NR 442 Community: Vulnerable Populations Exam 2, 70 Questions With Correct Answers, With
Complete Solution 2024.
What are characteristics of a vulnerable population?
Unable to advocate for themselves
Poor access to healthcare services
Shorter life span/Worse outcomes
Health-related issues
What is the #1 risk factor for vulnerability?
Poverty
Why is the Web of Causation The best epidemiological model to use to assess vulnerability?
Able to show multiple causes that affect health status
The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 defines homelessness as
Individuals or families who lack permanent residence, and must sleep in shelters or places not intended for habitation (i.e. cars)
What is prevalent amongst the homeless?
Mental illness
The number of homeless families and individuals increased by how many?
400 people
What three factors contribute to homelessness?
1. Lack of affordable housing
2. Low wages/income/Poverty
3. Lack of support services
How many people were homeless in the U.S. in 2016?
549,928
What conditions are worsened if living on the streets?
TB
HIV
Hypertension
STDs
Respiratory infections Pneumonia
Diabetes
What are complications of homelessness?
Lack of routine
Decreased thrive-ability for children
Shorter life expectancy
How many homeless people in Maricopa County are families (typically single mother with children)?
37%
How does homelessness affect children?
Traumatic experience
Hinders social, emotional, and intellectual development
What is the PRIMARY prevention for homelessness?
Affordable housing
What are the 4 categories of homelessness?
1. Unsheltered (living on the streets)
2. Emergency sheltered (shelter has overnight accommodations)
3. Provisionally accommodated (temporary shelter)
4. At risk (precarious housing i.e. one week eviction notice)
Why are military veterans susceptible to homelessness?
Difficulty transitioning
Non-transferable military skills
Lack of care for mental or physical disorders
How long does it take on average for military disability claims to process?
Up to 8 months
Was there a 1.5% increase in homeless vets between 2016-2017?
Yes
There has been a 50% decline in homeless veterans because
There is a concentrated effort to help veterans
What co-morbidities increase vulnerability for veterans?
Complete Solution 2024.
What are characteristics of a vulnerable population?
Unable to advocate for themselves
Poor access to healthcare services
Shorter life span/Worse outcomes
Health-related issues
What is the #1 risk factor for vulnerability?
Poverty
Why is the Web of Causation The best epidemiological model to use to assess vulnerability?
Able to show multiple causes that affect health status
The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 defines homelessness as
Individuals or families who lack permanent residence, and must sleep in shelters or places not intended for habitation (i.e. cars)
What is prevalent amongst the homeless?
Mental illness
The number of homeless families and individuals increased by how many?
400 people
What three factors contribute to homelessness?
1. Lack of affordable housing
2. Low wages/income/Poverty
3. Lack of support services
How many people were homeless in the U.S. in 2016?
549,928
What conditions are worsened if living on the streets?
TB
HIV
Hypertension
STDs
Respiratory infections Pneumonia
Diabetes
What are complications of homelessness?
Lack of routine
Decreased thrive-ability for children
Shorter life expectancy
How many homeless people in Maricopa County are families (typically single mother with children)?
37%
How does homelessness affect children?
Traumatic experience
Hinders social, emotional, and intellectual development
What is the PRIMARY prevention for homelessness?
Affordable housing
What are the 4 categories of homelessness?
1. Unsheltered (living on the streets)
2. Emergency sheltered (shelter has overnight accommodations)
3. Provisionally accommodated (temporary shelter)
4. At risk (precarious housing i.e. one week eviction notice)
Why are military veterans susceptible to homelessness?
Difficulty transitioning
Non-transferable military skills
Lack of care for mental or physical disorders
How long does it take on average for military disability claims to process?
Up to 8 months
Was there a 1.5% increase in homeless vets between 2016-2017?
Yes
There has been a 50% decline in homeless veterans because
There is a concentrated effort to help veterans
What co-morbidities increase vulnerability for veterans?
