Test Bank For Parenting A Dynamic Perspective Edition 3 by George W. Holden.

Chapter 15. Parents and Social Policy ChatGPT said: ChatGPT 1. How does social policy in the United States typically influence parental leave for new parents? A) It provides paid parental leave for all parents. B) It offers unpaid leave for eligible employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). C) Parental leave is only available to government employees. D) Parental leave is mandated for all employers. Answer: B Rationale: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, but not all parents have access to paid leave. NCLEX Focus: Legal and ethical principles in family care 2. Which social policy program provides financial support to low-income families with children in the United States? A) Social Security B) Medicaid C) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) D) Medicare Answer: C Rationale: TANF provides financial assistance to low-income families with children, helping them meet basic needs. NCLEX Focus: Financial assistance and public health policy 3. How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) impact healthcare access for children? A) It eliminates healthcare coverage for children. B) It ensures that all children are covered under private insurance plans. C) It allows children to remain on their parent’s insurance until age 26 and expands Medicaid coverage. D) It mandates that only low-income children receive healthcare coverage. Answer: C Rationale: The ACA allows children to stay on their parent’s health insurance until age 26 and has expanded Medicaid, improving healthcare access for children. NCLEX Focus: Access to care and health policy 4. What is the primary focus of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in the U.S.? A) Providing job training for mothers B) Offering nutritional support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5 C) Offering educational programs for children D) Providing housing assistance to low-income families Answer: B Rationale: WIC focuses on providing nutritional support, including food, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. NCLEX Focus: Nutritional support programs for maternal and child health 5. In what way do childcare subsidies influence parenting in low-income families? A) They reduce the cost of childcare, allowing parents to work or attend school. B) They eliminate the need for parents to work. C) They provide direct financial payments to parents without childcare needs. D) They provide free education for all children. Answer: A Rationale: Childcare subsidies reduce the financial burden of childcare for low-income families, enabling parents to pursue employment or education. NCLEX Focus: Financial assistance and access to childcare 6. How does the Head Start program support children’s development? A) By providing job training for parents B) By offering early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parental involvement services to low-income children and their families C) By focusing solely on high school education D) By providing healthcare services to children over 10 years old Answer: B Rationale: Head Start is a comprehensive program that promotes early childhood education, health, and parental involvement for low-income families. NCLEX Focus: Early childhood development and public health programs 7. What is the primary goal of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)? A) To provide financial assistance to families B) To establish federal programs aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect C) To offer educational programs for parents D) To mandate healthcare coverage for children Answer: B Rationale: CAPTA provides federal funding to states in support of child abuse prevention, assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment activities. NCLEX Focus: Legal and ethical responsibilities in child protection 8. Which government policy aims to provide nutritional assistance to low-income families with children? A) Medicare B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) C) Social Security D) Unemployment insurance Answer: B Rationale: SNAP provides nutritional assistance to low-income families to help them purchase healthy food. NCLEX Focus: Nutritional support for family health 9. How does the Child Tax Credit assist families in the U.S.? A) By providing funds for childcare services B) By offering a tax credit to families with dependent children, reducing their tax liability C) By offering free healthcare for children D) By paying for children’s college tuition Answer: B Rationale: The Child Tax Credit reduces the amount of taxes families owe, helping to ease the financial burden of raising children. NCLEX Focus: Financial management and public policy for family welfare 10. How does parental involvement in policy advocacy affect public health policies related to children? A) It has no influence on policy decisions. B) Parental advocacy can influence the development and implementation of policies that protect and promote child health and well-being. C) It leads to policies that only benefit parents, not children. D) It is discouraged by policymakers. Answer: B Rationale: When parents advocate for changes in public health policies, they can bring attention to issues affecting children’s health, leading to policy reforms that improve child welfare. NCLEX Focus: Health promotion and community advocacy You said: continue ChatGPT said: ChatGPT 11. How does the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) support families in the United States? A) It provides free education to children. B) It offers health insurance to low-income children who do not qualify for Medicaid. C) It provides financial aid for college tuition. D) It supports mental health services for all families. Answer: B Rationale: CHIP provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. NCLEX Focus: Health promotion and access to care 12. What is the primary aim of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for families? A) To provide paid leave for all family members during times of illness B) To ensure employees have job-protected, unpaid leave for family and medical reasons C) To offer financial assistance for medical bills D) To provide tax relief for healthcare expenses Answer: B Rationale: FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for certain family and medical reasons, ensuring their job security. NCLEX Focus: Legal and ethical principles in family health 13. Which social program primarily supports elderly grandparents who are primary caregivers for their grandchildren? A) Social Security B) The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) C) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) D) Medicaid Answer: B Rationale: The NFCSP provides support to family caregivers, including elderly grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren, offering services such as respite care, counseling, and training. NCLEX Focus: Caregiver support and family dynamics 14. In terms of social policy, what is the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for children with disabilities? A) It only applies to adults with disabilities. B) It ensures that children with disabilities have equal access to public services, including education. C) It eliminates healthcare coverage for disabled children. D) It focuses solely on housing for children with disabilities. Answer: B Rationale: The ADA ensures that children with disabilities have equal access to public services and accommodations, including educational settings, promoting inclusion and non-discrimination. NCLEX Focus: Legal responsibilities in providing equitable care 15. How does the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program support children? A) It provides direct healthcare services for disabled children. B) It offers financial benefits to children with disabilities whose parents are disabled or deceased. C) It focuses solely on providing educational support. D) It provides free housing for disabled children. Answer: B Rationale: SSDI provides financial benefits to children with disabilities or whose parents are disabled, deceased, or retired. NCLEX Focus: Financial assistance for families with special needs children 16. How does public policy influence the availability of early childhood education programs for low-income families? A) It limits access to early education programs. B) It provides grants and subsidies to support early childhood education programs, such as Head Start, for low-income families. C) It mandates that parents pay for all educational services. D) It focuses solely on high school education. Answer: B Rationale: Public policy offers financial support and subsidies for programs like Head Start, ensuring that low-income children have access to early childhood education. NCLEX Focus: Early childhood education and public health policy 17. How does public health policy address childhood obesity in the United States? A) By mandating weight loss programs for children B) By implementing school-based nutritional programs and promoting physical activity C) By providing medications for children with obesity D) By eliminating sugary snacks from all grocery stores Answer: B Rationale: Public health policy in the U.S. addresses childhood obesity through initiatives that promote healthier school meals, physical activity programs, and community education on nutrition. NCLEX Focus: Health promotion and disease prevention in pediatrics