Human Diversity

Question 1

The belief that one race is superior over all others defines:

Answer 1

Racism

Question 2

The belief that the norms and values of one culture are better and the only ones that are acceptable defines:

Answer 2

Ethnocentrism

Question 3

The process of giving up original cultural characteristics and identity to merge into another culture.

Answer 3

Assimilation

Question 4

Which culture bestows honor and values on the experience and knowledge of its older adults?

Answer 4

Asian

Question 5

Which of the following are core values of human rights law?
(1) Autonomy
(2) Authority
(3) Solidarity

Answer 5

1 and 3

Question 6

T/F: Bias can interfere with the quality of patient care

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which core value of human rights law provides for the right of persons with disability to have self-directed actions and behaviors?

Answer 7

Autonomy

Question 8

All of the following ethnic groups value extended family except:

Answer 8

U.S. Mainstream

Question 9

You are a 25-year-old female radiographer whose next patient is Mr. Dale Grayson, a 72-year-old male. Mr. Grayson is scheduled for a barium enema exam. After you greet Mr. Grayson and explain the procedure, he curtly asks for a more experienced male technologist to perform his exam. Mr. Grayson’s response is an example of:
(1) Age bias
(2) Gender bias
(3) Race bias

Answer 9

1 and 2

Question 10

Patients from a particular culture might refuse to be treated by traditional Western medicine. This would be an example of human diversity in the area of:

Answer 10

Views on health and wellness

Question 11

Persons who are oriented by their culture to live in the present moment would be less likely to see the need for:

Answer 11

Preventative or wellness care

Question 12

Unique physical characteristics such as straight blond hair and blue eyes is an example of:

Answer 12

Genetic differences