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WorksheetsIntroduction to Cultural Diversity Among Older Adults
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Cultural diversity among older adults affects values, communication, health beliefs, and _________?
health-related behaviors
weather patterns
technological skills
musical preferences
fashion trends
Nurses need to refrain from ________ and generalizations in their care of older adults.
stereotypes
empathy
patience
communication
Culturally competent care is vital in our approach with _________
older adults
children
animals
machines
Is the following statement true or false? The population of the United States, including older adults, is increasing in diversity.
True
False
The increasing diversity that is characteristic of all age groups in the United States affects almost every facet of health care because cultural background significantly influences values, communication, health beliefs and health-related behaviors, and many other aspects of daily life.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The terms “health disparities,” “health inequities,” and “health inequalities” often overlap and are sometimes used interchangeably to refer to differences in _________.
health status
education level
income tax
weather patterns
Which of the following is a social determinant of health?
Economic stability
Physical exercise
Personal hygiene
None of the above
Fill in the blank: Social determinants of health include ________ access and quality.
Education
Transportation
Technology
Entertainment
Which of the following is NOT listed as a social determinant of health in the slide?
Food insecurity
Health care access and quality
Personal motivation
Housing
Fill in the blank: Social determinants of health include health care ________ and quality.
access
insurance
promotion
regulation
Fill in the blank: Social determinants of health include food ________.
insecurity
security
production
marketing
Fill in the blank: Social determinants of health include unemployment and job ________.
security
growth
location
duration
Fill in the blank: Social determinants of health include ________ and built environment.
Neighborhood
Weather
Genetics
Diet
Fill in the blank: Social determinants of health include social ________.
support
weather
color
height
What is a major determinant of health outcomes and a measure of quality of care?
Health literacy
Physical activity
Diet
Income
Low health literacy is associated with decreased use of ________ services.
preventive
emergency
transportation
recreational
Which of the following is NOT associated with low health literacy?
A) Shorter life expectancy
B) Increased use of preventive services
C) Poor access to health care
D) Increased prevalence of multiple chronic diseases
Low health literacy is associated with increased prevalence of multiple chronic diseases.
True
False
Low health literacy is associated with poor access to ________.
health care
transportation
education
entertainment
Decreased adherence to prescribed medication regimen is associated with:
High health literacy
Low health literacy
Low health literacy is associated with lower levels of self-reported ________ status and physical and mental health.
functional
economic
educational
nutritional
Which of the following is a consequence of low health literacy?
Decreased ability to self-manage chronic conditions
Increased ability to self-manage chronic conditions
Improved mental health
Better access to health care
Low health literacy is associated with increased hospitalizations and visits to ________ departments.
emergency
outpatient
radiology
pharmacy
Is the following statement true or false? Health literacy is a major determinant of health outcomes and a measure of quality of care.
True
False
Health literacy involves the need for individuals to understand information that helps them maintain good health. Nearly 9 of 10 adults have trouble using the everyday health information routinely utilized in health care facilities. Older adults have the lowest health literacy. Health literacy is associated with negative outcomes related to individual health and increased health care costs.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Demographic trend requires all health professionals must be _________
culturally competent
financially independent
technologically advanced
physically strong
Fill in the blank: There is a need to address cultural diversity in the _______ population.
older
younger
urban
student
What does ethnogeriatrics integrate?
Influence of age on health
Influence of race, ethnicity, and culture on health and well-being of older adults
Influence of technology on health
Influence of gender on health
Fill in the blank: Nurses need to increase knowledge of different _______ groups in order to communicate in a nonjudgmental attitude for care.
cultural
age
gender
economic
Cultural competence and cultural humility emphasize the need for health care systems and providers to be aware of, and responsive to, patients’ ________ perspectives and backgrounds.
cultural
financial
technological
political
Which of the following is NOT included as a characteristic associated with cultural competence?
Race
Ethnicity
Favorite food
Gender identity
Cultural competence includes respecting the patient and family values, preferences, language, and ________ traditions.
cultural
medical
financial
technological
Which of the following is a practice associated with cultural humility?
Engaging in a life-long nurturing of self-evaluation and critique
Ignoring patient backgrounds
Practicing interpersonal insensitivity
Stereotyping
Addressing power imbalances is a part of practicing cultural humility.
True
False
What is the purpose of a cultural self-assessment in health care?
It is an awareness-raising tool of health-related values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices.
It is a method to diagnose medical conditions.
It is a way to determine a patient's financial status.
It is a tool for measuring physical fitness.
Why is it important to recognize internalized social stigmas and prejudices in culturally appropriate care?
It helps in providing culturally appropriate care by addressing biases and improving understanding.
It allows for the complete elimination of all cultural differences.
It ensures that only one cultural perspective is considered valid.
It discourages open communication between patients and providers.
Name one source of information related to culturally appropriate care.
Sources of information related to culturally appropriate care (e.g., literature, guidelines, experts, community resources).
