Question 1

Which statement is true about homelessness in Canada?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

What is an effective way to access health care services in remote and rural areas?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Poverty can be determined by many criteria.One criterion is,"any family that had to spend more than 70% of its income on food,clothing and shelter." What criterion of poverty is this?

Accepted Answer

The criterion described is similar to the Low-income cut-off measure, which considers families spending a large portion of their income on necessities like food, clothing, and shelter.

Question 4

Research of the homeless population is difficult.What can a nurse do to increase the participation of the homeless in research studies?

Accepted Answer

Using a community participation approach would involve actively engaging with community organizations and leaders to help build trust and rapport with the homeless population. By involving them in the research process and addressing their concerns, they may be more willing to participate in the study. This approach also emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and humility, and aims to empower the community by involving them in the design and implementation of the research. Options B and C may be helpful in some cases, but they do not address the underlying distrust and social barriers that homeless individuals may face in participating in research studies. Option D may be seen as manipulative or coercive, and may not be a sustainable solution in the long-term.

Question 5

List two factors contributing to the worsening state of poverty in Canada.Given an example for each factor to illustrate how it links to poverty.

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Question 6

Cathy Crowe is a community health nurse in Toronto.What is her contribution to the homeless and people who live in poverty?

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Question 7

Mr.and Mrs.Charbonneau lost their home in a fire.They have nowhere to live but on the street.What type of homelessness is this classified as?

Accepted Answer

Situational homelessness refers to a temporary period of homelessness due to a specific event such as a loss of a job, eviction, or in this case, a fire that destroyed their home. It is not a chronic or ongoing situation, unlike absolute homelessness. Episodic homelessness describes someone who experiences multiple episodes of homelessness, while houselessness is a synonym for homelessness.

Question 8

A research study interviewed low-income participants,focusing on their sense of belonging.What group did low-income participants identify with?

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Question 9

The Lu'ma Native Housing Society in Vancouver recently began to provide a helpful service to the homeless.What does this group give to the homeless?

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The Lu'ma Native Housing Society provides voice mail services to the homeless, which helps them receive important messages and stay connected with potential job opportunities or housing options.

Question 10

Holly is a new community health nurse in a large city.As part of her orientation she learns that people who live in poverty have few supports and experience low self-esteem and shame.What term describes this view of poverty?

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Question 11

What is a federal social program that has worked at eliminating poverty?

Accepted Answer

Income supplements such as the Canada Child Benefit and Old Age Security/Guaranteed Income Supplement have proven effective in reducing poverty rates, particularly among vulnerable populations such as single parents and seniors.

Question 12

Stacey,26 years old,lives in poverty with her two children.What would be true about this family unit?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that children living in poverty may have difficulty with problem solving and cognitive functioning due to limited exposure to resources and opportunities for intellectual stimulation. The other options do not have a strong basis in research or evidence.

Question 13

What is considered a threat to human development,health,and quality of life?

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Question 14

Case 1 Mary,32 years old,lives with her 14-year-old daughter.Mary earns $18 000 per year.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )Mary and her daughter live in an area with the highest poverty rate in Canada.Where would Mary and her daughter live?

Accepted Answer

Montreal has one of the highest poverty rates among major Canadian cities, making it a likely location for Mary and her daughter.

Question 15

Who is at greatest risk for poverty?

Accepted Answer

Single mothers often face financial challenges due to single income and childcare responsibilities, increasing their risk of poverty.

Question 16

Case 1 Mary,32 years old,lives with her 14-year-old daughter.Mary earns $18 000 per year.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )Mary and her daughter live in a small rental unit.What would the community health nurse predict about the neighbourhood Mary lives in?

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Mary's low income and small rental unit suggest that she may be living in subsidized housing, as this could be the most affordable option for her.

Question 17

Provide an example from the 12 determinants of health related to either poverty or homelessness.

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Question 18

Case 1 Mary,32 years old,lives with her 14-year-old daughter.Mary earns $18 000 per year.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )What is an external barrier to health for Mary and her daughter?

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The fragmented health care system is an external barrier as it refers to the structural and systemic issues in accessing health care services, which can affect individuals regardless of their personal perceptions or priorities.

Question 19

Discuss how two organizations use technology to help the poor.

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Question 20

How many people in Canada are estimated to be homeless?

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, an estimated 200,000 people in Canada experience homelessness in any given year.

Quiz 27: Poverty and Homelessness