HIN 269 21 Flashcards
A city uses the local media (radio, television, and newspapers) to post ratings of air quality on days when the air quality is poor. This notification is directed toward older adults, very young members of the community, and those with chronic breathing problems. These groups are an example of
vulnerable populations
A poor, older Native Alaskan woman lives in a small, remote village near the Canadian border. She has been diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes but rarely makes it to the regional clinic in a distant town for checkups. This woman is most at risk for
health disparities
A young adult with a history of prior parental abuse recently has been diagnosed with a stress-related illness. The individual works at a local convenience store, earning a little more than the federal poverty level, but receives no health benefits. This individual is predisposed to the development of
vulnerability
A nurse participates with a community planning board addressing housing strategies and future community needs. The nurse is aware that the community has a population of homeless families served by local churches. The nurse is also aware that this agricultural community relies on migrant workers during seasonal harvesting of local produce. The nurse is concerned that these disenfranchised populations may be
invisible to the community
A nurse volunteering at the free clinic in her community informs a client seeking treatment for hypertension that the family’s children may qualify for enrollment in the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The nurse’s intervention can reduce health disparities for these vulnerable children by making a referral to a program that provides
funds to insure currently uninsured children
Vulnerable populations may be exposed to more than one hazard at a time. This is known as
cumulative risk
The most critical strategy that can be used by nurses in community health to improve the health status of migrant workers that spend only a few months in a geographic location is to
use every opportunity to teach about preventive health care
A nurse in community health directly contacts a mammography clinic to arrange an appointment for a female migrant worker with limited English language abilities. The nurse communicates with the client through an interpreter to ensure that the client’s appointment is scheduled to meet her needs and that the client understands the procedure to be performed. This strategy used with vulnerable populations can best be described as
advocacy
Health education is often used as a strategy in working with vulnerable populations. The benefits of health education can be greatly affected by
health literacy
Which of the following are factors that may contribute to vulnerability? (Select all that apply.)
Exercise Habits Crime Peeling lead paint social isolation illiteracy
