Exam 29: Poverty, Homelessness, and Food Insecurity

Poverty does not equally affect all groups of people. Racialized populations are more likely than nonracialized populations to be poor. Which of the following statements are true of racialized populations and poverty? Select all that apply.

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A, B, C, D

Which of the following statements is true about children who experience poverty and food insecurity?

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Discuss three definitions of low income.

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-Low income cut-off: A relative measure based on income thresholds calculated before and after tax, below which a family will be required to spend 20% more of its income than the average family on food, shelter, and clothing. Levels vary by family and community size.
-Low income measure: A relative measure based on 50% of the adjusted median national income of the number of individuals in a given household; calculated annually; useful for international comparisons.
- Market basket measure: An absolute measure of the income level required for a family of two adults and two children to afford to purchase a defined set of goods and services, including nutritious food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and basic household supplies; calculated for different communities and community sizes across Canada; originally devised by Human Resources Development Canada (now Employment and Social Development Canada).

Describe three tiers of poverty among Canadian children.

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

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Which provinces or territories have the highest percentage of food insecure households? Select all that apply.

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Which of the following are part of the 12 dimensions of Indigenous Homelessness? Select all that apply.

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Cathy is a community health nurse who is working to advocate for national policies that reduce the cost of nutritious food What level of prevention is Cathy working at?

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What proportion of families living in Northern Canada experience poverty?

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Question 9

A community health nurse is implementing a program for people with type 2 diabetes and living with low income to engage in a no-cost exercise program. What level of prevention is the nurse working at?

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Which of the terms below is used to describe the ability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, due to financial constraints?

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60% of First Nations children who live on reserve live in poverty. Which of the following community health nursing interventions are based on advocacy? Select all that apply.

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List 9 specific health and social issues for the people experiencing homelessness.

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Jessica is a community health nurse working in a low-income neighbourhood. Jessica is lobbying governments to increase social assistance rates for the clients that she is working with? What level of prevention is Jessica working at?

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Which of the following may be classified as a structural issue causing inequitable access to health for racialized and people living on low-incomes?

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Which of the following statements are true about household food insecurity in Canada? Select all that apply.

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Which of the following are barriers to accessing health care for people experiencing homelessness? Select all that apply.

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Poverty can be determined by many criteria. One criterion is, any family that had to spend more than 20% of its income than the average family on food, clothing and shelter. What criterion of poverty is this?

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Mary, 32 years old, lives with her 14-year-old daughter. Mary earns $18 000 per year. What is a perceived barrier to health for Mary and her daughter?

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Question 19

Which of the following statement about food insecurity in Canada is true?

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Exam 29: Poverty, Homelessness, and Food Insecurity

Poverty does not equally affect all groups of people. Racialized populations are more likely than nonracialized populations to be poor. Which of the following statements are true of racialized populations and poverty? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements is true about children who experience poverty and food insecurity?

Discuss three definitions of low income.

Describe three tiers of poverty among Canadian children.

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

Which provinces or territories have the highest percentage of food insecure households? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are part of the 12 dimensions of Indigenous Homelessness? Select all that apply.

Cathy is a community health nurse who is working to advocate for national policies that reduce the cost of nutritious food What level of prevention is Cathy working at?

What proportion of families living in Northern Canada experience poverty?

A community health nurse is implementing a program for people with type 2 diabetes and living with low income to engage in a no-cost exercise program. What level of prevention is the nurse working at?

Which of the terms below is used to describe the ability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, due to financial constraints?

60% of First Nations children who live on reserve live in poverty. Which of the following community health nursing interventions are based on advocacy? Select all that apply.

List 9 specific health and social issues for the people experiencing homelessness.

Jessica is a community health nurse working in a low-income neighbourhood. Jessica is lobbying governments to increase social assistance rates for the clients that she is working with? What level of prevention is Jessica working at?

Which of the following may be classified as a structural issue causing inequitable access to health for racialized and people living on low-incomes?

Which of the following statements are true about household food insecurity in Canada? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are barriers to accessing health care for people experiencing homelessness? Select all that apply.

Poverty can be determined by many criteria. One criterion is, any family that had to spend more than 20% of its income than the average family on food, clothing and shelter. What criterion of poverty is this?

Mary, 32 years old, lives with her 14-year-old daughter. Mary earns $18 000 per year. What is a perceived barrier to health for Mary and her daughter?

Which of the following statement about food insecurity in Canada is true?

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