The fastest-growing segment of the homeless population consists ...

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The fastest-growing segment of the homeless population consists of which of the following groups?
 
  a. alcoholics refusing treatment c. single males
  b. mentally ill people d. families with children

Question 2

The gastric pH of the newborn is:
 
  a. more acidic than the adult
  b. more alkaline than the adult
  c. about the same pH as throughout the life cycle
  d. in a state of constant change from alkaline to acidic

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Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect: Many individuals become homeless because of substnace abuse, but they are not the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
B Incorrect: Mental illness is one reason for homelesssness, but mentally ill people are not the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
C Incorrect: In the past the homeless population primarily consisted of single males; however, this is not true today.
D Correct: Currently the fastest growing segment of the homeless consist of families with children, most commonly single mothers with two or three children.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. The gastric pH of the adult is more acidic than the newborn.
B Correct. The gastric pH of the newborn is higher (more alkaline) and gradually decreases (becomes more acidic) to reach adult levels around 2-3 years of age.
C Incorrect. The gastric pH of the newborn is not about the same pH as throughout the life cycle, it is more basic (alkaline).
D Incorrect. The gastric pH of the newborn is not in a state of constant change from alkaline to acidic, instead by age 2-3 years of age goes from alkaline to acidic and remains acidic.