal health counseling
c. Providing referral information to clients
d. Performing directed end-of-life care for clients
ANSWER C
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A community health nurse is reviewing plans for a health education program. Which components should
be a cause for concern?
a. Program content is organized topically
b. Pamphlets are written at a 12th-grade level
,c. The presentation is delivered via PowerPoint slides
d. Attendance at the program is voluntary.
ANSWER B
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A nurse at a local pediatric community clinic is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which clients
should the nurse see first?
a. A child who is vomiting, febrile, and had developed a petechial rash
b. An infant who has itching eyes with stringy discharge and red conjunctiva
c. A child who had diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a fever of 37.4º C (100.7º F).
d. An infant who is irritable, pulling at her left ear, and has a fever of 38.2º C (100.7º F).
ANSWER A
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A nurse in a prison infirmary is assessing a client who has been taking levothyroxine for the last 6 weeks.
Which of the findings is an adverse effect of this medication?
a. Heat intolerance
b. Bradycardia
c. Weight gain
d. Hypotension
ANSWER A
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A nurse manager is creating a disaster plan for a new facility and wants to coordinate with the
community. The nurse should recognize that which of the following agencies is responsible for the
development of a local disaster plan?
a. Office of Emergency Management
b. American Red Cross
c. Department of Homeland Security
d. Centers for Public Health Preparedness
ANSWER A
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A nurse planning a community education program about transmission of TB. According to the
epidemiological triangle, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is classified as which of the following?
a. Agent
,b. Host
c. Environment
d. Reservoir
ANSWER A
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A home care nurse visiting an older adult client notes that unwashed dishes are piled up and
newspapers cover the front steps. What questions is appropriate for the nurse to ask the client to
determine if he is socially isolated?
a. Why haven't you brought in your newspapers?
b. Do you need help completing your housework?
c. How often do you have visitors come see you?
d. Have you considered moving to an assisted living facility?
ANSWER C
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A community nurse identifies an increase in the occurrence of osteoporosis-related fractures in women
experiencing menopause. Which of the following primary prevention strategies should the nurse
implement?
a. Advise the women to keep their immunizations updated
b. Encourage the women to participate in weight-bearing activities
c. Educate the women about the importance of limiting sun exposure
d. Instruct at-risk women to increase their intake of foods high in vitamin E.
ANSWER B
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A school nurse is providing education to the teacher of a school-age child who has newly diagnosed
ADHD and is taking methylphenidate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Play soothing music during independent study time
b. Give the child different tasks to complete each day
c. Teach challenging academic subjects in the afternoon.
d. Use a reward and consequence system throughout the day.
ANSWER D
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, A home health nurse is caring for a client who is 1 week postoperative following a hip arthroplasty.
Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I should put on my support stockings each morning after I get out of bed
b. I should use my incentive spirometer twice each day
c. I should place a pillow under my knees when resting in bed
d. I should use an assistive device to retrieve items that are on the floor.
ANSWER D
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A home health nurse is providing instruction to a female client who has multiple sclerosis and is being
treated with mitroxantrone IV every 3 months. The nurse should instruct the client to report what
adverse effect to the HCP immediately?
a. Vomiting
b. Sore throat
c. Hair loss
d. Amenorrhea
ANSWER B
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A community health nurse suspects an outbreak of scabies. What actions should he nurse take first?
a. Educate the community about the disease transmission
b. Determine the incidence rate
c. Institute prophylactic treatment
d. Discuss treatment plans with the client's families.
ANSWER B
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Which of the following is an example of the utilitarian approach to ethical decision making?
a. A public health nurse examining potential negative consequences of proposed public policy
b. A home health nurse informing a patient of a new diagnosis of cancer against the family's request
c. A mental health nurse accepting a client's decision to refuse treatments despite potential for harm
d. A hospice nurse overriding a client's wishes by initiating CPR at the family's insistence.
ANSWER A
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A nurse is giving a presentation on domestic abuse at a local community center. Which of the following
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Minority populations may be at greater risk for abuse
b. Intimate partner abuse occurs more frequently in lower socioeconomic households
c. Child abuse is more common in homes where intimate partner abuse is present
d. Children who are abused are less likely to become abusers
ANSWER C
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A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with active pulmonary TB about disease
transmission. Which should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Household members should be placed in respiratory isolation
b. The client should use disposable utensils during meals
c. Household members should take isoniazid (INH) for 6 to 12 months
d. The client should have a repeat purified protein derivative (PPD) test in 3 months.
