Marginalized/Vulnerable Population
Population of people treated unfairly in society (ex: disabilities, homelessness, immigrants, LGBT)
What is some health promotion for adolescents reading nicotine?
What is a refugee?
Individual would is unable or unwilling to go back to country of origin out of fear of persecution for religios, racial, ideological, or political beliefs
What factors affect older adults' access to preventative services?
Accessibility, affordability, and transportation
What are some sources to help identify community data regarding injuries and violence?
"Don't Come Past April"
D - death certificates
C - CDC
P - police reports
A - autopsy reports
What is a volunerable population?
Wounded, leads to the concept of "less than perfect"
Who is the focus of health education for school communities?
School-aged children, parents/guardian, school personnel, and neighborhood residents (ex: business owners)
What is an immigrant?
Individual who goes to another country without proper authority
What is the percentage of the elderly who report at least 1 disability? Who reports at least 1 severe disability?
52% report at least one disability, 1/3 report at least 1 severe disability
What are some secondary interventions the nurse can do if intimate partner violence is suspected?
Screen those who at an identified risk
Assess any unexplainable injuries/bruises
Refer survivors to support groups/other necessary help
Educate that a report has to be made
What factors that threaten health for marginalized/vulnerable populations?
Low income, difficulty accessing health care, poor self-esteem, young or advanced age, chronic stages, and environmental factors
What are the required screenings for the school-aged population?
Vision, hearing, immunizations, and spinal (recommended)
Individual who comes to another country for temporary work (also known as agricultural workers), usually seasonal work
What are the s/sx of self-neglect in the elderly?
Poor hygiene, unattended medical problems, and malnourishment/dehydration
What are signs of abuse for the elderly person?
Unexplainable/repeated physical injuries, physical neglect (unmet basic needs), rejection of assistance by caregiver, financial mismanagement, withdrawal and passivity, and depression
How can the CHN best help margalized communites achieve their goals?
What is the health promotion/education to prevent head lice in school-aged children?
Don't share hates, scarves, combs/brushes
Education about how it is passed person to person
Perform head checks periodically at school
Education about appropriate follow-up needed after treatment
What is an asylee?
Individual who meets the definition of a refugee and is already present in the country (where seeking safety or protection)
What are exerise goals for elderly adults?
Engage in strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups at least 2x/week. 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise most days of the week
What is included in a needs assessment?
Questionnaires, surveys, secure management support, employee health and insurance records, and work site walk-through
What is the nurse's role when working with the homeless population?
First clarify own values and beliefs
Create trusting environment
Show respect, compassion, and concern without making assumptions
Advocate for accessible health care
Focus on promotion and prevention
Develop a network of support
Age appropriate videos, visuals, audio, and materials
Use simple and clear activity based learning
Teach marking techniques (ex: surveys, committee w/ students, and making recommendations)
What are the phases of assimilation of refugees and asylees?
Acute period - immediate arrival (acute problems of TB/hepatitis)
A time of transition
Chronic period - identifying with mainstream politics and communicating in native language of that country (chronic problem of PTSD)
What can the nurse do if they suspect physical abuse of an elder?
REPORT (mandated reporter), build trust & confidence, assess for immediate danger, provide emergency care as needed, develop a safety plan w/ client, and make needed referrals
What is involved in a risk assessment?
Used to determine life expectancy based on current risk behaviors and the amount of risk that could be avoided if lifestyle behaviors were changed