EDAPT: Health Disparities
Which groups are considered vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. - Answer-People
experiencing homelessness
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations
Veterans
Older adults
Racial and ethnic minorities
When caring for a vulnerable population, it is important for the nurse to understand the __________. -
Answer-Unique disparities of the population
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations are at higher risk for which problems?
Select all that apply. - Answer-Drug abuse
Suicide
Bullying
Chronic diseases
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
,Match each of the following nursing ethics provisions (in the left column) with the best nursing example
(in the right column). - Answer-*The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent
dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.*
The nurse allows a dying client's same-sex partner to assist with comfort measures.
*The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient.*
The nurse turns the bedside monitor of the electronic health record away from the client's visitors when
documenting care.
*The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights,
promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities.*
The nurse serves on a facility-wide committee to plan outreach to vulnerable populations within the
community.
*The profession of nursing, collectively through its professional organizations, must articulate nursing
values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing and
health policy.*
The nurse advocates for legislation regarding social determinants of health in a planned nurses' rally at
their state legislature.
When caring for an older adult, the nurse educates the client and family about home safety because the
client is at highest risk for which problem? - Answer-Falls
Which assessment questions should the nurse ask a client who identified themselves as a veteran?
Select all that apply. - Answer-When did you serve?
Did you serve in combat?
What was your job in the military?
,Did you have any injuries related to your military service?
Were you exposed to noise, chemicals, gasses, or other hazardous substances?
The school nurse is working to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students in the
school. What action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply. - Answer-Start a lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer extracurricular organization
Assess school policies and curriculum for inclusivity
Engage teachers to designate their classroom as a "safe space"
Maintain confidentiality of students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer
The nurse is caring for a veteran with suicidal ideations. The nurse is implementing a crisis response
plan. Indicate whether each nursing action is indicated or contraindicated. - Answer-*Indicated:*
Interview client about recent suicide ideation
Assess recent stressors
Identify with the client skills to self-manage stress
Address barriers to care
*Contraindicated:*
Recommend inpatient hospitalization
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old female. The client lives alone, has no family nearby, and has a
caregiver who comes regularly to the client's home to take care of her. The client has bruising on both
, arms and reports she cannot remember how it happened. The client has lost weight since the last visit
and appears unkempt. Which action should the nurse take first? - Answer-Ask the client abuse
assessment questions.
The nurse is caring for a veteran who served in the military for 25 years and had several deployments.
Which is the most likely barrier to this client to seeking needed care? - Answer-Acclimation to military
culture
Review the case. Highlight the assessment findings that are concerning to the nurse and require follow
up. - Answer-Spoiled food in the refrigerator
Worsening dementia
Macular degeneration
Rugs throughout the apartment
Reports being lonely
Review the case. For each finding, indicate if the finding is consistent with the client being at risk for
falls, depression, or nutritional deficit. Select only one answer for each row. - Answer-*Risk for Falls:*
Rugs in the home
Macular degeneration
*Risk for Depression:*
Reports being lonely
Lives alone
*Risk for Nutritional Deficit:*
Spoiled food found in refrigerator
Which groups are considered vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. - Answer-People
experiencing homelessness
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations
Veterans
Older adults
Racial and ethnic minorities
When caring for a vulnerable population, it is important for the nurse to understand the __________. -
Answer-Unique disparities of the population
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations are at higher risk for which problems?
Select all that apply. - Answer-Drug abuse
Suicide
Bullying
Chronic diseases
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
,Match each of the following nursing ethics provisions (in the left column) with the best nursing example
(in the right column). - Answer-*The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent
dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.*
The nurse allows a dying client's same-sex partner to assist with comfort measures.
*The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient.*
The nurse turns the bedside monitor of the electronic health record away from the client's visitors when
documenting care.
*The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights,
promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities.*
The nurse serves on a facility-wide committee to plan outreach to vulnerable populations within the
community.
*The profession of nursing, collectively through its professional organizations, must articulate nursing
values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing and
health policy.*
The nurse advocates for legislation regarding social determinants of health in a planned nurses' rally at
their state legislature.
When caring for an older adult, the nurse educates the client and family about home safety because the
client is at highest risk for which problem? - Answer-Falls
Which assessment questions should the nurse ask a client who identified themselves as a veteran?
Select all that apply. - Answer-When did you serve?
Did you serve in combat?
What was your job in the military?
,Did you have any injuries related to your military service?
Were you exposed to noise, chemicals, gasses, or other hazardous substances?
The school nurse is working to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students in the
school. What action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply. - Answer-Start a lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer extracurricular organization
Assess school policies and curriculum for inclusivity
Engage teachers to designate their classroom as a "safe space"
Maintain confidentiality of students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer
The nurse is caring for a veteran with suicidal ideations. The nurse is implementing a crisis response
plan. Indicate whether each nursing action is indicated or contraindicated. - Answer-*Indicated:*
Interview client about recent suicide ideation
Assess recent stressors
Identify with the client skills to self-manage stress
Address barriers to care
*Contraindicated:*
Recommend inpatient hospitalization
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old female. The client lives alone, has no family nearby, and has a
caregiver who comes regularly to the client's home to take care of her. The client has bruising on both
, arms and reports she cannot remember how it happened. The client has lost weight since the last visit
and appears unkempt. Which action should the nurse take first? - Answer-Ask the client abuse
assessment questions.
The nurse is caring for a veteran who served in the military for 25 years and had several deployments.
Which is the most likely barrier to this client to seeking needed care? - Answer-Acclimation to military
culture
Review the case. Highlight the assessment findings that are concerning to the nurse and require follow
up. - Answer-Spoiled food in the refrigerator
Worsening dementia
Macular degeneration
Rugs throughout the apartment
Reports being lonely
Review the case. For each finding, indicate if the finding is consistent with the client being at risk for
falls, depression, or nutritional deficit. Select only one answer for each row. - Answer-*Risk for Falls:*
Rugs in the home
Macular degeneration
*Risk for Depression:*
Reports being lonely
Lives alone
*Risk for Nutritional Deficit:*
Spoiled food found in refrigerator
