ATI Leadership and Community Health
Assessment and Focused Review
Questions And Answers 2022
At what temperature should a water heater be set in order
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injuries? - Answer- 49⁰C (120⁰F) or less
What direction should pot handles be turned on a stove to avoid accidental injuries?
- Answer- toward the back of the stove
How should a nurse instruct the guardian of a toddler to secure windows in order to
prevent accidental injuries? - Answer- secured with a guarded rail (screens are not
designed to prevent falling)
How should cleaning products be stored in order to prevent accidental injuries with
regards to a child? - Answer- above the reach of a child with a secure lock
T/F: Older adults are at greater risk for abuse and neglect - Answer- True, Older
adults are more likely to be dependent on others for care due to failing physical
health and difficulty performing activities of daily living. This dependency puts them
at an increased risk for abuse and neglect.
T/F: Older adult females are expected to exhibit severe memory loss - AnswerFalse, Severe memory loss is not an expected part of the aging process for older
adult males or females. Mild forgetfulness is common but should not interfere with
daily activities.
T/F: Older adults are more likely to experience depression due to aging - AnswerFalse, Older adults can experience complicated grief reactions following a tragedy or
loss of a loved one. However, an older adult is no more likely than other populations
to experience this type of grief. The manifestations of complicated grief include
continued sadness, loss of interest in present activities, prolonged yearning for what
was, and insomnia.
T/F: Older adults are expected to experience depression due to aging - AnswerFalse, Life changes, such as the death of a spouse or a family member, can
contribute to depression. However, depression is not an expected part of the aging
process. Statistically, the depression rate among older adults is half that of younger
adults.
Why is adequate daily fluid intake important in a client that has been diagnosed with
sickle cell disease? - Answer- delay vasoocclusion and prevent sickling
Why are clients diagnosed with sickle cell disease at an increased risk for infections?
- Answer- alterations in splenic function and a weakened immune system. CONTINUES.... [Show Less]