ATI RN
Care of Vulnerable Populations Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Capability to use a future time perspective. During adolescence, individuals develop the ability to think about and plan for the future, considering consequences of their actions. This is crucial for decision-making and goal-setting. B: Ability to place things in a sensible and logical order - This ability typically develops in childhood, not specifically during adolescence. C: Ability to see things from the point of view of another - This is related to Theory of Mind, which develops in early childhood. D: Progress from making judgments based on what they see to making judgments based on what they reason - This cognitive development occurs earlier in childhood, not specifically during adolescence.
Question 2 of 5
A young adolescent boy tells the nurse he “feels gawky.†How should the nurse explain why this occurs in adolescents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because during adolescence, growth of the extremities and neck typically precedes growth in other areas due to the rapid bone growth that occurs during puberty. This can result in a period of awkwardness or feeling gawky as the body adjusts to these rapid changes. Incorrect choices: B: Growth in the trunk and chest - While trunk and chest growth do occur during adolescence, it is not the primary reason for feeling gawky. C: Hip and chest breadth increases - While this is true, it does not fully explain why adolescents may feel gawky. D: Growth spurt occurs earlier in boys - This is not directly related to the feeling of gawkiness and does not explain the specific growth patterns in adolescents.
Question 3 of 5
A 13-year-old is being seen in the clinic for a routine health check. The adolescent has not been in the clinic for 3 years but was up
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Adolescents require catch-up immunizations to maintain protection against various diseases. 2. Recommended vaccines for 13-year-olds include Tdap, MCV4, HPV, Influenza, etc. 3. Selecting all applicable immunizations ensures comprehensive protection. 4. Other choices lack the breadth of coverage needed for a routine health check in a 13-year-old.
Question 4 of 5
Which screening tests should the school nurse perform for the adolescent? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Vision. Vision screening is important for adolescents to detect any visual impairments early. Regular vision checks can help identify issues like nearsightedness or astigmatism. Glucose, hearing, and cholesterol tests are not typically performed by school nurses as routine screenings for adolescents. Glucose testing is more relevant for diabetes screening, hearing tests are usually done by audiologists, and cholesterol screening is typically recommended later in life. Vision screening is the most appropriate choice for school nurses to perform for adolescents to ensure their visual health.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is going to visit a client who needs assistance with personal hygiene and feeding. Which suggestion should be made to the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The only thing the nurse can do if the care needed is maintenance and assistance with activities of daily living is suggest a home health aide if the family can afford it, or teach the family how to help the client. Currently, most reimbursement for nursing services is based on the patient's need for skilled nursing. On each patient visit, the nurse must document that the care provided is of a skilled nature that requires the knowledge and assessment skills of a nurse and must verify that the patient or a family member could not provide the same level of care.