Chapter 21: Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: An Overview

Chapter 21: Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: An Overview

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the primary cause of vulnerability to health problems?

ANS:   B

People with lower incomes and less education tend to be at higher risk for health problems. Poverty is a primary cause of vulnerability.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 386

2. Aggregates at high risk for having poor health outcomes because of limited resources are called:

ANS:   D

Vulnerable populations are groups (aggregates) with an increased risk to develop adverse health outcomes. Families are a subgroup of populations.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 386

3. What factor predisposes many migrant farmworkers to disenfranchisement?

ANS:   D

Disenfranchisement refers to a feeling of separation from mainstream society. The person does not seem to have an emotional connection with any group in particular or the larger society. For migrant workers who are frequently moving, the short length of time they stay in the community does not allow for the development of social ties. Being a minority group member would not by itself cause disenfranchisement if the minority group member lived in a community with persons from similar ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    p. 388

4. A large financial grant was being offered to whichever health facility wanted to accept the responsibility for giving care to local vulnerable populations. What would you expect the local medical centers to do?

ANS:   D

Many agencies do not wish to provide services to vulnerable populations. Vulnerable populations are more expensive to treat, since they have multiple, cumulative risks and require special service delivery considerations (e.g., to help overcome transportation problems or provide culturally competent care).

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    p. 389