ATI RN
Care of Vulnerable Populations Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention by community mental health nurses is most likely to help prevent youth violence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Community mental health nurses partnering with associations to provide alternative activities that improve social skills is most likely to help prevent youth violence. This intervention addresses the root causes of violence by promoting positive social interactions and skill-building, reducing the likelihood of engaging in violent behavior. Distributing literature blaming violence on intelligence (A) does not address the underlying issues. Explaining the detrimental effects of youth violence (B) may raise awareness but does not offer a proactive solution. Recommending increased funding for prosecution and jail (D) focuses on punishment rather than prevention.