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WorksheetsHealth Inequities, Culturally Appropriate Care, and Diverse G
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The population of the United States, including older adults, is increasing in diversity.
True
False
Demographic trend requires all health professionals must be _________
Culturally competent
Financially independent
Technologically advanced
Physically strong
A nursing student is reviewing a patient's chart and notes that the patient, a recent immigrant, has a chronic health condition that is more prevalent in their community due to limited access to healthy food options. This situation is an example of a(n):
Health disparity
Health inequity
Health belief system
Social determinant of health
A nurse engages in self-reflection to identify their personal biases and prejudices about a patient’s cultural background. This ongoing process of evaluating one’s own assumptions and how they influence care illustrates a foundational principle of:
Linguistic competence
Cultural competence
Cultural humility
D. Ethnogeriatrics
A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about a new medication. The nurse notices the patient struggles to read the written information and uses a family member as a translator. The patient's inability to understand the health information is an example of a deficit in:
Linguistic competence
Cultural competence
Cognitive ability
Health literacy
Which of the following is considered the largest racial-ethnic minority group of older adults in the United States?
Hispanic or Latino
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian and Pacific Islanders
A nurse is caring for an older adult who recently immigrated to the U.S. and has very limited English proficiency. When using a medical interpreter, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Use short, simple sentences and pause to allow for translation.
Talk directly to the interpreter and maintain eye contact with them.
Allow the patient's adult child to act as the interpreter to ensure family comfort.
Use medical jargon to ensure the most accurate translation of terms.
A nurse is working with a patient who is part of the LGBTQ older adult community. The nurse recognizes that this patient may have different health needs and social support systems compared to heterosexual peers. The nurse is applying principles from which concept?
Older adults in other diverse groups
Cultural self-assessment
Homeless older adult care
Ethnogeriatrics
A public health nurse is designing a program to reduce the prevalence of heart disease in a low-income urban area. The nurse reviews data on housing conditions, access to transportation, and education levels in the community to inform the program. The nurse is primarily addressing which of the following?
Linguistic competence
Magico-religious beliefs
Health literacy
Social determinants of health
Which of the following is a common characteristic of older adults living in rural areas?
They tend to have higher incomes and more education.
They have more access to transportation and health services.
They have higher rates of chronic illnesses.
They are typically younger than those in urban areas.
