HSC 380 quizzes

__________ was the landmark case in which racially segregated schools were declared unconstitutional on the basis that "separate was not equal."

Brown v. Board of Education

T or F? Abuse of the elderly is not pervasive.

False

By treaty rights, _____________________ own their own lands

Native Americans

The overriding definition of cultural competence is provided by the:

OMH

cultural incongruence is

a person who has a difference in the cultural frame of references or the daily realities of every day lives of the people they work with.

The elderly suffer disproportionately from _____________ _________________

chronic illnesses.

An institution's diversity __________ may cause faculty of color to face diversity pressures, isolation, and racism.

climate

Compared to their peers in earlier generations, the health status of America's nearly 80 million children has generally declined.

false

During the first decade of the 19th century, there was a shift from infectious disease to unintentional injuries and homicide as the first and second leading causes of death.

false

Generally speaking, health disparity refers to equal status in health among varying racial and ethnic groups.

false

Health disparities no longer exist in the United States.

false

One's health status has little impact on their engagement within the education system and vice versa.

false

T o F? nursing homes rarely have skilled nurses.

false

T or F? Cultural norms, which may vary by income, do not play a role in behavioral choices like smoking and diet.

false

T or F? Illness/disease is generally worse in urban communities as compared to rural communities.

false

T or F? The White majority tends to have poorer health, higher mortality and morbidity rates, and less access to quality health services.

false

T or F? The population makeup of people in rural communities is the same as urban communities.

false

The association between tooth decay and socioeconomic status has not been well documented.

false

The concepts of diversity and cultural competency are the same.

false

True or False? Eligibility guidelines for Medicaid are set by states and are income based, designed primarily for the rich.

false

U.S. demographics are stabilized and are not changing.

false

true or false? cancer rates are lower among black women when compared with white women

false

True or false? If supermarkets build in low-income neighborhoods, but the people in those neighborhoods cannot afford the food, the outcome is known as a food desert.

false - its food mirage

STEM stands for Science, Teaching, and Math.

false -- it's science, technology, engineering, & math

Although health disparities impact various groups in the United States, the gap is widest between Asian and White people.

false-- it's between Black & White people

Religion and spirituality have never held a central place in the narrative of Black existence in the United States.

false-- they always have

Religion and spirituality are terms that are often used interchangeably, and they describe the same aspects of one's relationship to faith.

false--- they describe different aspects of faith

Respect, obedience, and caring for parents are all key aspects of a concept known as

filial piety

There is much controversy regarding the meaning of _____________ _____________

health disparities

One of the risky behaviors that individuals in rural communities participate in that may impact their health is:

heavy alcohol consumption

The __________ _______________ for members of the rural community is generally lower than urban communities across all racial, ethnic, and gender categories

life expectancy

the main racial & ethnic groups, as determined by the ________ are designated by category for federal statistics & administrative reporting

office of management & budget (OMB)

A __________ is needed to accomplish the comprehensive process of incorporating cultural competence as a key component of health care.

paradigm shift

Food injustice is a result of which of the following factors?

politics, education, & culture

__________ is a core element of population health that focuses on health determinants, prevention, and public health policy.

public health

Which of the following types of food is generally prepared with a great deal of seasoning, especially salt, with numerous fried dishes and is not a healthy approach to eating? gourmet food vegetarian food soul food none of these is correct

soul food

Evidence-based research indicates that racial/ethnic diversity in the delivery of health care improves outcomes for:

the emerging majority population

__________ is where individuals can go to review coverage options and ultimately choose a health insurance plan from competitive providers.

the health insurance exchange market

__________ are not as diverse as the general population.

the health professions

as a consequences of beliefs, people from different cultures may have different

treatment seeking behaviors

Belief is the composition of seemingly insignificant moments that expose the deep thoughts that drive one's engagement with self and others.

true

Compelling evidence shows that the lack of diversity in the workforce effectively limits access to quality health care by minorities and poor communities.

true

Cultural competence was initially viewed as a way to eliminate cultural and language barriers between providers and patients with limited English proficiency.

true

Cultural nuances are subtle differences between particular cultures.

