ATI RN
Nursing Care of the Elderly as a Vulnerable Population Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most common cause of death in the adolescent age group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Motor vehicles. Adolescents are at high risk of motor vehicle accidents due to inexperience, risky behavior, and distractions. Statistics show that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in this age group. Drownings (A), firearms (B), and drug overdoses (C) are also significant causes of death in adolescents but are less common compared to motor vehicle accidents. Understanding the risks associated with driving and promoting safe driving practices can help reduce the number of fatalities in this age group.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should teach the adolescent that the long-term effects of tanning can cause which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Increased number of moles. Tanning increases melanin production, leading to the formation of moles. Moles are a risk factor for skin cancer. Phototoxic reactions (A) result from exposure to certain medications or chemicals, not tanning. Premature aging (C) is a result of sun damage, but not specifically related to moles. Striae (D) are stretch marks caused by rapid weight gain or growth, not tanning. Therefore, the long-term effect of tanning that can cause an increased number of moles is the most relevant answer.
Question 3 of 5
Although it was uncomfortable, a home health nurse finally learned to discuss finances with the client and family on the very first visit. Visits had to be reimbursed. Now that she is working for a different agency, funding was no longer such a concern. Which offers the best explanation for this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taxpayers fund official (i.e., public) home health agencies, but they also receive reimbursement from third-party payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies. This additional taxpayer funding eliminates the stressor as to who will be paying for the nursing visits for both the client and the home health agency. The nurse is not working as an unpaid professional volunteer for this agency. The clients served by the official agency are not likely of a high socioeconomic class and the agency most likely does not have a large foundation to assist with paying for services that are provided.
Question 4 of 5
Which 66-year-old client who needs skilled nursing care would be eligible for home health care reimbursement by Medicare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medicare pays for short-term, skilled health care on a part-time or intermittent-care basis for persons aged 65 years or older who are eligible under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. If family and caregiver support is available in the home to care for the patient between nurse visits, the patient is eligible.
Question 5 of 5
In addition to factual data such as name, address, and diagnosis, which information is crucial to the nurse when a referral is received?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse prepares for the home visit by reviewing the referral form including the purpose of the visit, the geographic residence of the family, and any other pertinent information.