ATI RN
Nursing Care of the Elderly as a Vulnerable Population Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions by a home health nurse can decrease the risk of experiencing unsafe conditions while in a family's home?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Research and learn more about the surrounding neighborhood before the visit. This action allows the nurse to understand potential safety risks in the area, such as crime rates or hazards, enabling them to take necessary precautions. By being informed, the nurse can better assess the environment and plan accordingly to ensure their safety. Choice B is not as effective as A because maintaining situational awareness alone may not provide enough information about the specific risks in the neighborhood. Choice D is incorrect because making the visit as brief as possible does not address potential safety concerns in the neighborhood. It may even rush the nurse, leading to oversight of safety measures. Overall, choice A is the best option as it directly addresses the need to proactively reduce the risk of encountering unsafe conditions in the family's home.
Question 2 of 5
The community health nurse is working with a group of sexual assault survivors. During a group discussion, the nurse offers each client 10 minutes to share their feelings with the group. This action by the nurse is consistent with which of the CDC's principles of trauma-informed care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Empowerment and choice. By offering each client 10 minutes to share their feelings, the nurse is providing them with a sense of empowerment and choice in deciding how they want to express themselves. This aligns with the principle of empowering survivors to have control over their own experiences and decisions. A: Cultural, historical, and gender issues - While important in trauma-informed care, this choice does not directly relate to the nurse's action of offering time for sharing feelings. C: Collaboration and mutuality - This involves working together with clients, which is valuable, but does not directly address the individual choice given to each client in this scenario. D: Trustworthiness and transparency - Important principles for building trust, but not directly related to the nurse's action of empowering survivors through choice.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with a family that has a member who was just diagnosed with a mental illness. Another family member tells the nurse that he believes the client is "just being annoying and trying to get attention." Which of the following best describes the family member's statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: It reflects the public stigma around mental illness. This is because the family member's statement demonstrates a lack of understanding and empathy towards mental illness, attributing the behavior to attention-seeking rather than recognizing it as a symptom of a serious health condition. Public stigma perpetuates negative stereotypes and discrimination. Choice B (institutional stigma) is incorrect as the family member's statement does not involve any institutional influence. Choice C (self-stigma) is incorrect because self-stigma refers to internalizing negative stereotypes about oneself, which is not evident in the family member's statement.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would alert the nurse that a client may be a victim of human trafficking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the adult not wanting to leave the client alone with healthcare staff can indicate control or coercion, common in human trafficking. This behavior may signal a red flag for potential trafficking. A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not directly indicate possible human trafficking. A driver's license and home address are not specific indicators, and feeling tired or hungry is a common occurrence in healthcare settings and does not necessarily point to trafficking.
Question 5 of 5
A school nurse is teaching a group of preadolescent girls about puberty. Which is the mean age of menarche for girls in the United States?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 14 years. The mean age of menarche in the United States is around 12.5-13.5 years old, with 14 years being a common age for the onset of menstruation in girls. This is supported by research and averages of puberty onset. Choices A, B, and C are significantly higher ages and do not align with the typical age range for menarche. Therefore, D is the most accurate answer based on statistical data and medical knowledge.