ANSWER C
...
Which of the following activities is an example of a nurse's role as a case manager?
a. Facilitating a support group
b. Personal health counseling
c. Providing referral information to clients
d. Performing directed end-of-life care for clients
ANSWER C
...
A community health nurse is reviewing plans for a health education program. Which components should
be a cause for concern?
a. Program content is organized topically
b. Pamphlets are written at a 12th-grade level
,c. The presentation is delivered via PowerPoint slides
d. Attendance at the program is voluntary.
ANSWER B
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A nurse at a local pediatric community clinic is prioritizing care for a group of clients. Which clients
should the nurse see first?
a. A child who is vomiting, febrile, and had developed a petechial rash
b. An infant who has itching eyes with stringy discharge and red conjunctiva
c. A child who had diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a fever of 37.4º C (100.7º F).
d. An infant who is irritable, pulling at her left ear, and has a fever of 38.2º C (100.7º F).
ANSWER A
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A nurse in a prison infirmary is assessing a client who has been taking levothyroxine for the last 6 weeks.
Which of the findings is an adverse effect of this medication?
a. Heat intolerance
b. Bradycardia
c. Weight gain
d. Hypotension
ANSWER A
...
A nurse manager is creating a disaster plan for a new facility and wants to coordinate with the
community. The nurse should recognize that which of the following agencies is responsible for the
development of a local disaster plan?
a. Office of Emergency Management
b. American Red Cross
c. Department of Homeland Security
d. Centers for Public Health Preparedness
ANSWER A
...
A nurse planning a community education program about transmission of TB. According to the
epidemiological triangle, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is classified as which of the following?
a. Agent
,b. Host
c. Environment
d. Reservoir
ANSWER A
...
A home care nurse visiting an older adult client notes that unwashed dishes are piled up and
newspapers cover the front steps. What questions is appropriate for the nurse to ask the client to
determine if he is socially isolated?
a. Why haven't you brought in your newspapers?
b. Do you need help completing your housework?
c. How often do you have visitors come see you?
d. Have you considered moving to an assisted living facility?
ANSWER C
...
A community nurse identifies an increase in the occurrence of osteoporosis-related fractures in women
experiencing menopause. Which of the following primary prevention strategies should the nurse
implement?
a. Advise the women to keep their immunizations updated
b. Encourage the women to participate in weight-bearing activities
c. Educate the women about the importance of limiting sun exposure
d. Instruct at-risk women to increase their intake of foods high in vitamin E.
ANSWER B
...
A school nurse is providing education to the teacher of a school-age child who has newly diagnosed
ADHD and is taking methylphenidate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Play soothing music during independent study time
b. Give the child different tasks to complete each day
c. Teach challenging academic subjects in the afternoon.
d. Use a reward and consequence system throughout the day.
ANSWER D
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, A home health nurse is caring for a client who is 1 week postoperative following a hip arthroplasty.
Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I should put on my support stockings each morning after I get out of bed
b. I should use my incentive spirometer twice each day
c. I should place a pillow under my knees when resting in bed
d. I should use an assistive device to retrieve items that are on the floor.
ANSWER D
...
A home health nurse is providing instruction to a female client who has multiple sclerosis and is being
treated with mitroxantrone IV every 3 months. The nurse should instruct the client to report what
adverse effect to the HCP immediately?
a. Vomiting
b. Sore throat
c. Hair loss
d. Amenorrhea
ANSWER B
...
A community health nurse suspects an outbreak of scabies. What actions should he nurse take first?
a. Educate the community about the disease transmission
b. Determine the incidence rate
c. Institute prophylactic treatment
d. Discuss treatment plans with the client's families.
ANSWER B
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Which of the following is an example of the utilitarian approach to ethical decision making?
a. A public health nurse examining potential negative consequences of proposed public policy
b. A home health nurse informing a patient of a new diagnosis of cancer against the family's request
c. A mental health nurse accepting a client's decision to refuse treatments despite potential for harm
d. A hospice nurse overriding a client's wishes by initiating CPR at the family's insistence.
ANSWER A
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