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ATI RN · ATI Community Health · Nursing Care of the Elderly as a Vulnerable Population

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Question 1 of 5

Which is an example of tertiary prevention by a nurse?

A. Administration of skin tests to identify persons who have been infected with tubercle bacilli

B. Assessing for signs and symptoms of active tuberculosis

C. Directly observing clients with active tuberculosis as they take their antitubercular medications

D. Interpretation of tuberculosis skin test findings

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Directly observing clients with active tuberculosis as they take their antitubercular medications

Question 2 of 5

A nursing staff has worked very hard and successfully screening for diabetes in the community. Which of the following might best persuade the health board to increase funding for diabetic clinics in this community?

A. An epidemic of diabetes is now recognized and must be addressed.

B. The incidence of diabetes is now higher than previously recognized in the community.

C. The prevalence of diabetes is now higher than previously recognized in the community.

D. The risk for diabetes in the community could decrease if funding is received.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The prevalence of diabetes is now higher than previously recognized in the community.

Question 3 of 5

In what way is nursing in the community more challenging than nursing in an acute care setting?

A. There is limited access to information useful to the nurse in giving care in the community.

B. More paperwork and forms are required when giving care in the home.

C. It is more challenging to control the environment in the community.

D. Specialization isn't possible in the community setting.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is more challenging to control the environment in the community.

Question 4 of 5

What might interfere with a nurse's decision to increase the evidence base of current nursing practice in an agency? Select all that apply.

A. Colleagues who don't know how to search the literature or critique research

B. Dedication to the history and tradition of the agency

C. Emphasis on conformity over each nurse's autonomy in clinical decisions

D. Extensive experience and practice in reading and interpreting research

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Colleagues who don't know how to search the literature or critique research

Question 5 of 5

What actions would a nurse take to reduce the high incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in a community?

A. Introduction of a heart-healthy curriculum beginning in the first grade, presentations on diet and exercise for the community at large, and special education sessions for high-risk populations

B. Provision of online activities related to prevention of cardiac disease, smoking reduction programs, and blood pressure screenings

C. Distribution of handouts, including age-appropriate games, self-assessments, and education on heart-healthy lifestyles; availability of community screenings for hyperlipidemia in persons age 35 and older; and walking programs for those affected with CAD

D. Enrollment of clients with CAD into cardiac rehabilitation programs, routine evaluation of effectiveness of CAD treatment regimens, and participation in clinical trials that evaluate interventions for those diagnosed with CAD

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Introduction of a heart-healthy curriculum beginning in the first grade, presentations on diet and exercise for the community at large, and special education sessions for high-risk populations

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