The Official Poverty Level Is Based on

question 272

Multiple Choice

The official poverty level is based on

• A) total net worth.
• B) pretax income, and includes cash subsidies but does not include in-kind subsidies such as food stamps.
• C) after-tax income, and includes both cash and in-kind government subsidies.
• D) wages and salaries, plus any unreported amounts of income from the underground economy.

---

Definitions:

Medication Purpose

The intended therapeutic use or effect of a drug or medicine prescribed to treat or manage specific symptoms, conditions, or diseases.

Malpractice Insurance

Insurance coverage that protects healthcare professionals against patient claims of malpractice or negligence.

Critical Area

A space, location, or zone that requires special attention due to inherent risks or conditions needing heightened security, safety measures, or oversight.

Morbidity And Mortality

Terms used to describe the rates of disease (morbidity) and death (mortality) within a population.