Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Strokes
B)   Heart disease
C)   Diabetes
D)   Cancer

Question 3

Migrant farm workers often experience limited access to care. Which of the following is a factor that may limit adequate care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Affordable health care, but unwillingness to seek it
B)   Lack of knowledge regarding services
C)   Hours of health care service that includes 24 hour care
D)   Adequate transportation B

Question 4

Which of the following prevention activities 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

Question 5

Nurses can be political advocates for the migrant population. This can be achieved by:

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A)   Upholding immigration laws and deporting illegal aliens
B)   Passing laws to improve the living conditions of migrant farm workers
C)   Educating communities regarding these individuals and communicating with legislators and other policy makers
D)   Learning to speak Spanish for better communication with migrant farm workers

Question 6

The nurse is caring for a migrant family. During the interview, the mother tells the nurse that the family follows an Eastern migratory stream originating in southern Florida. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   This is one of three migratory streams that migrant farm workers traditionally follow.
B)   This is a unique migratory pattern.
C)   This is a traditional family-generated migratory pattern.
D)   This is an unpredictable pattern that may lead the family through Texas and southern California.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of migrant farm workers?

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

Question 8

A nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve affordable housing in rural areas around the country is:

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

Question 9

Exposure to pesticides is common among migrant workers because the vast majority of the North American food supply is treated with pesticides. The migrant farm worker's dwelling near fields or orchards:

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A)   Provides a plentiful supply of food
B)   May contaminate the worker and his/her family
C)   Is safe if federal regulations are adhered to
D)   Is always provided with information about pesticide exposure in Spanish

Question 10

For migrant farm workers, the final decision of whether to secure health care services is most often made by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A variety of symptoms/diseases in migrant farm workers (including skin rashes, conjunctivitis, and even cancer)  are highly correlated with:

Accepted Answer

A)   Crowded living conditions
B)   Poor field sanitation
C)   Pesticide exposure
D)   Automated machinery C

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Alcohol consumption and abuse have been identified with migrant farm workers. Drinking alcohol:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is a form of relaxation and is important for migrant worker well-being
B)   Adds additional risks to pesticide exposure
C)   Poses safety hazards for farm workers, such as accidents while driving and workplace injuries
D)   Allows migrant workers to sleep better thus improving daytime productivity

Question 14

Which of the following prevention activities would be considered tertiary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diabetes screening
B)   Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injury
C)   Birth control
D)   Pregnancy testing

Question 15

Nurses are in an ideal position to maximize health by attending to prevention at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Primary prevention for migrant workers includes activities such as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Caring for persons afflicted with pesticide exposure
B)   Setting up clinics for persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
C)   Doing research in the field related to heat stress
D)   Education about prevention of illnesses such as HIV and infectious diseases

Question 16

One of the three leading causes of death for farm worker children is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Pesticide exposure
B)   HIV
C)   Firearms/explosives
D)   Tuberculosis

Question 17

In the Mexican culture, health may be considered a gift from God. There are four common folk illnesses that a nurse may encounter with a Mexican client. When experiencing folk illnesses, 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

Question 18

Migrant and seasonal farm workers are essential to the agricultural industry in the United States. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The economic status of migrant workers has dramatically improved over the last decade.
B)   Nurses need not bother to inform themselves about these people because they come and go seasonally.
C)   Most migrant workers speak English and are eager to accept health care.
D)   Availability and affordability of food in the United States depends on these individuals.

Question 19

In some migrant camps, migrant women are educated to serve as links between existing health care agencies and the migrant farm worker family. These women are called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The Agricultural Work Study showed the migrant population to be at risk for chronic disease, increasing mental health issues, and higher rates of tuberculosis. What other health issues do migrant workers face?

Accepted Answer

A)   Denial of care at Emergency Rooms
B)   Health insurance that is affordable and available
C)   Work injuries and chemical exposure
D)   Violence from farm owners

Exam 32: Migrant Health Issues

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

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

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Migrant farm workers often experience limited access to care. Which of the following is a factor that may limit adequate care?

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Which of the following prevention activities would be considered primary prevention?

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Nurses can be political advocates for the migrant population. This can be achieved by:

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The nurse is caring for a migrant family. During the interview, the mother tells the nurse that the family follows an Eastern migratory stream originating in southern Florida. Which of the following statements is accurate?

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Which of the following is true of migrant farm workers?

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A nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve affordable housing in rural areas around the country is:

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Exposure to pesticides is common among migrant workers because the vast majority of the North American food supply is treated with pesticides. The migrant farm worker's dwelling near fields or orchards:

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For migrant farm workers, the final decision of whether to secure health care services is most often made by:

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A variety of symptoms/diseases in migrant farm workers (including skin rashes, conjunctivitis, and even cancer) are highly correlated with:

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

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Alcohol consumption and abuse have been identified with migrant farm workers. Drinking alcohol:

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Which of the following prevention activities would be considered tertiary prevention?

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Nurses are in an ideal position to maximize health by attending to prevention at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Primary prevention for migrant workers includes activities such as:

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One of the three leading causes of death for farm worker children is:

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In the Mexican culture, health may be considered a gift from God. There are four common folk illnesses that a nurse may encounter with a Mexican client. When experiencing folk illnesses, the client may:

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Migrant and seasonal farm workers are essential to the agricultural industry in the United States. Which of the following is true?

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In some migrant camps, migrant women are educated to serve as links between existing health care agencies and the migrant farm worker family. These women are called:

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The Agricultural Work Study showed the migrant population to be at risk for chronic disease, increasing mental health issues, and higher rates of tuberculosis. What other health issues do migrant workers face?

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