Personal opinions without evidence
Random internet forums with no credibility
Unverified rumors or hearsay
What is linguistic competence in the care of older adults?
The ability to provide care that meets the language needs of older adults.
The ability to diagnose only physical illnesses in older adults.
The skill of using medical jargon when communicating with older adults.
The capacity to provide care without considering cultural or language differences.
What should nurses explore regarding health and wellness for each older adult?
Nurses should explore what health and wellness mean to each older adult.
Nurses should explore only the medical history of each older adult.
Nurses should explore the financial status of each older adult.
Nurses should explore the dietary preferences of each older adult.
What does the health belief system refer to in the context of culturally appropriate care?
Health-related attitudes, beliefs, and practices.
A system of hospital management.
A method for diagnosing diseases.
A government health policy.
Definitions of health and wellness are rooted in how many major health belief systems?
Three major health belief systems.
Two major health belief systems.
Four major health belief systems.
Five major health belief systems.
Nurses need to understand the health beliefs that influence the older adults in their care.
True
False
Self-identity that influences my world view is:
My cultural background
The weather
My favorite food
The color of my clothes
My cultural background has influenced me in which of the following ways?
It has shaped my values and perspectives.
It has made me forget my traditions.
It has prevented me from learning new things.
It has had no impact on my identity.
My attitude toward people who are immigrants is:
Welcoming and respectful
Indifferent and uninterested
Hostile and unkind
Suspicious and fearful
My attitude toward people who have difficulty with the English language is:
Supportive and understanding
Impatient and dismissive
Indifferent and uninterested
Critical and judgmental
My attitude toward people who have difficulty communicating is:
Supportive and understanding
Impatient and dismissive
Indifferent and uninterested
Critical and judgmental
My attitude toward people who have a cultural background different from my own is:
Respectful and open-minded
Indifferent and uninterested
Hostile and dismissive
Suspicious and wary
My attitude toward people who have a different sexual orientation or gender identity from my own is:
Respectful and accepting
Judgmental and dismissive
Indifferent and uninterested
Hostile and intolerant
My attitudes about and experiences with health practices that differ from my own are:
Open and respectful towards different practices
Always dismissive of other practices
Unwilling to learn about other practices
Hostile towards different health practices
I communicate and understand very well.
Strongly agree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly disagree
Health disparities are significant differences in regard to the rates of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, or life expectancy between one population and another.
True
False
Health disparities are significant differences in regard to the rates of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, or life expectancy between one population and another. Members of racial or ethnic groups experience many health disparities, and these have significant implications for older adults.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Health disparities are significant differences in regard to the rates of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, or _______ between one population and another.
life expectancy
income
education level
geographic location
Changes in life expectancy and fertility rates are occurring at different rates among ______ groups. Fill in the blank.
diverse
similar
identical
uniform
Population aging has been occurring worldwide. In the United States, this demographic change has been accompanied by increasing ______ across all age groups. Fill in the blank.
diversity
poverty
illiteracy
mortality
Major changes in immigration patterns over the past 50 years, combined with high fertility rates among immigrant groups, have led to a gradual shift in ______. Fill in the blank.
demographics
technology
climate
transportation
Around the year 2045, non-Hispanic Whites are expected to comprise less than half of the US population.
True
False
Any designated group also includes many subgroups.
True
False
It is imperative to use ______ terms when communicating with individuals within culturally identified groups. Fill in the blank.
preferable
ambiguous
outdated
irrelevant
What does the acronym LGBTQ stand for?
Lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and questioning.
Loving, brave, generous, talented, and quirky.
Learning, believing, growing, teaching, and questing.
Linguistic, biological, gender, technical, and quantum.
Which of the following is one of the largest racial-ethnic minority groups of older adults in the United States?
Blacks or African Americans
Native Hawaiians only
Canadians
Australians
Which group includes Cuban Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Mexican Americans?
Asians and Pacific Islanders
Hispanic Americans or Latinos
American Indians and Alaska Natives
Blacks or African Americans
Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States include which of the following groups?
Japanese Americans
Korean Americans
Vietnamese Americans
All of the above
Fill in the blank: American ________ and Alaska Natives are one of the largest racial-ethnic minority groups of older adults in the United States.
Indians
Europeans
Africans
Asians
Which of the following is NOT listed as a subgroup of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States?
Filipino Americans
Chinese Americans
Puerto Ricans
Asian Indians
Which of the following is a group mentioned under 'Older Adults in Other Diverse Groups'?
Older adults in rural areas
Young adults in urban areas
Middle-aged adults in cities
Teenagers in schools
Fill in the blank: One of the groups listed under 'Older Adults in Other Diverse Groups' is __________ older adults.
Homeless
Affluent
Celebrity
Student
Which group is included in the list of 'Older Adults in Other Diverse Groups'?
LGBTQ older adults
Children in foster care
College students
Retired athletes
