Care of Vulnerable Populations Quiz
A nurse is examining their own personal attitudes about vulnerable populations. Which of the following statements reflects an attempt by the nurse to minimize judgment and bias when caring for clients?
"I will reflect on my responses and thoughts when meeting new clients."
A nurse is caring for several migrant farmworkers. Which of the following barriers to care should the nurse identify as specific to this population?
Absence of culturally competent care
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the needs of clients who are a part of a vulnerable population. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I will address the problem that the client believes is the most significant."
A nurse is caring for a client who has substance use disorder who has expressed interest in receiving treatment to stop using. Which of the following interventions is an example of a tertiary intervention strategy for this client?
Provide information on drug rehabilitation facilities since the client has expressed readiness to change.
A nurse is preparing a presentation about strategies to decrease health care disparities among vulnerable groups. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include?
Reinforce the importance of recognizing discrimination in vulnerable populations with staff.
A nurse is providing a health and wellness presentation at a local shelter for clients without housing. Which of the following information should the nurse include during the presentation?
Safety is a major concern.
A nurse manager in a community clinic is planning an in-service to increase staff nurses' knowledge on cultural diversity in health care. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include in the presentation?
The nurse manager should explain that it is important that the nurses understand how different cultural groups perceive health conditions and symptoms, how care is sought out, client preferences about treatments and procedures, treatment plans, decisions about who is included in decisions, and willingness to follow provider recommendations.
A nurse is providing care to client who is pregnant. Which of the following findings should receive highest priority when providing care?
client age under 16
A community health nurse is reflecting on unconscious feelings they may have toward some of the clients they care for. The nurse should identify this as which of the following concepts of cultural competence?
implicit bias
A nurse is reviewing demographics in the community to determine vulnerable populations. Which of the following groups represent(s) a vulnerable population?
pregnant adolescents, elderly and young individuals, veterans, families receiving assistance, and adults diagnosed with mental illness.
