ATI RN
Future Economic Needs of the US Healthcare System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is explaining why migrant farmworkers experience cultural barriers when trying to receive care. Which would the nurse include in this explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because migrant farmworkers are often perceived as outsiders due to their diverse backgrounds. This perception of being different can lead to cultural barriers in receiving care. Choice A is incorrect because eligibility for tax-paid health care is not the primary reason for cultural barriers. Choice B is incorrect as it focuses on social dynamics rather than cultural barriers. Choice C is incorrect as language barrier is just one aspect of cultural barriers faced by migrant farmworkers.
Question 2 of 5
Which difference is found in parish nursing in a rural area as opposed to parish nursing in an urban area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because rural parish nurses often have closer relationships with community members due to smaller populations, fostering more informal interactions. This is crucial for building trust and understanding community needs. Option A is incorrect because case management and care coordination are essential in both rural and urban settings. Option B is incorrect as gratitude is not solely based on resource availability. Option C is incorrect as rural areas often have strong traditional values and religious ties, influencing parish nursing practice.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a primary focus of the rural health policy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Providing incentives for rural healthcare providers. This is the primary focus of rural health policy as it aims to address the unique challenges faced by rural areas in accessing healthcare services. By providing incentives, such as loan repayment programs or grants, rural healthcare providers are encouraged to practice in underserved areas. A is incorrect as the focus is on rural health, not urban healthcare services. C is incorrect as it goes against the goal of rural health policy, which is to maintain and improve healthcare access in rural areas. D is incorrect as there are specific policies aimed at addressing rural health disparities.
Question 4 of 5
Which is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in rural areas?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Motor vehicle accidents and injuries. In rural areas, limited access to healthcare facilities and emergency services increases the risk of mortality from motor vehicle accidents. This is supported by statistics showing higher rates of fatalities due to road traffic injuries in rural compared to urban areas. Non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases are significant health concerns, but motor vehicle accidents are more prevalent in rural areas. Accidental poisoning may occur, but it is not as common of a cause of morbidity and mortality in rural settings as motor vehicle accidents.
Question 5 of 5
Which action would most effectively reduce healthcare disparities in rural communities?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because investing in community health centers and telemedicine can increase access to primary care services in rural communities, which can help address healthcare disparities. Specialty care (A) may not be as accessible and may not target the root causes of disparities. Focusing on urban healthcare development (C) does not directly address rural healthcare needs. Increasing urban migration (D) can exacerbate rural healthcare disparities by draining resources and healthcare providers from rural areas.