Which of the following prevention activities would be considered tertiary prevention? 1. Diabetes screening 2. Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injury 3. Birth control 4. Pregnancy testing ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Diabetes screening and pregnancy testing are secondary preventions, and birth control is a primary prevention.
For migrant farm workers, the final decision of whether to secure health care services is most often made by 1. The male head of the family 2. The wife/mother 3. The person needing services 4. The crew leader ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 The female is considered the caretaker.
In some migrant camps, migrant women are educated to serve as links between existing health care agencies and the migrant farm worker family. These women are called 1. Migrant head start workers 2. Outreach care workers 3. Physician assistance 4. Nurses aides ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Because these outreach workers are members of the […]
Acute health effects of exposure to pesticides include 1. Memory loss 2. Musculoskeletal problems 3. Cancer 4. Infertility ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 Musculoskeletal problems, cancer, and infertility are from chronic exposure.
Childcare for children of migrant farm workers is usually provided by 1. The migrant health centers 2. Women or other children either at the camp or in the fields 3. The crew leaders on the farm being planted or harvested 4. Government-funded day care centers ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 The Migrant Head Start Program […]
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve affordable housing in rural areas around the country is 1. Housing Assistance Council (HAC) 2. Local housing authority 3. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 4. Public Housing Development for Families ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 HAC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve affordable […]
Which of the following is true about health care services? 1. Clinics are usually found within walking distance from work. 2. Undocumented workers fear deportation when using clinics. 3. Health care records are kept by workers to allow for continuation of services. 4. Clinics are most often open on weekends and keep evening hours. […]
A variety of symptoms/diseases in migrant farm workers (including skin rashes, conjunctivitis, and even cancer) are highly correlated with 1. Crowded living conditions 2. Poor field sanitation 3. Pesticide exposure 4. Automated machinery ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Cancer would not be caused by crowded living conditions, poor field sanitation, or automated machinery.
Chronic exposure to pesticides may lead to 1. Cancer 2. Eye irritation 3. Skin rashes 4. Headache ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 Chronic exposure to pesticides may lead to cancer.
The Agricultural Work Study showed the migrant population to be at risk for chronic disease, increasing mental health issues, and higher rates of tuberculosis. What other health issues do migrant workers face? 1. Denial of care at Emergency Rooms 2. Health insurance that is affordable and available 3. Work injuries and chemical exposure 4. Violence […]
