ATI RN
Care of Vulnerable Populations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student nurse was seriously shocked when late one night the she saw a former high school friend going through a trash bin outside a fast-food restaurant and pulling out half-eaten food. What is a likely explanation for a healthy young adult engaging in such behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it provides a plausible explanation for why a healthy young adult would engage in such behavior. The scenario suggests that the individual is experiencing financial struggles despite having full-time employment. This aligns with the behavior of searching for food in a trash bin out of necessity due to inadequate income to cover basic expenses. Choice A is incorrect because it assumes the individual wanted more food after finishing a meal, which is not supported by the scenario. Choice C is incorrect as it relies on a speculative assumption that the individual was looking for a friend's untouched food. Choice D is also incorrect as there is no indication of fraternity initiation or obligation in the scenario.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
What action can a nurse take that will potentially increase accessibility to health care services for mentally ill homeless clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because establishing a mobile clinic can physically bring health care services to mentally ill homeless clients, overcoming barriers such as transportation issues. This proactive approach directly addresses the accessibility challenge faced by this population. Choice B is incorrect as distributing flyers may not effectively reach or engage mentally ill homeless clients. Choice C is incorrect because temporary housing does not directly address the need for health care services. Choice D is incorrect as providing food and clothing, while important, does not directly improve access to health care services for mentally ill homeless clients.