In comparison with urban adults, rural adults: a. seek medical ...

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In comparison with urban adults, rural adults:
 
  a. seek medical care more often.
  b. have poorer overall health status.
  c. are less likely to identify a usual source of medical care.
  d. are usually seen by a specialist rather than a general practitioner.

Question 2

A nurse who had been working in an urban area is now employed in a rural area. Which of the following differences between the populations is the nurse most likely to notice?
 
  a. Increased number of residents under age 18
  b. Increased number of residents over age 50
  c. Increased number of residents who are married
  d. Increased number of residents who have more years of formal education

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Poorer overall health status is attributed to impaired access to health care providers and services coupled with other rural factors. Rural residents seek medical care less often, are usually seen by a general practitioner, and are more likely to identify a usual source of medical care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Rural communities have a higher-than-average number of residents under 18 years of age and over 65 years of age compared with an urban setting. Rural residents 18 years of age and older are more likely to be, or have been, married than their urban counterparts. As a group, rural adults are more likely to be widowed and have fewer years of formal education than urban adults.