Public Health Science And Nursing Practice By Christine Savage,Joan Kub
Public Health Science And Nursing Practice By Christine Savage,Joan Kub
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Chapter 24: Vulnerable Populations
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| A. | Communicable diseases |
| B. | Injuries related to torture or sexual assault |
| C. | Mental illness such as PTSD |
| D. | All of the above |
ANS: D
Objective: 2. Distinguish groups in our society who are traditionally considered vulnerable.
Heading: Migrant Workers, Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylees > Refugees and Asylees
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Infection; Diversity; Violence; Assessment
Difficulty: Easy
| Feedback | |
| A | The correct answer is all of the above. Refugees arriving in the United States have likely faced violence or rape in their refugee camps or on the journey to this country. There is also a significantly increased risk of contracting infectious diseases or developing mental illness secondary to the trauma they survived. |
| B | The correct answer is all of the above. Refugees arriving in the United States have likely faced violence or rape in their refugee camps or on the journey to this country. There is also a significantly increased risk of contracting infectious diseases or developing mental illness secondary to the trauma they survived. |
| C | The correct answer is all of the above. Refugees arriving in the United States have likely faced violence or rape in their refugee camps or on the journey to this country. There is also a significantly increased risk of contracting infectious diseases or developing mental illness secondary to the trauma they survived. |
| D | This is correct. Refugees arriving in the United States have likely faced violence or rape in their refugee camps or on the journey to this country. There is also a significantly increased risk of contracting infectious diseases or developing mental illness secondary to the trauma they survived. |
PTS: 1 CON: Infection | Diversity | Violence | Assessment
| A. | Set goals to reduce obesity rate by 5 percent in the next 3 years. |
| B. | Set up a community fair to begin educating people in the community about healthy food choices. |
| C. | Involve key members of the community in the goal setting and plan formation phase of the nursing process. |
| D. | Perform a cultural assessment to see what other factors may be involved in this community. |
ANS: D
Objective: 6. Differentiate the various roles and responsibilities of the nurse when caring for vulnerable populations.
Heading: Risk Factors Related to Vulnerability > Multiple Determinants of Vulnerability
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Diversity; Nutrition; Promoting Health
Difficulty: Moderate
| Feedback | |
| A | Before setting goals, the nurse needs to complete a cultural assessment and look for other variables. |
| B | Before creating a plan to address the obesity rate, the nurse needs to complete a cultural assessment and look for other variables. |
| C | Before creating a plan to address the obesity rate, the nurse needs to complete a cultural assessment and look for other variables. |
| D | Before setting goals or creating a plan to address the obesity rate, the nurse needs to complete a cultural assessment and look for other variables. |
PTS: 1 CON: Diversity | Nutrition | Promoting Health
| A. | Look at the broader picture and see if there are any opportunities for policy change. |
| B. | Refer her to a shelter and document. |
| C. | Offer her a job-training program. |
| D. | Ask her to come back in 6 months for a reevaluation. |
ANS: A
Objective: 5. Develop strategies for reducing vulnerability among various groups.
Heading: Introduction
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Promoting Health; Critical Thinking; Legal
Difficulty: Moderate
| Feedback | |
| A | This is correct. There is great opportunity to help more people than this one young woman through policy change. Many people suffered during the recent economic down turn and are in need of assistance as well. |
| B | This is incorrect. Simply referring her to a shelter does not address the larger problem. There is great opportunity to help more people than this one young woman through policy change. Many people suffered during the recent economic down turn and are in need of assistance as well. |
| C | This is incorrect. Simply referring her to a job-training program does not address the larger problem. There is great opportunity to help more people than this one young woman through policy change. Many people suffered during the recent economic down turn and are in need of assistance as well. |
| D | This is incorrect. Simply having her come back in six months does not address the larger problem. There is great opportunity to help more people than this one young woman through policy change. Many people suffered during the recent economic down turn and are in need of assistance as well. |
PTS: 1 CON: Promoting Health | Critical Thinking | Legal
| A. | Cognitive disorders |
| B. | Cancer |
| C. | Dental problems |
| D. | Mental disorders |
ANS: A
Objective: 6. Differentiate the various roles and responsibilities of the nurse when caring for vulnerable populations.
Heading: Incarceration and Vulnerability > Impact on Health
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Cognition; Promoting Health
Difficulty: Moderate
| Feedback | |
| A | This is correct. Aging prisoners are more likely to face cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. |
| B | This is incorrect. Aging prisoners are more likely to face cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. |
| C | While the rate of dental problems is higher in the prison population, the aging prisoners are more likely to face cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. |
| D | While the rate of mental disease is higher in the prison population, the aging prisoners are more likely to face cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. |
PTS: 1 CON: Cognition | Promoting Health
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