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Chapter 3 - Diversity (Eliopoulos Gerontological Nursing, Ninth Edition) Exam Questions and Answers
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Chapter 3 - Diversity (Eliopoulos:Gerontological Nursing, Ninth Edition)
Bisexual - Answers -a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes
ethnic group - Answers -Group of people who share common ancestry, language,
religion, racial, cultural, customs, or combination of such characteristics
Culture - Answers -Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.
Ethnogeriatrics - Answers -the effects of ethnicity and culture on the health and well-
being of older adults
Gay - Answers -A homosexual person, typically a homosexual male.
Lesbian - Answers -a term referring to homosexual women.
race - Answers -A group of human beings distinguished by physical traits, blood types,
genetic code patterns or genetically inherited characteristics.
Transgender - Answers -Identification with a gender that does not match one's
biological gender.
Nearly one in eight people in the United States speak a language other than English at
home, with one third of these people speaking:
a: Chinese
b. Arabic
c. Spanish
d. Vietnamese - Answers -c. Spanish
In 2000, approximately 84% of older Americans were non-Hispanic White, while it is
projected that this population will decrease to 64% by 2050. During this same period,
there will be a dramatic growth among Hispanic older adults, who will represent nearly
20% of the older population.
Members of an ethnic or cultural group share similar history, language, customs, and
characteristics; they also hold distinct beliefs about aging and older adults. Ethnic norms
can also influence:
a. Response to pain
, b. Choice in neighborhoods
c. Choices in places to dine
d. Circles of Friends - Answers -a. Response to Pain
Ethnic norms can influence diet, response to pain, compliance with self-care activities
and medical treatments, trust in health care providers, and other factors.
Hispanic people now represent approximately_______ of the older population in the
United States.
a. 12%
b. 8%
c. 6%
d. 17% - Answers -c. 6%
The term Hispanic encompasses a variety of Spanish-speaking persons in America,
including those from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Hispanic people now
represent approximately 6% of the older population in the United States, but this
percentage is expected to increase. Today, there are approximately 250,000 Hispanic
Americans living in the United States, and the fastest growing segment of the US
population is Hispanic Americans older than 65 years.
Among all Hispanics, _________ people are the most highly educated and have the
highest earnings.
a. Puerto Rican
b. Mexican
c. Cuban
d. Latino - Answers -c. Cuban
Most Cuban immigrants are recent newcomers to America; the majority of the greater
than 1 million Cuban Americans fled Cuba after Castro seized power. More than 25% of
the Cuban American population resides in Florida, with other large groups in New York
and New Jersey. Among all Hispanics, Cuban people are the most highly educated and
have the highest earnings.
Many Hispanic people view states of health and illness as the actions of God; by
treating one's body with respect, living a good life, and praying, one will be rewarded by
God with good health. Illness results when one has violated good practices of living or is
being punished by God. True/False - Answers -True
Medals and crosses may be worn at all times to facilitate well-being, and prayer plays
an important part in the healing process. Illness may be viewed as a family affair, with
multiple family members involved with the care of the sick individual. Rather than using
practitioners of Western medicine to treat their health problems, some Hispanic persons
may prefer traditional practitioners
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