Which of the following best describes the practical importance of the classifications of metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncare areas? a. Classifications are used for congressional policy-making and funding decisions. b. Metropolitan areas gained importance because of their large population. c. Micropolitan areas are now recognized for their crucial role in society. d. The new system emphasizes […]
Which of the following facts is noteworthy about adolescent males who are driving without a license in the countryside? a. Most had driver’s education classes but have not yet earned the money to pay for their driver’s license test. b. Most were Hispanic or black from a rural area. c. Most were practiced in driving […]
Which of the following would be most upsetting for American families when their loved one, after serving in Iraq or some other battlefield, returns home? a. Many families, especially those with children, do not want guns in the house. b. Reabsorbing them into the family structure is challenging and difficult. c. The suicide rate is […]
Which of the following best summarizes the symptoms of a person with bipolar disorder? a. Chronic, unrealistic, and exaggerated worry about life b. Ongoing hallucinations and delusions c. Changes in mood from depression to mania d. A persistent abnormally elevated or irritable mood ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Bipolar disorder refers to a group of […]
Which of the following best describes what happens when persons who work full-time and receive the typical minimum wage seek an apartment? 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 […]
Which of the following factors are most likely to contribute to homelessness? a. Domestic violence and substance abuse b. Scarcity of support systems and recent job loss c. Shortage of affordable housing and insufficient income d. Substance abuse and serious mental illness ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The text addresses three broad factors: (1) shortage […]
When a person was brought into the clinic in a wheelchair, the new nurse asked the patient if he felt a need for a priest. Which of the following best explains why the nurse would ask about spiritual health during the intake assessment? a. All patients have spiritual as well as physical needs. b. Medical […]
Which of the following describes what has been identified by public health experts as the number one priority in rural areas? a. Access to health care b. Access to education c. Access to telecommunications d. Access to better-paying employment opportunities ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Bolin and Gamm (2003) reported that access to health care […]
Which of the following compositional factors influences rural health needs? a. Demographics of the people living in an area b. Local environment c. The geography of the area d. The political and social institutions in the community ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A There is a growing emphasis on the distinction between context, which is defined […]
On the basis of all the work done by social scientists, approximately how many homeless persons should be expected and tolerated in our society? a. No more than 5% b. No more than 10% c. No more than 15% d. There should not be homeless persons in America. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Kozol (1988) […]
