Question 1

Federal income guidelines are used primarily:

Accepted Answer

Federal income guidelines are used primarily to determine financial eligibility for government assistance programs such as Medicaid, TANF, and SNAP. These programs are designed to help individuals and families who have inadequate resources to support their basic needs. The income guidelines are used as a threshold for determining whether or not someone qualifies for these programs.

Question 2

Which of the following programs requires recipients to find jobs and/or enroll in job training programs?

Accepted Answer

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program requires recipients to find jobs and/or enroll in job training programs.

Question 3

Several variables such as personal beliefs, societal values, and cultural norms influence nurse's perceptions of homelessness. Nurses who work with homeless clients:

Accepted Answer

Nurses who work with homeless clients need to understand the concepts of homelessness from a conceptual perspective. This includes understanding the various factors that contribute to homelessness and the impact it has on individuals and society as a whole. Developing this understanding can help nurses avoid stereotyping or stigmatizing homeless individuals based on their personal beliefs, societal values, or cultural norms. While training and a mental health background may be helpful, they are not the only factors that influence a nurse's perception of homelessness.

Question 4

Which of the following was considered undeserving poor during the industrial revolution?

Accepted Answer

During the industrial revolution, mentally ill individuals were often seen as undeserving poor because their conditions were considered to be a result of personal weakness or moral failing rather than a medical issue. Widowed women, orphaned children, and injured laborers were considered deserving poor as they were seen as victims of circumstance and in need of assistance.

Question 5

Persons and families whose income is above the federal income guidelines but insufficient to meet living expenses are often called:

Accepted Answer

The term "near poor" refers to individuals and families who have incomes above the federal poverty guideline but still struggle to meet their basic living expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and healthcare. These individuals are not considered impoverished, which typically refers to those who live below the poverty line, but they still face significant financial challenges.

Question 6

Ideas about the world that an individual believes to be true are called:

Accepted Answer

Personal beliefs are ideas and perspectives that an individual holds to be true. They may be shaped by cultural attitudes, media discourses, and knowledge, but they are ultimately unique to the individual.

Question 7

Deinstitutionalization of chronically mentally ill individuals from public psychiatric hospitals increased the number of homeless persons. The original goal of deinstitutionalization was to:

Accepted Answer

The original goal of deinstitutionalization was to replace large state psychiatric hospitals with community-based treatment programs. However, the implementation of deinstitutionalization policies resulted in many individuals with mental illness being discharged from these hospitals without adequate support or resources to reintegrate into society, leading to increased homelessness. While reducing state costs may have been a factor in the decision to deinstitutionalize, it was not the primary goal. Modernizing psychiatric hospitals and testing life skills were also not the primary goals of deinstitutionalization.

Question 8

Which of the following actions can the nurse take to break down the barriers between the nurse and people who live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The causes of poverty are complex and interrelated. Which of the following factors affect the growing number of poor persons in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Changes in the labor force, such as increases in automation and globalization, have led to job displacement and lower wages, contributing to the growing number of poor persons in the United States. Increased earnings and better education and job skills can help individuals lift themselves out of poverty, but they are not the primary factors causing poverty. Adequate welfare benefits can provide some support for those in poverty, but they do not address the root causes of poverty.

Question 10

Nurses might evaluate their beliefs, values, and knowledge about poverty by being placed in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

Making a home visit to a home that is unkempt allows nurses to directly observe and reflect on the living conditions associated with poverty, challenging their beliefs, values, and knowledge in a real-world context.

Question 11

Which of the following is issued by the U.S. Census Bureau?

Accepted Answer

Poverty thresholds are issued annually by the U.S. Census Bureau, which sets income thresholds based on family size and composition to determine who is living in poverty in the United States. The other options (B, C, D) are issued by other government agencies: the CPI is issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, TANF by the Department of Health and Human Services, and WIC by the Department of Agriculture.

Question 12

Nonsupporting custodial parents are required to provide financial support to their children by federal law. Financial responsibility is based on an assumption that the noncustodial parent is working full-time. Which of the following is often true about low-income parents?

Accepted Answer

Many low-income parents may have intermittent work histories and were never married, which could impact their ability to provide consistent financial support for their children. It is not fair to assume that all noncustodial parents do not want to support their children or are deadbeats. Additionally, even if a custodial parent receives welfare, the noncustodial parent is still legally obligated to provide financial support for their children.

Question 13

Poverty refers to having insufficient financial resources to meet basic living expenses. Meanings of poverty differ across cultures. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

In Western cultures, poverty is generally viewed negatively and associated with shame and failure. However, in other cultures, such as some Eastern and African cultures, poverty may be seen as a sign of humility and respect for elders. It is important to recognize that views on poverty vary across cultures, and solutions to address poverty must take into account cultural context and values.

Question 14

Nurses encounter poor persons, families, and populations in a variety of settings. To provide effective care nurses should:

Accepted Answer

Nurses should understand the concept of poverty on many levels, including the social determinants of health that contribute to poverty, such as lack of access to education, employment opportunities, and healthcare. Moving to the area where people are living or becoming fully immersed in poverty for a year may not always be feasible or necessary, while taking a trip abroad may not necessarily address the specific context of poverty encountered in their own community.

Question 15

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of poverty?

Accepted Answer

Children are the group with the highest poverty rate. In 2019, the poverty rate for children under age 18 was 14.4%, while the poverty rate for the overall population was 10.5%. This is due in part to the fact that many children live in households headed by single parents, who are more likely to be low-income.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the Elizabethan Poor Laws?

Accepted Answer

The Elizabethan Poor Laws, established in the 16th century in England, included provisions for sending poor travelers back to their original community for assistance.

Question 17

The public health nurse is taking care of a poor family, whose parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents also have been poor. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Persistent poverty refers to individuals or families who have been living in poverty for extended periods, spanning across multiple generations. This scenario describes a family whose lineage has experienced poverty, indicating persistent poverty.

Question 18

Which of the following elderly groups is at significantly greater risk for chronic and nutritionally related disease due to the effects of poverty?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that elderly African Americans are at significantly greater risk for chronic and nutritionally related disease due to the effects of poverty, compared to other ethnic groups such as Caucasians, Hispanics, and Asians. This is due to various socioeconomic factors such as lower income levels, lower access to health care, and higher rates of food insecurity.

Question 19

Which of the following is a barrier that may prevent nurses from fully engaging in relationships with people who come from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

Fears and misconceptions related to poverty can create barriers for nurses when trying to engage with people from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. These fears and misconceptions may lead to biases or assumptions about people living in poverty, which can negatively impact the nurse-patient relationship.

Question 20

Poverty directly affects health and well-being. Which of the following is true? Persons living in poverty have:

Accepted Answer

Persons living in poverty have higher rates of chronic illness, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, due to factors such as poor nutrition, inadequate housing, and limited access to healthcare. Poverty also contributes to increased rates of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

Quiz 31: Poverty and Homelessness