true

Curricula designed to help students achieve cultural competence prepares them for working in more diverse environments.

true

For women who live in low-income communities, there is an increased risk of poor health outcomes.

true

Genetics has no substantial basis as the sole explanation of health disparities.

true

Geographic location and socioeconomic status are two primary factors and predictors of one's access to and engagement with both the health care and education systems.

true

Health disparities are a drain on the U.S. economy.

true

IQ testing, initially used to determine intellectual capabilities and identify those who were "intellectually inferior" and "feeble-minded," provided the science that has been used to formulate and justify current test-based practices and policies.

true

In exploring race in terms of women's health, cultural norms are significant.

true

Key factors that must be taken into consideration regarding the health status of women include race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

true

Looking at models of success in the sciences, evidence-based practices that are working to increase diversity can be identified.

true

Many undocumented immigrants will have poorer health because they will seek care in emergency rooms or not seek care at all.

true

More than 2 million refugees were admitted to the United Sates between 1975 and 2000.

true

The White population, which is currently the majority population, has a higher health status than members of the African American/Black population.

true

There are significant demographic changes currently taking place in the United States that are having a direct impact on health care.

true

True or False? Health insurance is a critical factor in terms of health status.

true

True or False? More White people are insured than people from emerging majorities.

true

True or False? Native Americans are the only indigenous group to the US

true

True or False? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a federal statute that was signed into U.S. law by President Barack Obama.

true

Which of the following studies involved the manipulation of Black men into believing that they were receiving treatment for syphilis?

tuskegee syphyllis study

__________ medicine and medical education have never had the level of diversity of other healthcare professions.

veterinary

When asked about prayer and attendance at religious services, __________ of African Americans say they pray daily.

76%

There are __________ common themes or elements that have been proven to increase diversity.

12

Childhood obesity is defined as a body mass index greater than:

30 kg/m^2

The __________ expands funding for community health centers.

ACA

________ are now the 2nd largest emerging majority in the U.S.

African Americans

__________ are descendants of slaves, and may have inherited the dietary preferences of slaves that have been passed from one generation to the next.

African Americans

The belief that once an individual lives beyond the life expectancy of their nation, or what may be considered a normal lifespan, healthcare entitlement should be reduced, is an example of:

Ageism

The __________ standards were developed by the Office of Minority Health to provide guidance relative to cultural and linguistic competence.

CLAS

Which location has universal health care, which is paid for by income taxes and sales tax?

Canada

To help ensure that women experience healthy birth outcomes, the __________ recommends certain protocols for pregnant women.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Recent analyses of health conditions in __________ have revealed that Black people fare worse than Whites or Hispanics on a variety of indicators, including stroke, diabetes, and breast cancer mortality, as well as maternal smoking.

Chicago

_________________ _______________is a risk factor that contributes to poor health conditions for people living in rural environments.

Geographic isolation

Migrant and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs) experience myriad issues, including

Hazardous work environments, poverty, and low wages

Federally Qualified Health Centers receive funding from the

Health Resources Services Administration

The __________ report, Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care, provided insight regarding healthcare inequities.

IOM's

__________ competence involves understanding the fact that many people in the United States do not speak English or have limited English proficiency.

Linguistic

Asthma is most common among __________ children, who suffer higher morbidity and mortality as compared to their white counterparts.

african american/black

Lack of sufficient health care for some in the United States has led to:

both poorer health & health inequality

Health disparities have a variety of contributing factors or __________________

determinants

The __________ refers to the idea that, in lower socioeconomic status communities, individuals may not have computers.

digital divide

__________ is a term that is used to describe an inevitable change taking place in American society based on the prediction that by the years 2042-2050, in certain areas in the U.S., the majority populations will be Hispanic and Black people and other non-majority groups.

emerging majority

Elderly people in ______________ ______________ groups have exceedingly worse problems than their _________ counterparts.

emerging majority white

Migrant and seasonal agricultural workers have an _____________ ____________ __________ that is approximately twice the national average.

infant mortality rate

What best provides an indication of the health status of mothers and children?

infant mortality rate