Np Role Final Exam |159 Questions With 100% Correct Answers

Describe the nurse practitioner's approach to assessing and assisting an individual who may be subject to human trafficking. {Ans: The NP must be educated on identifying victims of human trafficking, developing culturally appropriate caring patient/provider relationships, becoming knowledgeable on reporting laws, and assisting colleagues to better identify and refer potential victims. Potential indicators of trafficking include (a) being accompanied by someone who appears to be controlling the individual and the scenario; (b) fear; (c) sadness; (d) bruises and other traumatic injuries; (e) lack of documentation; (f) discrepancy of behavior and reported age; and (g) generally poor health. Recommended approaches to assessment of individuals who may be subject to human trafficking include (a) assuring safety and confidentiality as a primary step; (b) asking about the individual's living arrangements and freedom to come and go at will; (c) asking if the individual is subject to threats or harm; and (d) asking if the individual has been forced to have sex or perform sex acts. Useful laboratory testing includes complete blood count, STD testing (including HIV), ova and parasites, hepatitis B and C, and tuberculosis. By working as a team with social services and law enforcement, the NP can help get the