Question 1

Which of the following best describes the term "literally homeless"? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence 
B)  Lacking a family residence 
C)  Living in a place not typically used for human sleeping 
D)  Living in a temporary living accommodation such as a hotel 
E)  Living full-time in a recreational vehicle
F) Sleeping in an extended-care facility or hospital 
A)  Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence 
B)  Lacking a family residence 
C)  Living in a place not typically used for human sleeping 
D)  Living in a temporary living accommodation such as a hotel 
E)  Living full-time in a recreational vehicle
F) Sleeping in an extended-care facility or hospital

Question 2

A nurse is using an upstream intervention when working with the homeless population. Which of the following public health interventions will the nurse most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Case management 
B)  Outreach 
C)  Surveillance 
D)  Community organizing 
A)  Case management 
B)  Outreach 
C)  Surveillance 
D)  Community organizing

Question 3

On the basis of all the work done by social scientists, approximately how many homeless persons should be expected and tolerated in our society?

Accepted Answer

A)  No more than 5% 
B)  No more than 10% 
C)  No more than 15% 
D)  There should not be homeless persons in America. 
A)  No more than 5% 
B)  No more than 10% 
C)  No more than 15% 
D)  There should not be homeless persons in America.

Question 4

Which of the following represents the largest group of homeless adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minorities 
B)  Disabled 
C)  Females 
D)  Males 
A)  Minorities 
B)  Disabled 
C)  Females 
D)  Males

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a downstream intervention to solve the problem of homelessness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved use of community resources 
B)  Increased employment opportunities 
C)  Increased affordable housing 
D)  Improved treatment of mental illness 
A)  Improved use of community resources 
B)  Increased employment opportunities 
C)  Increased affordable housing 
D)  Improved treatment of mental illness

Question 6

Which of the following best describes what happens when persons who work full-time and receive the typical minimum wage seek an apartment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Few clean and decent low-rent apartments exist. 
B)  People do not like to rent to low-income persons. 
C)  To afford housing, they need a job that pays at least three times minimum wage. 
D)  There are not many trailer parks near their employment. 
A)  Few clean and decent low-rent apartments exist. 
B)  People do not like to rent to low-income persons. 
C)  To afford housing, they need a job that pays at least three times minimum wage. 
D)  There are not many trailer parks near their employment.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Vulnerability Index?

Accepted Answer

A)  To identify those most at risk of becoming homeless 
B)  To determine the underlying cause of homelessness among vulnerable populations 
C)  To identify and prioritize the need for housing among the homeless 
D)  To determine what resources should be provided for vulnerable populations 
A)  To identify those most at risk of becoming homeless 
B)  To determine the underlying cause of homelessness among vulnerable populations 
C)  To identify and prioritize the need for housing among the homeless 
D)  To determine what resources should be provided for vulnerable populations

Question 8

Which of the following groups of people is most likely to experience homelessness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who have a supportive family 
B)  Those who have recently become unemployed 
C)  Those who have substance abuse problems 
D)  Those who frequently change jobs 
A)  Those who have a supportive family 
B)  Those who have recently become unemployed 
C)  Those who have substance abuse problems 
D)  Those who frequently change jobs

Exam 22: Homeless Populations

Which of the following best describes the term "literally homeless"? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is using an upstream intervention when working with the homeless population. Which of the following public health interventions will the nurse most likely use?

On the basis of all the work done by social scientists, approximately how many homeless persons should be expected and tolerated in our society?

Which of the following represents the largest group of homeless adults?

Which of the following best describes a downstream intervention to solve the problem of homelessness?

Which of the following best describes what happens when persons who work full-time and receive the typical minimum wage seek an apartment?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Vulnerability Index?

Which of the following groups of people is most likely to experience homelessness?

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