ATI RN
Care of Vulnerable Populations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A man says, "I just can't get myself to leave the house and go for a 30-minute walk each day. I wish I could think of some way to motivate myself." An effective measure by the nurse would be to suggest that the man:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it focuses on helping the man understand the importance of daily walking for his health. By recognizing the benefits of walking, he is more likely to be motivated intrinsically. This approach helps him develop a personal connection to the activity, making it more sustainable in the long term. Choice A is incorrect because making walking a work requirement may lead to resentment and does not address the individual's personal motivation. Choice C is incorrect as joining a group may not address the man's internal motivation issues. Choice D is incorrect because while setting up rewards can be motivating, it may not address the underlying reasons for his lack of motivation.
Question 2 of 5
A patient tells a nurse, “I know all about this already. I read about it on the Internet." The patient then summarizes what he has learned. Since some of this information seems incorrect, what questions would be effective for the nurse to ask? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Were you able to find what you wanted easily on the website?" This question is effective because it assesses the patient's ability to navigate and understand the information on the website. If the patient had difficulty finding the information or understanding it, it may indicate a lack of reliable information. Choice B is incorrect because while it is important to know when information was updated, it does not directly address the patient's understanding of the information. Choice C is also incorrect as knowing who is responsible for the information does not necessarily determine its accuracy. Choice D is irrelevant as it does not address the patient's comprehension of the information.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following activities is the nurse acting in the role of a nurse epidemiologist?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, evaluating the number of clients presenting with similar diseases. A nurse acting as a nurse epidemiologist focuses on studying and analyzing patterns of disease occurrence in populations. By evaluating the number of clients with similar diseases, the nurse can identify potential outbreaks, trends, and risk factors. This role involves data collection, analysis, and interpretation to prevent and control diseases at a population level. A: Eliciting the health history focuses on individual clients, not population-level data analysis. C: Performing a physical examination is part of direct patient care and not epidemiological analysis. D: Providing treatment and health education is important but does not involve the systematic study of disease patterns in populations.
Question 4 of 5
Several small communities requested help from the state department of health for improving their teenage pregnancy rate. Which community should the nurse suggest get funds first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Community A - with 23 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 500. This community has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies per capita compared to the other communities. By calculating the teenage pregnancy rate per capita, we can see that Community A has the highest rate (4.6%) compared to the other communities. Therefore, it is more urgent to address the issue in Community A first. Community B has a teenage pregnancy rate of 4.5% (45/1000), Community C has a rate of 4.5% (90/2000), and Community D has a rate of 6% (90/1500). While Community D has the same number of teenage pregnancies as Community C, it has a higher teenage pregnancy rate per capita, making it a less urgent priority.
Question 5 of 5
This year 600 of 8000 young women ages 17 to 20 years at a university health center tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). What does this finding represent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Prevalence. Prevalence refers to the proportion of a specific population that has a particular condition at a specific point in time. In this case, the finding of 600 out of 8000 young women testing positive for an STI represents the prevalence of STIs among women aged 17 to 20 at the university health center. Rationale: 1. Epidemic (A) is incorrect because the term refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific population, which is not indicated in the question. 2. Incidence (B) is incorrect because it refers to the rate of new cases of a disease within a specified time period, not the total number of existing cases at a particular point in time. 3. Risk (D) is incorrect because it refers to the probability of an individual developing a specific condition, not the proportion of the population that currently has the condition.