Rasmussen BSN Exam 3A
1. vulnerable populations
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those who have heightened risk for adverse health outcomes
2. Concepts that are included when assessing a vulnerable population
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re- source availability, relative risk, current health status
3. socioeconomic resources in a population
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human capital, social connected- ness, social status
4. human capital examples
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job, income, housing
5. relative risk
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exposure to risk factors identified from a substantial body of re- search
, 6. empowering vulnerable populations
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show mutual respect towards that population, view client as active partners
7. vulnerable populations subjected to poor care/access to care
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HIV infectious patients, homeless, drug users, specific race/ethnicity
8. In working with state and local legislators to expand insurance health care for vulnerable
populations, what would be the desired outcome?
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save money and provide more preventative care measures for vulnerable populations
9. serious mental illness
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a mental illness that has compromised both the client's level of function and their quality of life
10. most prevalent mental disorder for adults
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anxiety disorders
11. Per the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which population is covered?
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