ATI RN
Care of Vulnerable Populations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse who cares for Mexican migrant farmworkers must be certain to assess for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hepatitis. Mexican migrant farmworkers are at higher risk for Hepatitis due to poor sanitation and crowded living conditions. Hepatitis is a common infectious disease among this population. Assessing for Hepatitis is crucial for early detection and prevention. Rationale: 1. Cholera (A) is not typically associated with Mexican migrant farmworkers and is more common in areas with poor sanitation and contaminated water. 2. High blood level of lead (C) may be a concern due to exposure in agricultural settings, but Hepatitis is a more significant health risk for this population. 3. Malaria (D) is not commonly found in Mexico and is more prevalent in tropical regions. Assessing for Hepatitis among Mexican migrant farmworkers is a higher priority due to their living and working conditions.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most rapidly growing group of homeless?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Families with children. This group is the most rapidly growing homeless population due to various factors like high housing costs, lack of affordable housing, and economic instability. Families with children are particularly vulnerable as they often face challenges in finding stable housing. The other choices are incorrect because while they do contribute to homelessness, the rate of increase among families with children is the highest, making them the most rapidly growing group. Adolescents, single men, and persons in crisis are also affected by homelessness, but not at the same escalating rate as families with children.
Question 3 of 5
What action by the nurse can best ensure long-term positive health outcomes of poor pregnant teens and their children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Developing programs that allow teen mothers to complete their education is crucial for ensuring long-term positive health outcomes for poor pregnant teens and their children. By completing their education, teen mothers increase their likelihood of securing better job opportunities, financial stability, and access to healthcare for themselves and their children. This ultimately leads to improved overall health outcomes. A: Assisting teen mothers to learn about their body changes during pregnancy is important but may not address the long-term health and socioeconomic factors affecting poor pregnant teens and their children. C: Offering courses in proper care of babies and how to be a parent is valuable but may not address the broader issues related to education, financial stability, and access to healthcare that are crucial for long-term positive health outcomes. D: Monitoring pregnant teens to detect early problems with pregnancy is necessary for immediate health concerns but does not address the long-term factors that impact health outcomes over time.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse was making a postpartum visit to a teenage mother and her month-old infant. What assessment would be most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Assessing for mother's knowledge about normal infant growth and development. This is the most important assessment because it evaluates the mother's understanding of how her infant should be developing, which can impact the infant's well-being. Understanding normal infant growth and development helps the mother provide appropriate care and recognize any potential issues early on. Choice A is incorrect because the focus should be on the infant's needs, not the mother's personal tasks. Choice C is incorrect as the grandmother's role is not the primary concern during the postpartum visit. Choice D is incorrect as the baby's father's behavior is not the priority during this assessment.
Question 5 of 5
Which group is most at risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Adolescents under age 20. This group is most at risk for suicide due to factors such as mental health challenges, peer pressure, academic stress, and lack of coping skills. Adolescents may also experience feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Men over age 85 (choice B) have a higher suicide rate but not the highest among the options. Females 25 to 45 years of age (choice C) and women over age 65 (choice D) are also vulnerable to suicide, but statistics show that adolescents under age 20 have the highest risk.