Question 1

A nurse plans to collect data about morbidity and mortality among migrant workers in a community.Which barrier is the nurse most likely to encounter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulty securing a stable population 
B)  Lack of resources 
C)  Unwilling participants 
D)  Fear of deportation 
A)  Difficulty securing a stable population 
B)  Lack of resources 
C)  Unwilling participants 
D)  Fear of deportation A

Question 2

In the Mexican culture,when a client experiences a folk illness,the client may:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prefer to seek care with a folk healer. 
B)  Return to Mexico for care. 
C)  Rely on Western medicine to cure the ailment. 
D)  Become isolated and not seek care. 
A)  Prefer to seek care with a folk healer. 
B)  Return to Mexico for care. 
C)  Rely on Western medicine to cure the ailment. 
D)  Become isolated and not seek care. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Migrant Health Act of 1962 
B)  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
C)  Welfare reform legislation of 1996 
D)  Food stamps 
A)  Migrant Health Act of 1962 
B)  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
C)  Welfare reform legislation of 1996 
D)  Food stamps C

Question 4

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farm workers is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more than 10 million working in the United States. 
B)  The majority are Mexican. 
C)  Most are employed in the Northeastern states. 
D)  Thirty-five percent are undocumented workers. 
A)  There are more than 10 million working in the United States. 
B)  The majority are Mexican. 
C)  Most are employed in the Northeastern states. 
D)  Thirty-five percent are undocumented workers.

Question 5

Which factors are challenges of the migrant lifestyle? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaving one's home every year 
B)  Traveling 
C)  Experiencing uncertainty regarding work and housing 
D)  Lack of resources 
E)  None of above 
A)  Leaving one's home every year 
B)  Traveling 
C)  Experiencing uncertainty regarding work and housing 
D)  Lack of resources 
E)  None of above

Question 6

Who is a nurse collaborating with when partnering with an organization to improve affordable housing in rural areas of the country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Housing Assistance Council ( HAC ) 
B)  Local housing authority 
C)  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ( TANF ) 
D)  Public Housing Development for Families 
A)  Housing Assistance Council ( HAC ) 
B)  Local housing authority 
C)  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ( TANF ) 
D)  Public Housing Development for Families

Question 7

What effect does alcohol consumption have on migrant farm workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides relaxation and is important for migrant workers' well-being 
B)  Adds additional risks to pesticide exposure 
C)  Poses safety hazards for farm workers 
D)  Allows migrant workers to sleep better, thus improving daytime productivity 
A)  Provides relaxation and is important for migrant workers' well-being 
B)  Adds additional risks to pesticide exposure 
C)  Poses safety hazards for farm workers 
D)  Allows migrant workers to sleep better, thus improving daytime productivity

Question 8

Which strategy should nurses use to provide culturally effective care to Mexican migrant farm workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learn how to speak Spanish to improve communication. 
B)  Understand that traditional beliefs and practices are more common among the well-educated population. 
C)  Consult the female head of household about health care matters. 
D)  Recognize that cultural backgrounds of the workers will vary depending on their place of origin. 
A)  Learn how to speak Spanish to improve communication. 
B)  Understand that traditional beliefs and practices are more common among the well-educated population. 
C)  Consult the female head of household about health care matters. 
D)  Recognize that cultural backgrounds of the workers will vary depending on their place of origin.

Question 9

A nurse who is polite and non-confrontational with a migrant worker family demonstrates understanding of the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Simpatía 
B)  Respeto 
C)  Dignidad 
D)  Personalismo 
A)  Simpatía 
B)  Respeto 
C)  Dignidad 
D)  Personalismo

Question 10

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

A)  The male head of the family 
B)  The wife/mother 
C)  The person needing services 
D)  The crew leader 
A)  The male head of the family 
B)  The wife/mother 
C)  The person needing services 
D)  The crew leader

Question 11

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.This laborer is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Seasonal farm worker 
B)  Migrant farm worker 
C)  Transient worker 
D)  Share cropper 
A)  Seasonal farm worker 
B)  Migrant farm worker 
C)  Transient worker 
D)  Share cropper

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinics are usually found within walking distance from work. 
B)  Undocumented workers fear deportation when using clinics. 
C)  Health care records are kept by workers to allow for continuation of services. 
D)  Clinics are most often open on weekends and keep evening hours. 
A)  Clinics are usually found within walking distance from work. 
B)  Undocumented workers fear deportation when using clinics. 
C)  Health care records are kept by workers to allow for continuation of services. 
D)  Clinics are most often open on weekends and keep evening hours.

