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ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDY GUIDE

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ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDY GUIDE 1. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following precautionary measures should the nurse take? Wear gloves (standard precautions, contact precautions, med admin) Wear protective eyewear (precaution when irrigating) Use disposable equipment (standard precautions, contact precautions) Use an N95 respirator (airborne precautions) Common illnesses and their precautions: Contact: shigellosis, herpes simplex, scabies Droplet: influenza, pertussis, mumps, rubella Airborne: TB, measles, SARS, varicella 2. A nurse is providing education regarding lead exposure to a group of clients who live in a housing development built in 1986. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? “I will use a dry-sanding technique when preparing to repaint my front door.” (A wet-sanding technique should be used to prevent aerosolizing lead) “I will vacuum our wood floors every week.” (wet mop wood floors to prevent aerosolizing lead) “I will increase the amount of red meat and milk in my child’s diet.” (iron and calcium helps to prevent lead absorption from their environment) “I will use hot tap water to prepare my baby’s formula.” (They should use cold tap water because hot water will dissolve lead more quickly) 3. A community health nurse is teaching a client who is overweight about steps to take to begin an exercise program. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements is an indication that the client understands the teaching? “I will need to purchase exercise equipment before I can start.” (There are several types of exercise that don’t require special equipment) “I should try to preform aerobic exercise for an hour a day, 5 days a week.” (When beginning a new exercise program, the client should try to get about 30 min of aerobic activity 3-5 times a week.) “I will see my doctor before beginning an exercise program.” (They should get a complete physical exam and obtain approval.) “I should avoid participating in weight-lifting exercises.” (A balance of aerobic and strength training is desired.

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