Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty 
B)  Unemployment 
C)  Homelessness 
D)  Hunger 
A)  Poverty 
B)  Unemployment 
C)  Homelessness 
D)  Hunger

Question 2

Which economic ideology is known to have a significant impact on health? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialism 
B)  Neoliberalism 
C)  Capitalism 
D)  Keynesianism 
A)  Socialism 
B)  Neoliberalism 
C)  Capitalism 
D)  Keynesianism

Question 3

What proportion of homeless people are women in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  25% 
D)  65% 
A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  25% 
D)  65%

Question 4

List recent facts about food insecurity and food bank use in Canada.

Accepted Answer

-Residents in Nunavut spend twice as muc

Question 5

Which of the following are reasons why homelessness is considered life-threatening? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  75% of homeless people experience chronic conditions 
B)  Homeless people are twice as likely to have diabetes 
C)  Homeless people are 5 times more likely to have heart disease 
D)  Homeless people are 20 times more likely to have epilepsy 
E)  None of above 
A)  75% of homeless people experience chronic conditions 
B)  Homeless people are twice as likely to have diabetes 
C)  Homeless people are 5 times more likely to have heart disease 
D)  Homeless people are 20 times more likely to have epilepsy 
E)  None of above

Question 6

Which statement is true about homelessness in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  More people in the Maritimes are homeless 
B)  Indigenous people account for 20% of the homeless 
C)  One in 15 Canadians has either been homeless or come close to it 
D)  Older adults (aged 50-64) and seniors (aged 65+) experiencing homelessness is growing 
A)  More people in the Maritimes are homeless 
B)  Indigenous people account for 20% of the homeless 
C)  One in 15 Canadians has either been homeless or come close to it 
D)  Older adults (aged 50-64) and seniors (aged 65+) experiencing homelessness is growing

Question 7

Mr. and Mrs. Charbonneau lost their home in a fire. They are staying with friends for the time being. What type of physical living condition are Mr. and Mrs. Charbonneau experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unsheltered 
B)  Emergency sheltered 
C)  Provisionally accommodated 
D)  At risk for Homelessness 
A)  Unsheltered 
B)  Emergency sheltered 
C)  Provisionally accommodated 
D)  At risk for Homelessness

Question 8

How many people in Canada are estimated to experience homelessness in a year?

Accepted Answer

A)  150 000 
B)  30 000 
C)  115 000 
D)  235 000 
A)  150 000 
B)  30 000 
C)  115 000 
D)  235 000

Question 9

A Community Health Nurse is working with a group of youth who are living on the street to identify resources to access sufficient nutrition. What type of homelessness are the youth experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emergency sheltered 
B)  Provisionally accommodated 
C)  At risk for homelessness 
D)  Unsheltered 
A)  Emergency sheltered 
B)  Provisionally accommodated 
C)  At risk for homelessness 
D)  Unsheltered

Question 10

Who is more likely to live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with disabilities 
B)  Lone parent families 
C)  Older adults 
D)  People from racialized communities 
A)  People with disabilities 
B)  Lone parent families 
C)  Older adults 
D)  People from racialized communities

Exam 29: Poverty, Homelessness, and Food Insecurity

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

Which economic ideology is known to have a significant impact on health? Select all that apply.

What proportion of homeless people are women in Canada?

List recent facts about food insecurity and food bank use in Canada.

Which of the following are reasons why homelessness is considered life-threatening? Select all that apply.

Which statement is true about homelessness in Canada?

Mr. and Mrs. Charbonneau lost their home in a fire. They are staying with friends for the time being. What type of physical living condition are Mr. and Mrs. Charbonneau experiencing?

How many people in Canada are estimated to experience homelessness in a year?

A Community Health Nurse is working with a group of youth who are living on the street to identify resources to access sufficient nutrition. What type of homelessness are the youth experiencing?

Who is more likely to live in poverty?

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