Chapter 3 - Diversity

Question 1

What is the definition of bisexual?

Answer 1

Someone sexually attracted to persons of both sexes

Question 2

Define culture in the context of diversity.

Answer 2

Shared beliefs and values of a group, including beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior

Question 3

What does the term ‘ethnic’ refer to?

Answer 3

A group of people sharing a common racial, national, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage

Question 4

What is ethnogeriatrics?

Answer 4

The effects of ethnicity and culture on the health and well-being of older adults

Question 5

What is the definition of gay?

Answer 5

Someone sexually attracted to a person of the same sex; homosexual

Question 6

Define lesbian.

Answer 6

A woman who is sexually attracted to other women

Question 7

What is the definition of race?

Answer 7

A group of people that share some biological characteristics

Question 8

What does transgender mean?

Answer 8

A person whose identity, appearance, and/or behavior varies from that which the culture views as conventional for their gender

Question 9

True or False: An understanding of cultural and ethnic differences can help erase stereotypes and biases.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is projected to be the percentage of non-Hispanic White older adults by 2060?

Answer 10

64%

Question 11

By 2040, what percentage of older adults will belong to a minority racial or ethnic group?

Answer 11

34%

Question 12

List key aspects nurses need to understand for culturally competent care.

Answer 12

• Experiences of persons with similar ethnic/racial backgrounds
• Beliefs, values, traditions, and practices of various ethnic and racial groups
• Unique health-related needs, experiences, and risks
• One’s own attitude and beliefs toward various ethnic/racial groups
• Language barriers affecting communication

Question 13

What are some factors influenced by ethnic norms?

Answer 13

• Diet
• Compliance with self-care and medical treatments
• Trust with health care providers
• Responsibilities and roles in old age

Question 14

What is a common perspective of Hispanic Americans regarding old age?

Answer 14

Old age is viewed positively

Question 15

True or False: Older black adults have lower life expectancies that equal those of white counterparts after the seventh decade of life.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What are prevalent health problems among Black Americans?

Answer 16

• Hypertension
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Diabetes

Question 17

What percentage of the U.S. population is comprised of Asian Americans?

Answer 17

More than 5%

Question 18

What are common health practices among Chinese Americans?

Answer 18

Based on ‘Yin and Yang’, use of senses for assessing medical problems, herbs, acupuncture, and massage

Question 19

What is a significant belief held by most Jewish Americans regarding autopsy?

Answer 19

Autopsy is usually opposed

Question 20

What is the general perception of older adults in Native American cultures?

Answer 20

Older adults are viewed with respect and as leaders (‘elders’)

Question 21

What dietary restrictions do Muslims typically follow?

Answer 21

Halal foods and fasting

Question 22

What challenges do LGBTQ older adults commonly face?

Answer 22

• Fear of rejection and neglect by caregivers
• Higher rates of poor physical and mental health
• Higher rates of smoking and alcohol consumption

Question 23

What is one powerful means to improve nursing care for individuals of different cultures?

Answer 23

Learning about cultural influences by asking patients to describe their life stories