ATI RN
Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A teenager with diabetes doesn't want to inject insulin. The nurse tries to be empathetic while teaching the teenager how to give insulin and clarifying why insulin and glucose level control are so important. The teenager still refuses. The diabetic educator decides that the teenager needs a facilitator. What behaviors can a facilitator use beyond what the nurse-teacher has done? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The facilitator can build a relationship of mutual trust. This is important because building trust with the teenager is crucial in order to facilitate open communication and collaboration in managing their diabetes. By establishing a relationship of mutual trust, the facilitator can create a supportive environment where the teenager feels comfortable discussing their concerns and fears related to insulin injections. Rationale: 1. Building trust fosters a positive relationship: Trust is essential in any form of communication and relationship-building. By establishing trust, the facilitator can create a safe space for the teenager to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. 2. Encourages open communication: Trust allows for open and honest communication between the teenager and the facilitator. This open dialogue is crucial in addressing any barriers to insulin administration and finding alternative solutions that work for the teenager. 3. Promotes collaboration: Trust lays the foundation for collaboration in managing the teenager's diabetes. By working together, the facilitator can help the teenager explore
Question 2 of 5
In what way could Florence Nightingale be considered an epidemiologist?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because Florence Nightingale is considered an epidemiologist for demonstrating that a safer environment leads to a decreased mortality rate. She implemented sanitary practices in hospitals, which significantly reduced the spread of infections and improved patient outcomes. This is a fundamental principle of epidemiology - that environmental factors impact health outcomes. The other choices are incorrect because they do not directly relate to epidemiology. Choice A focuses on nursing care, choice C on improving living conditions, and choice D on providing emotional support, which are all important aspects of healthcare but not specifically related to epidemiology.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is concerned about the high incidence of STDs in the community college population and sets up a special STD screening. Which students would not be encouraged to attend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because students who claim to not be sexually active and do not plan to become sexually active do not fall within the target population for STD screening. The purpose of the screening is to identify and provide treatment for individuals who are at risk of or already have STDs due to their sexual activity. Since these students are not engaging in sexual activity, they are not at risk for STDs and therefore do not need to attend the screening. Students in choices A and B should be encouraged to attend the screening as they are sexually active and could benefit from the early detection and treatment of STDs. Choice D is also incorrect as being sexually active, regardless of the extent of sexual activity, still puts individuals at risk for STDs and they should be encouraged to attend the screening as well.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing staff has worked very hard this year in trying to screen essentially the entire African- American population in the community for diabetes. How can the success of the nursing staff's efforts be immediately verified?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The prevalence of diabetes will decrease in the community. This is because successful screening efforts will lead to early detection and treatment of diabetes, ultimately reducing the overall prevalence of the disease in the community. A and B are incorrect because they suggest negative outcomes (epidemic and increase in incidence) which would indicate failure of the screening efforts. D is incorrect because an increase in risk for diabetes would not be a direct measure of the nursing staff's success in screening the population.
Question 5 of 5
A public health nurse found that out of the 70 people who ate the potato salad at a school picnic, 63 developed symptoms of food poisoning. What is the attack rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The attack rate is the proportion of people who became ill after exposure to a specific food item. In this case, the attack rate is calculated by dividing the number of people who developed symptoms (63) by the total number of people who ate the potato salad (70), then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. Therefore, the correct answer is A (63%). Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the attack rate calculated from the given data. Choice B (70%) is the total number of people who ate the potato salad, not the proportion who got sick. Choices C (90%) and D (100%) are higher than the total number of people who ate the salad, making them invalid attack rate percentages.