ATI Community Health Exam With NGN
Questions and Verified Answers ||Graded A+
degrees of fowler's - ANSWER low fowlers is 15-30, semi-fowlers is 30-45, standard fowlers is
45-60, and high fowlers is 60-90
how does the Weber test go? what does it test for? - ANSWER put tuning fork on scalp, and
client must say of they hear the sound better in one ear or the same on both ears. tests for
lateralization of sound.
how does the whispered voice test go? what does it test for? - ANSWER client closes one ear
while nurse whispers something into the other ear. determines if client needs further hearing test
how does a Rinne test go ? what does it evaluate? - ANSWER it compares air conduction and
bone conduction of sound. a tuning fork is placed behind the ear, and the client must say when
they no longer hear the sound.
what is audiometry done for? how is it done? - ANSWER gives precise measure of hearing
ability. client wears headphones/earphones and gives a signal when they hear the sound
what should a nurse do to examine for candidiasis? - ANSWER examine the client's oral
mucous membranes
why should a nurse encourage the client to consume 1.2-2g of protein daily in a client with
AIDS? - ANSWER to prevent wasting syndrome
how to prevent thromboembolism in immobile workers - ANSWER encourage them to point
and flex their toes periodically and change the position of their feet and legs
teaching for a client with hepatitis A for cleaning bathroom - ANSWER clean with a 10:1
chlorine bleach solution
recommended food for osteoporosis - ANSWER legumes, seeds, liver, orange juice, leafy
greens, milk fortified with vitamin D, cheese, and yogurt. increase intake of folate
treatment plan for osteoporosis - ANSWER sunlight for 10-15 minutes to stimulate vitamin D,
do weight-bearing exercises, increase intake of folate, eat leafy greens, legumes, seeds, liver,
orange juice, milk with vitamin D, cheese, and yogurt
diet to prevent lead absorption - ANSWER iron and calcium, such as red meat and milk
interventions for a student newly diagnosed with pertussis - ANSWER keep child at home until
coughing stage passes, encourage family members to get prophylactic treatment with -mycin
,medications, and check the immunization status of the classmates to determine who is most
likely to acquire the infection
infections that require contact precautions - ANSWER shigella, herpes simplex, or scabies
nursing intervention for a teen newly diagnosed with human papillomavirus - ANSWER teach
how to apply imiquimod 5% cream to lesions
social organization - ANSWER patterns among a cultural group and how the group structures
itself to carry out roles
pertussis transmission - ANSWER airborne droplets
when should infants receive the first dose of DTaP vaccine? when should they receive a series
of the five vaccines? - ANSWER no earlier than 6 weeks of age. the five vaccines should be
received at or before 6 years of age
vaccine safe to administer to pregnant women - ANSWER Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
what should an older adult client do if they have lyme disease? - ANSWER take penicillin or
tetracycline for 10-14 days
positions that promote ventilation - ANSWER high Fowler's position or orthopneic positions
role of occupational health nurse - ANSWER plan workplace safety training for employees of a
factory
condition on the Nationally Notifiable Infectious Conditions list - ANSWER varicella
expectations for grieving - ANSWER emotions will fluctuate frequently, should experience a
feelings of hope, anger, guilt, shame, and doubt while grieving, should have ability to openly
express feelings of anger
s/s of depression - ANSWER persistent state of sadness, disturbances in self-esteem and
hopelessness
health risks of farmers - ANSWER respiratory, vehicle and machinery accidents, dermatitis,
dental problems, and stress and anxiety disorder
where should the nurse prepare to inject a TB skin test? At what angle? - ANSWER inner aspect
of the forearm at a 5-15 degree angle
what does the nurse inject for a TB skin test? - ANSWER 0.1 ml of purified protein derivative,
which is equivalent to 5 TB units
, what is a positive result for a TB skin test? - ANSWER an induration (raised hardened area) of
10 mm or greater or an induration of 5 mm for immunocompromised patients
Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ) - ANSWER gives guidelines for client
care, such as pain management, cancer screening, and diabetes management
Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) - ANSWER tracking program developed so health care
providers can access prior provider info and maintain TB treatment continuity for migrants
CDC provides info for what? - ANSWER STI's and immunization guidelines
US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) - ANSWER reviews preventative services and
suggests appropriate services for primary medical care and topics for research
how far should the child stand from the Snellen letter chart? - ANSWER 10 feet away
when can a child progress to the next line of the Snellen letter chart during a visual acuity test? -
ANSWER when he reads at least 4 symbols on the current line
which eyes should be covered up during a visual acuity test and when? - ANSWER cover right
eye, then left eye, then use both eyes
community-based versus community-oriented - ANSWER community-based is focused on the
care of individuals, while community-oriented focuses on the health of a population
how is RSV spread? - ANSWER direct contact with respiratory secretions while within 3 feet of
a person infected.
RSV causes inflammation, leading to obstruction of the small respiratory airways. it causes
bronchiolitis, a disease of the lower respiratory tract infection.
manifestations of RSV - ANSWER dyspnea, tachypnea, coughing, and wheezing.
RSV causes inflammation, leading to obstruction of the small respiratory airways. it causes
bronchiolitis, a disease of the lower respiratory tract infection
when do rotavirus infections peak? - ANSWER winter months
rotavirus causes dehydrated diarrhea.
s/s of rotavirus - ANSWER fever and vomiting, followed by diarrhea.
rotavirus causes dehydrated diarrhea.
s/s of fifths disease - ANSWER slapped-face rash from the ace down to the body, fever, myalgia
(pain in muscle), nausea, vomiting, and lethargy
what can antibiotics do for a shigella infection? - ANSWER lower the length of the infection
and decrease mortality rates.
Shigella is a bacteria that causes diarrhea and digestive infections.
