ATI RN
Nursing Care of the Elderly as a Vulnerable Population Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most accurate description of a migrant farmworker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a migrant farmworker is defined as someone who moves from place to place to earn money by performing seasonal agricultural work. This definition accurately captures the essence of a migrant farmworker's lifestyle, which involves traveling to different locations to work in farming during specific seasons. Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on the primary means of employment, whereas migrant farmworkers typically engage in seasonal agricultural work for income regardless of other employment opportunities. Choice B is incorrect as it specifically mentions immigration to the United States, which is not a universal characteristic of migrant farmworkers. Choice D is incorrect because it describes a person specializing in rural land development for farming purposes, which is not synonymous with the transient nature of a migrant farmworker's job. In summary, choice C best encapsulates the defining feature of a migrant farmworker as someone who moves around to perform seasonal agricultural work for income.
Question 2 of 5
What assistance might be available to a migrant farm family if the father becomes injured?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Workers' Compensation would be available to a migrant farm family if the father becomes injured at work. Workers' Compensation provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job, regardless of their immigration status. This assistance includes medical treatment, wage replacement, and rehabilitation services. Option A (Emergency department) may provide immediate care but does not address long-term financial support. Option B (Migrant Health Act clinics) focuses on healthcare for migrants but may not provide financial assistance for work-related injuries. Option C (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring workplace safety but does not provide direct financial assistance to injured workers.
Question 3 of 5
How could a nurse engage in tertiary prevention related to pesticide exposure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because tertiary prevention focuses on managing and treating the consequences of a health condition to prevent complications. In this case, treating a client who has pesticide exposure can prevent complications such as toxicity or long-term health effects. Observing for unsafe handling (A) is more related to primary prevention, teaching about handling pesticides (B) is secondary prevention, and teaching signs of poisoning (C) is also secondary prevention. Treating the exposed client aligns with the tertiary prevention goal of minimizing the impact of the exposure.
Question 4 of 5
Other than being concerned for all U.S. citizens, why would health professionals be particularly concerned about the health needs of residents in rural areas? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because health professionals would be particularly concerned about the health needs of residents in rural areas due to the fact that about 25% of all U.S. residents live in rural settings. This high percentage of the population residing in rural areas highlights the importance of addressing their unique health needs. Choice B is incorrect because people in rural areas may also suffer from chronic diseases, not just acute illnesses. Choice C is incorrect because mental health concerns are prevalent in rural areas as well. Choice D is incorrect because while poverty rates may be higher in rural areas, it is not the sole reason why health professionals would be concerned about the health needs of rural residents.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse's family has moved to a rural area to be near her spouse's aging parents. What might the nurse notice about the family's new environment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: The correct answer is B because it reflects the phenomenon known as "role engulfment." In rural areas, individuals may perceive healthcare professionals as having a broader knowledge base due to limited access to healthcare resources. Step 2: This expectation can lead neighbors to ask the nurse for advice on various health issues, assuming she has expertise in all areas of healthcare. Step 3: This can create challenges for the nurse in setting boundaries and managing expectations within the community. Step 4: Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not directly address the unique challenge of role engulfment faced by healthcare professionals in rural areas. Step 5: Choice A focuses on continuing education, which may or may not be a challenge in rural areas but is not directly related to the nurse's role perception by neighbors. Step 6: Choice C addresses general health inquiries but does not specifically highlight the issue of role engulfment. Step 7: Choice D describes proactive healthcare