Question 13

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farm workers is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The economic status of migrant workers has improved over the last decade. 
B)  This is a transient population that does not need nursing care. 
C)  Most migrant workers are eager to accept health care services. 
D)  Availability of food in the United States depends on these individuals. 
A)  The economic status of migrant workers has improved over the last decade. 
B)  This is a transient population that does not need nursing care. 
C)  Most migrant workers are eager to accept health care services. 
D)  Availability of food in the United States depends on these individuals.

Question 14

Which activity would be considered primary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urine screening for pesticide exposure 
B)  TB skin testing 
C)  Treatment of lead poisoning 
D)  Reduction of pesticide exposure 
A)  Urine screening for pesticide exposure 
B)  TB skin testing 
C)  Treatment of lead poisoning 
D)  Reduction of pesticide exposure

Question 15

Which activity would be considered secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitoring for prenatal care 
B)  Treatment for anemia 
C)  HIV prevention 
D)  Tetanus immunization 
A)  Monitoring for prenatal care 
B)  Treatment for anemia 
C)  HIV prevention 
D)  Tetanus immunization

Question 16

Which health problem ranks as one of the top five problems for farm workers aged 5 to 19?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dental problems 
B)  Communicable diseases 
C)  Gastrointestinal problems 
D)  Stress 
A)  Dental problems 
B)  Communicable diseases 
C)  Gastrointestinal problems 
D)  Stress

Question 17

How can nurses be political advocates for the migrant population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upholding immigration laws and deporting illegal aliens 
B)  Passing laws to improve the living conditions of migrant farm workers 
C)  Educating communities about the health problems of migrant farm workers 
D)  Learning to speak Spanish for better communication with migrant farm workers 
A)  Upholding immigration laws and deporting illegal aliens 
B)  Passing laws to improve the living conditions of migrant farm workers 
C)  Educating communities about the health problems of migrant farm workers 
D)  Learning to speak Spanish for better communication with migrant farm workers

Question 18

When migrant women are educated to serve as links between existing health care agencies and the migrant farm worker family,they are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Migrant head start workers 
B)  Outreach care workers 
C)  Physician assistance 
D)  Nurses aides 
A)  Migrant head start workers 
B)  Outreach care workers 
C)  Physician assistance 
D)  Nurses aides

Question 19

Which factor may limit access to care for migrant farm workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unwillingness to seek affordable health care 
B)  Lack of knowledge regarding services 
C)  Availability of 24-hour health care services 
D)  Adequate transportation 
A)  Unwillingness to seek affordable health care 
B)  Lack of knowledge regarding services 
C)  Availability of 24-hour health care services 
D)  Adequate transportation

Question 20

A nurse is caring for a migrant farm worker 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.The nurse recognizes that this client is at increased risk for developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Memory loss 
C)  Skin rashes 
D)  Headaches 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Memory loss 
C)  Skin rashes 
D)  Headaches

Exam 34: Migrant Health Issues

A nurse plans to collect data about morbidity and mortality among migrant workers in a community.Which barrier is the nurse most likely to encounter?

In the Mexican culture,when a client experiences a folk illness,the client may:

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

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farm workers is true?

Which factors are challenges of the migrant lifestyle? Select all that apply.

Who is a nurse collaborating with when partnering with an organization to improve affordable housing in rural areas of the country?

What effect does alcohol consumption have on migrant farm workers?

Which strategy should nurses use to provide culturally effective care to Mexican migrant farm workers?

A nurse who is polite and non-confrontational with a migrant worker family demonstrates understanding of the concept of:

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?

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.This laborer is called a:

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

Which statement about migrant and seasonal farm workers is true?

Which activity would be considered primary prevention?

Which activity would be considered secondary prevention?

Which health problem ranks as one of the top five problems for farm workers aged 5 to 19?

How can nurses be political advocates for the migrant population?

When migrant women are educated to serve as links between existing health care agencies and the migrant farm worker family,they are called:

Which factor may limit access to care for migrant farm workers?

A nurse is caring for a migrant farm worker 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.The nurse recognizes that this client is at increased risk for developing:

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