Why would a nurse refer to federal income guidelines? a. To determine financial eligibility for government assistance programs b. To calculate statistical occurrences in the community c. To identify those with inadequate resources for basic needs d. To provide guidelines for reform of social programs ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
During the industrial revolution, which population group would have been least likely to receive community assistance? a. Widowed women b. Orphaned children c. Mentally ill d. Injured laborers ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
Which statement about poor people living in the seventeenth century is accurate? a. They were likely alcoholics or prostitutes. b. They were ashamed to be living in poverty. c. They traveled from community to community for food and shelter. d. They would be given assistance by their community. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D
Which factor influences the growing number of poor persons in the United States? a. Increase in company earnings b. Changes in the labor force c. Better access to quality education d. Adequate welfare benefits ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
Which trends are occurring among vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. a. Community-based care and interorganizational partnerships b. Outreach and case finding c. Elimination of disparities d. Culturally and linguistically appropriate care ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B, D
Which interventions are completed as a nurse “sets the stage” when assessing members of vulnerable population groups? Select all that apply. a. Creating a comfortable, non-threatening environment b. Providing culturally and linguistically competent assessment c. Collaborating with others as appropriate d. Providing financial and legal advice ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B, C
Which statement about poverty is true? a. All cultures view poverty as a pitiful existence. b. Most cultures want to improve the plight of the poor. c. Dangerous environments are present in all cultures. d. Western cultures view poverty negatively. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D
A nurse caring for a homeless population recognizes that those who are homeless a. Need more nursing care than other vulnerable groups b. Have no desire to seek medical care c. Have even fewer resources than poor people who have adequate housing d. Are living in despair with no hope or resilience ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
A nurse considers an audience’s ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions while preparing health education materials. Which factor is the nurse considering? a. Health literacy b. Ethnicity c. Medical training d. Disparity ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
Which is the most appropriate action for a nurse when planning and implementing care for vulnerable populations? a. Setting up multiple clinics in a wide geographic area b. Advising legal consultants on a variety of issues c. Making laws to protect the homeless d. Teaching vulnerable individuals strategies to prevent illness and promote health […]
