A health care professional is caring for an individual who is homeless. Which of the following considerations should be made?- Skildor

Question 1 of 5

A health care professional is caring for an individual who is homeless. Which of the following considerations should be made?

A. The prevalence of substance abuse is much lower among the homeless population than the general population. B. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is much lower among the homeless population than the general population. C. The percentage of the population who has health insurance is much lower among the homeless than the general population. D. The percentage of the population who has limited access to medical care is much lower among the homeless than the general population.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Homeless individuals typically lack health insurance and access to necessary healthcare services, contributing to poorer health outcomes.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following individuals will most likely experience a disparity in health and health care?

A. African American man B. Unemployed woman C. White middle-aged man D. Single white woman

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Disparities are more likely to affect individuals based on socioeconomic status and employment.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is using the Healthy People 2020 health promotion and disease prevention objectives for preschoolers when planning for health policy development in the community. Which of the following health policies would the nurse support?

A. Elimination of the school requirement for the MMR vaccine B. Regulation of the use of electronic devices used by preschoolers C. Regulation of the paint allowed for use with toys D. Elimination of WIC programs

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Regulating the paint used in toys addresses the risk of lead poisoning, a Healthy People 2020 objective.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse visits a 3-month-old infant of a single mother for a weight check. She finds two older children running around the home, the infant is crying, the mother yelling at the two children and a half-lit cigarette is in an ashtray. The mother tells the nurse the visit needs to be cut short today because she has to pick up her other children from the bus stop. Which of the following would be the most beneficial intervention this nurse can provide during this visit?

A. Leave and tell the mother to call her to reschedule the appointment. B. Weigh the infant and contact the Department of Children and Families. C. Weigh the infant and offer community resources to the mother. D. Offer to go pick up the other children at the bus stop.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Offering community resources helps provide support to the mother and helps prevent potential abuse while maintaining a positive relationship.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse reflects on previous experiences with minority populations and considers how these interactions have influenced her present care to these populations. Which part of values clarification and reflection has the nurse used?

A. Formulate a possible course of action. B. Examine the influence of beliefs. C. Reflect on practice. D. Determine the prevalent values.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Examining the influence of beliefs helps identify how personal values may affect nursing practice and ethical decision-making.

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