Alcohol consumption and abuse have been identified with migrant farm workers. Drinking alcohol 1. Is a form of relaxation and is important for migrant worker well-being 2. Adds additional risks to pesticide exposure 3. Poses safety hazards for farm workers, such as accidents while driving and workplace injuries 4. Allows migrant workers to sleep better […]
In the Mexican culture, health may be considered a gift from God. There are four common folk illnesses that a nurse may encounter with a Mexican client. When experiencing folk illnesses, the client may 1. Prefer to seek care with a folk healer 2. Return to Mexico for care 3. Rely on Western medicine to […]
Nurses are in an ideal position to maximize health by attending to prevention at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Primary prevention for migrant workers includes activities such as 1. Caring for persons afflicted with pesticide exposure 2. Setting up clinics for persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 3. Doing research in the field related […]
Nurses can be political advocates for the migrant population. This can be achieved by 1. Upholding immigration laws and deporting illegal aliens 2. Passing laws to improve the living conditions of migrant farm workers 3. Educating communities regarding these individuals and communicating with legislators and other policy makers 4. Learning to speak Spanish for better […]
An example of secondary prevention when working with the homeless is 1. Employer incentives 2. Safe sex education 3. Comprehensive case management 4. Soup kitchens ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4 Employer incentives and safe sex education are primary preventions; comprehensive case management is a tertiary prevention.
An example of primary prevention when working with the homeless is 1. Emergency housing 2. Drug and alcohol treatment 3. Effective job training program 4. Comprehensive case management ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Emergency housing is secondary prevention. Drug and alcohol treatment and comprehensive case management are tertiary preventions.
Shelters for persons who are already homeless are defined as 1. Low income 2. Supportive 3. Emergency 4. Adequate ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Emergency housing is shelter for persons who are already homeless.
Cultural attitudes are beliefs and perspectives a society values. Perspectives regarding thoughts and attitudes are often portrayed in the media. Which of the following might influence society’s beliefs about poor persons? Select all that apply. 1. Poor persons are often cast as lazy, shiftless folk. 2. Visions of poor people receiving food at soup kitchens. […]
It is difficult to know the exact number of homeless persons in any community. Some of the reasons include which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Homeless people refuse to provide demographical information. 2. Many homeless people refuse to be interviewed or hide the fact that they are homeless. 3. It is difficult […]
When compared to the general population, the seroprevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the homeless is estimated to be 1. The same 2. At least double 3. 2.5 times more 4. 3 times more ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 When compared to the general population, the seroprevalence of HIV infection in the […]
