ATI RN Community Health Practice
Exam | (2026 NGN Style) Questions and
Answers [Verified Answers] Plus
Rationales
Question 1
A nurse is teaching a community group about tuberculosis prevention. Which
action is most effective in preventing transmission?
A. Hand hygiene only
B. Airborne precautions and early treatment
C. Contact precautions only
D. Antibiotics for all contacts
Answer: B. Airborne precautions and early treatment
Rationale: TB spreads via airborne droplets; isolation and early treatment
interrupt transmission.
Question 2
A nurse is conducting disaster triage. Which client should be treated first?
A. Client with airway obstruction
B. Client with minor laceration
C. Client with anxiety
D. Client with closed fracture
Answer: A. Client with airway obstruction
Rationale: Airway is the highest priority in emergency triage.
,Question 3
A nurse is teaching about measles prevention. Which intervention is most
important?
A. MMR vaccination
B. Antibiotics
C. Vitamin supplementation
D. Steroid therapy
Answer: A. MMR vaccination
Rationale: Measles is prevented by vaccination.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a community after flooding. Which condition is most likely
to increase?
A. Waterborne diseases
B. Bone fractures
C. Vision loss
D. Heart attacks
Answer: A. Waterborne diseases
Rationale: Floodwater contamination spreads infection.
Question 5
A nurse is teaching about HIV prevention. Which behavior is appropriate?
A. Use condoms consistently
B. Share needles
,C. Avoid testing
D. Multiple partners
Answer: A. Use condoms consistently
Rationale: Barrier protection reduces transmission.
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a client for lead exposure. Which symptom is expected?
A. Abdominal pain
B. Weight gain
C. Increased energy
D. Bradycardia
Answer: A. Abdominal pain
Rationale: Lead toxicity affects GI and nervous systems.
Question 7
A nurse is teaching disaster preparedness. Which item is essential?
A. Water supply
B. Jewelry
C. Electronics
D. Perfume
Answer: A. Water supply
Rationale: Hydration is essential for survival.
Question 8
, A nurse is caring for a client exposed to tuberculosis. Which precaution is
required?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Contact precautions only
C. No isolation
D. Droplet precautions
Answer: A. Airborne precautions
Rationale: TB spreads through airborne particles.
Question 9
A nurse is teaching about smoking cessation. Which intervention is effective?
A. Nicotine replacement therapy
B. Alcohol use
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. No support system
Answer: A. Nicotine replacement therapy
Rationale: Reduces withdrawal symptoms.
Question 10
A nurse is assessing a client with dehydration. Which finding is expected?
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Weight gain
D. Hypertension
Exam | (2026 NGN Style) Questions and
Answers [Verified Answers] Plus
Rationales
Question 1
A nurse is teaching a community group about tuberculosis prevention. Which
action is most effective in preventing transmission?
A. Hand hygiene only
B. Airborne precautions and early treatment
C. Contact precautions only
D. Antibiotics for all contacts
Answer: B. Airborne precautions and early treatment
Rationale: TB spreads via airborne droplets; isolation and early treatment
interrupt transmission.
Question 2
A nurse is conducting disaster triage. Which client should be treated first?
A. Client with airway obstruction
B. Client with minor laceration
C. Client with anxiety
D. Client with closed fracture
Answer: A. Client with airway obstruction
Rationale: Airway is the highest priority in emergency triage.
,Question 3
A nurse is teaching about measles prevention. Which intervention is most
important?
A. MMR vaccination
B. Antibiotics
C. Vitamin supplementation
D. Steroid therapy
Answer: A. MMR vaccination
Rationale: Measles is prevented by vaccination.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a community after flooding. Which condition is most likely
to increase?
A. Waterborne diseases
B. Bone fractures
C. Vision loss
D. Heart attacks
Answer: A. Waterborne diseases
Rationale: Floodwater contamination spreads infection.
Question 5
A nurse is teaching about HIV prevention. Which behavior is appropriate?
A. Use condoms consistently
B. Share needles
,C. Avoid testing
D. Multiple partners
Answer: A. Use condoms consistently
Rationale: Barrier protection reduces transmission.
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a client for lead exposure. Which symptom is expected?
A. Abdominal pain
B. Weight gain
C. Increased energy
D. Bradycardia
Answer: A. Abdominal pain
Rationale: Lead toxicity affects GI and nervous systems.
Question 7
A nurse is teaching disaster preparedness. Which item is essential?
A. Water supply
B. Jewelry
C. Electronics
D. Perfume
Answer: A. Water supply
Rationale: Hydration is essential for survival.
Question 8
, A nurse is caring for a client exposed to tuberculosis. Which precaution is
required?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Contact precautions only
C. No isolation
D. Droplet precautions
Answer: A. Airborne precautions
Rationale: TB spreads through airborne particles.
Question 9
A nurse is teaching about smoking cessation. Which intervention is effective?
A. Nicotine replacement therapy
B. Alcohol use
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. No support system
Answer: A. Nicotine replacement therapy
Rationale: Reduces withdrawal symptoms.
Question 10
A nurse is assessing a client with dehydration. Which finding is expected?
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Weight gain
D. Hypertension
