NURSING CARE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which groups are considered vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Racial and ethnic minorities
People experiencing homelessness
Older adults
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations
Veterans
When caring for a vulnerable population, it is important for the nurse to understand the - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅population preferencesunique disparities of the populationculture specifics of the
population
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations are at higher risk for which problems?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chronic diseases
Drug abuse
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Suicide
Bullying
Match each of the following nursing ethics provisions (in the left column) with the best nursing example
(in the right column) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the
inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. -The nurse allows a dying client's same-
sex partner to assist with comfort measures.
The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient-The nurse
turns the bedside monitor of the electronic health record away from the client's visitors when
documenting care.
The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights, promote
health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities.-The nurse serves on a facility-wide committee to plan
outreach to vulnerable populations within the community.
The profession of nursing, collectively through its professional organizations, must articulate nursing
values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing and
ANSWERS
Which groups are considered vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Racial and ethnic minorities
People experiencing homelessness
Older adults
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations
Veterans
When caring for a vulnerable population, it is important for the nurse to understand the - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅population preferencesunique disparities of the populationculture specifics of the
population
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations are at higher risk for which problems?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chronic diseases
Drug abuse
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Suicide
Bullying
Match each of the following nursing ethics provisions (in the left column) with the best nursing example
(in the right column) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the
inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. -The nurse allows a dying client's same-
sex partner to assist with comfort measures.
The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient-The nurse
turns the bedside monitor of the electronic health record away from the client's visitors when
documenting care.
The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights, promote
health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities.-The nurse serves on a facility-wide committee to plan
outreach to vulnerable populations within the community.
The profession of nursing, collectively through its professional organizations, must articulate nursing
values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing and
