NURS 440 Midterm Questions with Complete Solutions

Poverty is the strongest determinant of: Correct Answer-health, societal wellbeing, literacy levels, crime and safety, social cohesion, solidarity, general wellbeing T/F Widespread injustice is more likely and possible in countries with weak and corrupt governments. Correct Answer-true Economic poverty Correct Answer-Caused by low productivity and a poor resource base, it is reflected in low income, poor nutrition, and, inevitably, poor health Instant and temporary poverty Correct Answer-Sudden hazards such as earthquakes, drought, and war can cause instant poverty in an area. Some of these may be relatively short-lived new poor Correct Answer-•Imposed national austerity measures or high inflation may precipitate poverty in a significant percentage of a country by eroding income and savings. hidden poverty Correct Answer-•E