Question 1

The nurse maintains current information about agencies whose services are of potential use to the disabled and directs clients to the resources that can meet their needs. The role of the nurse is:

Accepted Answer

The nurse's role of maintaining current information and directing clients to resources makes them a referral agent.

Question 2

Work disability as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau includes persons who meet which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Census Bureau's definition of work disability includes all of these conditions, which prevent or limit a person's ability to work. Option E is incorrect because the above options are all valid conditions for work disability.

Question 3

The nurse, with the families' agreement, arranges for families to see social workers on the same day that they bring children to be followed up in a pediatric cardiology clinic. The role being performed is:

Accepted Answer

The nurse is coordinating the care by arranging for families to see social workers on the same day as their appointment, ensuring a smooth and efficient follow-up process.

Question 4

There are issues that limit access to health care and health promotion for persons who are physically disabled. Impediments to primary health care of the physically compromised include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are issues that limit access to...

Question 5

The nurse organizes developmental vision and hearing screening of young children to identify those with disabilities. The nurse is performing which of the following roles?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is performing the role of a casefinder by organizing developmental vision and hearing screening to identify children with disabilities.

Question 6

The most common disability found in the United States in persons aged 18 years and over is:

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is the most common disability among adults in the United States. As of 2019, it is estimated that around 1 in 4 adults (61 million) have arthritis, and it can significantly impact an individual's ability to perform daily activities. While diabetes, stroke, and cancer are also prevalent health conditions, arthritis is the most common cause of disability.

Quiz 29: Compromised Populations