ATI RN
Care of Vulnerable Populations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is aware that which members of the community are at highest risk of becoming victims of labor trafficking?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Farmworkers. Farmworkers are at the highest risk of becoming victims of labor trafficking due to the isolated nature of their work, language barriers, lack of legal status, and dependence on employers for housing and transportation. They often work in remote areas with limited oversight, making it easier for traffickers to exploit them. Additionally, farmworkers may be unfamiliar with their rights and fear reporting abuse due to threats of deportation or job loss. Summary: A: Environmental services workers are less likely to be victims of labor trafficking compared to farmworkers due to the nature of their work environment. B: Hotel workers may be at risk, but farmworkers are typically more vulnerable due to their isolated working conditions and lack of legal protections. C: Food service workers are at risk of exploitation, but farmworkers face higher risks due to their unique vulnerabilities and living conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is teaching a group of preadolescent boys about puberty. By which age should concerns about pubertal delay be considered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (13 years) because concerns about pubertal delay should be considered if no signs of puberty (e.g., testicular enlargement) are present by this age. Delayed puberty can have underlying medical causes that need early intervention. Choice A (12 years) is too early to raise concerns as puberty onset varies. Choices C and D (14 and 15 years) are too late to address potential issues with delayed puberty, as early intervention is crucial for optimal outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Capability to use a future time perspective. During adolescence, individuals develop the ability to think about and plan for the future, considering consequences of their actions. This is crucial for decision-making and goal-setting. B: Ability to place things in a sensible and logical order - This ability typically develops in childhood, not specifically during adolescence. C: Ability to see things from the point of view of another - This is related to Theory of Mind, which develops in early childhood. D: Progress from making judgments based on what they see to making judgments based on what they reason - This cognitive development occurs earlier in childhood, not specifically during adolescence.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-year-old boy seems to be always eating, although his weight is appropriate for his height. What is the best explanation for this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. At the age of 14, boys typically experience a growth spurt and increase in body mass due to puberty. This increased growth and development require more energy, leading to increased appetite. As the boy's weight is appropriate for his height, his eating habits are likely normal for his stage of development. Explanation for other choices: B: This is premature as the boy's weight is appropriate and does not suggest future obesity. C: Without knowing the specifics of his caloric intake, it is not accurate to assume it is excessive. D: Incomplete option.
Question 5 of 5
A young adolescent boy tells the nurse he “feels gawky.†How should the nurse explain why this occurs in adolescents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because during adolescence, growth of the extremities and neck typically precedes growth in other areas due to the rapid bone growth that occurs during puberty. This can result in a period of awkwardness or feeling gawky as the body adjusts to these rapid changes. Incorrect choices: B: Growth in the trunk and chest - While trunk and chest growth do occur during adolescence, it is not the primary reason for feeling gawky. C: Hip and chest breadth increases - While this is true, it does not fully explain why adolescents may feel gawky. D: Growth spurt occurs earlier in boys - This is not directly related to the feeling of gawkiness and does not explain the specific growth patterns in adolescents.