Question 1

A nurse is implementing a primary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention strategies aim to prevent disease or injury before it ever occurs. This is done by preventing exposures to hazards that cause disease or injury, altering unhealthy or unsafe behaviors that can lead to disease or injury, and increasing resistance to disease or injury should exposure occur. Reduction of pesticide exposure fits this definition as it seeks to prevent health issues related to pesticides before they happen.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing the occupational health risks of a migrant farmworker. Which health risk is the nurse most likely to find?

Accepted Answer

Increased exposure to chemicals and work-related injuries is a common occupational health risk for migrant farmworkers due to the nature of their work, which often involves handling pesticides and performing physically demanding tasks in potentially hazardous conditions.

Question 3

. A nurse is caring for a migrant farmworker who has been working in the agricultural industry for the past 10 years. When questioned about environmental hazards, the client reports regular exposure to pesticides. Which of the following is the client at increased risk of developing?

Accepted Answer

Chronic exposure to pesticides has been linked to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Question 4

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farmworkers is true?

Accepted Answer

The majority of migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the United States are of Mexican origin.

Question 5

A nurse is working with a client who is part of the Mexican culture and is experiencing a folk illness. Which of the following actions by the client should the nurse anticipate?

Accepted Answer

Folk illnesses are often treated within the cultural context in which they are understood, leading individuals to seek care from traditional healers or folk healers rather than relying solely on Western medicine.

Question 6

A nurse is providing care for a Mexican client who has sustained a farm injury. If a major decision about the client's treatment needs to be made, who would most likely make that decision?

Accepted Answer

In many traditional Mexican families, the male head of the family often holds the primary decision-making authority, especially in matters concerning health and major family decisions. This cultural norm reflects the value placed on respect for authority and the patriarchal structure that is prevalent in many aspects of Mexican society.

Question 7

Which legislation changed the availability of federal services accessible to certain immigrants to the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Welfare Reform Legislation of 1996, officially known as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, significantly changed the availability of federal services to certain immigrants by imposing restrictions on their eligibility for welfare and other public benefits.

Question 8

Which of the following disorders has been identified as an occupational health risk for agricultural workers?

Accepted Answer

Agricultural workers are exposed to various chemicals, such as pesticides, which have been linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, making it an occupational health risk for those in the agricultural sector.

Question 9

A nurse is implementing a primary prevention strategy for migrant workers. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention strategies focus on preventing diseases or conditions before they occur. Educating about the prevention of illnesses such as HIV and infectious diseases falls under this category, as it aims to prevent the initial occurrence of these conditions among migrant workers.

Question 10

A nurse is working with a client whose principal employment is in agriculture on a seasonal basis and has established temporary housing in the area while employed. Which of the following terms best describes this laborer?

Accepted Answer

A migrant farmworker is someone who travels to different locations to work in agriculture and often establishes temporary housing in the area of employment, fitting the description provided.

Question 11

A nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injury is a tertiary prevention strategy because it aims to reduce the impact of an existing disease or injury.

Question 12

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farmworkers is true?

Accepted Answer

Migrant and seasonal farmworkers play a crucial role in the agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the availability of food in the United States.

Question 13

A nurse is educating migrant women to serve as links between the existing health care agencies and the migrant farmworker family. Which of the following best describes the role of these women?

Accepted Answer

The role described is that of outreach care workers, who act as intermediaries between healthcare agencies and specific communities, in this case, migrant farmworker families, to facilitate access to healthcare services and information.

Question 14

Which factor may limit access to care for migrant farmworkers?

Accepted Answer

Migrant farmworkers may have limited access to care due to a lack of knowledge regarding available services, which can prevent them from seeking necessary health care.

Question 15

Which of the following health problems ranks as one of the top five problems for farmworkers aged 5 to 19 years?

Accepted Answer

Dental problems are among the top health issues faced by farmworkers aged 5 to 19 years, largely due to limited access to dental care and health education.

Question 16

What effect does alcohol consumption have on migrant farmworkers?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which statement is true about health care services for migrant workers?

Accepted Answer

Undocumented workers often fear deportation when seeking health care services, which can deter them from using clinics or hospitals even when they need medical attention.

Question 18

A nurse is assessing a client who has had an acute exposure to a pesticide. Which of the following symptoms is the client most likely to display?

Accepted Answer

Acute exposure to pesticides is more likely to cause immediate symptoms such as memory loss due to neurotoxic effects, rather than long-term conditions like musculoskeletal problems, cancer, or infertility, which could result from chronic exposure.

Question 19

A nurse is polite and non-confrontational when working with the family of a migrant worker. Which of the following concepts is the nurse demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Simpatía refers to a cultural value emphasizing politeness and non-confrontational behavior, often seen in interactions within Hispanic communities.

Question 20

A nurse is implementing a secondary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 34: Migrant Health Issues

A nurse is implementing a primary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?

A nurse is assessing the occupational health risks of a migrant farmworker. Which health risk is the nurse most likely to find?

. A nurse is caring for a migrant farmworker who has been working in the agricultural industry for the past 10 years. When questioned about environmental hazards, the client reports regular exposure to pesticides. Which of the following is the client at increased risk of developing?

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farmworkers is true?

A nurse is working with a client who is part of the Mexican culture and is experiencing a folk illness. Which of the following actions by the client should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is providing care for a Mexican client who has sustained a farm injury. If a major decision about the client's treatment needs to be made, who would most likely make that decision?

Which legislation changed the availability of federal services accessible to certain immigrants to the United States?

Which of the following disorders has been identified as an occupational health risk for agricultural workers?

A nurse is implementing a primary prevention strategy for migrant workers. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?

A nurse is working with a client whose principal employment is in agriculture on a seasonal basis and has established temporary housing in the area while employed. Which of the following terms best describes this laborer?

A nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farmworkers is true?

A nurse is educating migrant women to serve as links between the existing health care agencies and the migrant farmworker family. Which of the following best describes the role of these women?

Which factor may limit access to care for migrant farmworkers?

Which of the following health problems ranks as one of the top five problems for farmworkers aged 5 to 19 years?

What effect does alcohol consumption have on migrant farmworkers?

Which statement is true about health care services for migrant workers?

A nurse is assessing a client who has had an acute exposure to a pesticide. Which of the following symptoms is the client most likely to display?

A nurse is polite and non-confrontational when working with the family of a migrant worker. Which of the following concepts is the nurse demonstrating?

A nurse is implementing a secondary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?