COMMUNITY ATI FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉A nurse is giving a presentation about family violence at a local
community center. Which of the following information should the
nurse include?
A. Socially active parents and guardians are at greater risk for
becoming violent.
B. Partner violence occurs more frequently in lower socioeconomic
households.
C. Child maltreatment is more common in homes where partner
violence is present.
D. Children who are abused are less likely to become abusers.
Answer: C. Child maltreatment is more common in homes where
partner violence is present.
Child maltreatment is very common in homes where partner
violence is present.
◉A nurse in a county health department is caring for a client who
states, "I've been drinking too much in the evenings since my friend
died last year." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
,A. "It sounds like you are probably an alcoholic."
B. "Don't you think your family is being affected by your drinking?"
C. "Can I give you some information about Alcoholics Anonymous?"
D. "I don't think your friend would have approved of your drinking."
Answer: C. "Can I give you some information about Alcoholics
Anonymous?"
The nurse is giving information to the client, which conveys a sense
of caring. This also allows the nurse to provide additional
information on resources that can help the client.
◉Community leaders have requested a meeting with a community
health nurse to discuss creating a mobile meals program. Which of
the following information should the community health nurse assess
first?
A. The leadership support of the community
B. The accessibility of residences
C. The availability of volunteers
D. The need for the program Answer: D. The need for the program
When using the nursing process, the nurse should first assess the
need for the mobile meals program. This action allows the nurse to
collect data on the client, which is the community, and meets the
first step of program planning. The needs of the community will
determine all other steps of the planning process.
, ◉A nurse is preparing an educational program about influenza for a
group of community health nurses. Which of the following activities
should the nurse include as an example of tertiary prevention?
A. Offer classes to elementary school teachers about handwashing.
B. Provide information to occupational nurses about the reasons for
employees to not come to work.
C. Administer antiviral medications within 48 hr to clients who have
manifestations of influenza.
D. Provide immunizations at long-term care facilities. Answer: C.
Administer antiviral medications within 48 hr to clients who have
manifestations of influenza.
Tertiary prevention involves ways to reduce the complications of
illness, which includes administering antiviral medications to clients
who already have influenza.
◉A community health nurse is conducting a program regarding
crime reduction strategies for older adult clients at the senior center.
Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the
information?
A. "When I am in my car, I will keep my personal items on the seat
beside me."
B. "When I open my front door, I will ask for identification if the
person is someone I do not know."
C. "I should store my purchases in the back seat when I am out
shopping."
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉A nurse is giving a presentation about family violence at a local
community center. Which of the following information should the
nurse include?
A. Socially active parents and guardians are at greater risk for
becoming violent.
B. Partner violence occurs more frequently in lower socioeconomic
households.
C. Child maltreatment is more common in homes where partner
violence is present.
D. Children who are abused are less likely to become abusers.
Answer: C. Child maltreatment is more common in homes where
partner violence is present.
Child maltreatment is very common in homes where partner
violence is present.
◉A nurse in a county health department is caring for a client who
states, "I've been drinking too much in the evenings since my friend
died last year." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
,A. "It sounds like you are probably an alcoholic."
B. "Don't you think your family is being affected by your drinking?"
C. "Can I give you some information about Alcoholics Anonymous?"
D. "I don't think your friend would have approved of your drinking."
Answer: C. "Can I give you some information about Alcoholics
Anonymous?"
The nurse is giving information to the client, which conveys a sense
of caring. This also allows the nurse to provide additional
information on resources that can help the client.
◉Community leaders have requested a meeting with a community
health nurse to discuss creating a mobile meals program. Which of
the following information should the community health nurse assess
first?
A. The leadership support of the community
B. The accessibility of residences
C. The availability of volunteers
D. The need for the program Answer: D. The need for the program
When using the nursing process, the nurse should first assess the
need for the mobile meals program. This action allows the nurse to
collect data on the client, which is the community, and meets the
first step of program planning. The needs of the community will
determine all other steps of the planning process.
, ◉A nurse is preparing an educational program about influenza for a
group of community health nurses. Which of the following activities
should the nurse include as an example of tertiary prevention?
A. Offer classes to elementary school teachers about handwashing.
B. Provide information to occupational nurses about the reasons for
employees to not come to work.
C. Administer antiviral medications within 48 hr to clients who have
manifestations of influenza.
D. Provide immunizations at long-term care facilities. Answer: C.
Administer antiviral medications within 48 hr to clients who have
manifestations of influenza.
Tertiary prevention involves ways to reduce the complications of
illness, which includes administering antiviral medications to clients
who already have influenza.
◉A community health nurse is conducting a program regarding
crime reduction strategies for older adult clients at the senior center.
Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the
information?
A. "When I am in my car, I will keep my personal items on the seat
beside me."
B. "When I open my front door, I will ask for identification if the
person is someone I do not know."
C. "I should store my purchases in the back seat when I am out
shopping."
