Nurse 2200H Exam 3 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS
-exam elaborations with 100% verified answer/solutions- Excel &
Succeed - academic year (2026-2027)
90 Q&A
What is cultural competence? Ability to interact effectively w ppl of diff cultures
What are the key components of cultural competence? Knowledge(understanding), skills(adapting communication & care), & attitudes
(respecting & valuing)
How does cultural competency benefit nursing? Enhances patient-centered care, improves trust, & leads to better health
outcomes.
What is the relationship between cultural competency, fosters respect, empathy, and ethical care/enables nurses to adapt verbal &
professionalism, & communication? nonverbal approaches ensuring patients feel understood & comfortable.
What is cultural humility? Ongoing self-reflection & learning about other cultures to reduce power
imbalances.
Verbal Communication: lang barriers, lang spoken, hearing deficit, ASL
Nonverbal Communication: overall confidence whether what ur saying aligns w trust, mannerisms,
proximity
Listening & Empathy: how can we empathize w them to build that trust
What are some strategies for improving cultural Education & training, self-reflection & awareness, community & patient
competency in nursing? engagement, team collaboration.
What are competency challenges implicit bias & stereotyping, overcoming lang barriers, balancing
professionalism w cultural sensitivity
What is a health disparity? Differences in the incidence & prevalence of health conditions & health status
between groups based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc.
What is health inequity? Health disparities that stem from unfair & unjust systems, policies, practices &
limit access to opportunities/resources needed for health
How do health disparities differ from health inequities? Disparities are diffs in outcomes(WHAT we see); inequities are unfair, avoidable
causes of those diffs (WHY they happen+ethical judgement)
What are social determinants of health? Non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, including conditions of
daily life. Ex. economic stability, education access healthcare & quality,
neighborhood & built environment, & social & community context .
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, Who are considered vulnerable populations? Racial or ethnic minorities, children, elderly, socioeconomically disadvantaged,
underinsured or those w certain medical conditions
What is the goal of health equity? To attain the highest level of health for all ppl by addressing avoidable
inequalities.
What are some examples of health disparities? sexual orientation, gender, disability status, & geographic loco
What are some examples of health inequities? Education, income, & access to resources
What is the importance of self-reflection in cultural Helps healthcare providers recognize their biases & improve their interactions
competence? w patients
What is Healthy People 2030? The fifth iteration of the Healthy People initiative, addressing public health
priorities & challenges w specific, measurable objectives
Who does health literacy affect? Everyone but most vulnerable are older adults, English as second language
What is personal health literacy? Degree to which individuals can find, understand, & use info & services to
inform health-related decisions & actions for themselves & others
What is organizational health literacy? Degree to which organizations equitably enable individuals to find, understand,
& use actions for themselves & others
How does health literacy impact health status? A stronger predictor of an individuals health status than income, employment
status, education level, & racial or ethnic group.
What are some consequences of low health literacy? Struggles to understand health information, poor patient-provider
communication, & increased health disparities.
What are some recommendations from Healthy People Increase the proportion of adults who report their healthcare provider always
2030? asked them to describe how they will follow instructions, increase the health
literacy of the population, or reduce the proportion of adults who report poor
patient & provider communication
How can healthcare providers address health By implementing interventions that target unfair barriers to health access.
inequities?
What is the role of healthcare providers in addressing understand patients' social contexts & advocate for changes to improve health
SDOH? equity.
What is the relationship between health literacy and Higher health literacy is associated w better health outcomes & more effective
patient outcomes? self-management.
What strategies can nurses use to improve Create a shame-free environment, sit rather than stand, & draw or use visual
communication with patients? aides.
What is the goal of addressing health disparities? To promote health equity & ensure all individuals have the opportunity to
achieve optimal health
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QUESTIONS
-exam elaborations with 100% verified answer/solutions- Excel &
Succeed - academic year (2026-2027)
90 Q&A
What is cultural competence? Ability to interact effectively w ppl of diff cultures
What are the key components of cultural competence? Knowledge(understanding), skills(adapting communication & care), & attitudes
(respecting & valuing)
How does cultural competency benefit nursing? Enhances patient-centered care, improves trust, & leads to better health
outcomes.
What is the relationship between cultural competency, fosters respect, empathy, and ethical care/enables nurses to adapt verbal &
professionalism, & communication? nonverbal approaches ensuring patients feel understood & comfortable.
What is cultural humility? Ongoing self-reflection & learning about other cultures to reduce power
imbalances.
Verbal Communication: lang barriers, lang spoken, hearing deficit, ASL
Nonverbal Communication: overall confidence whether what ur saying aligns w trust, mannerisms,
proximity
Listening & Empathy: how can we empathize w them to build that trust
What are some strategies for improving cultural Education & training, self-reflection & awareness, community & patient
competency in nursing? engagement, team collaboration.
What are competency challenges implicit bias & stereotyping, overcoming lang barriers, balancing
professionalism w cultural sensitivity
What is a health disparity? Differences in the incidence & prevalence of health conditions & health status
between groups based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc.
What is health inequity? Health disparities that stem from unfair & unjust systems, policies, practices &
limit access to opportunities/resources needed for health
How do health disparities differ from health inequities? Disparities are diffs in outcomes(WHAT we see); inequities are unfair, avoidable
causes of those diffs (WHY they happen+ethical judgement)
What are social determinants of health? Non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, including conditions of
daily life. Ex. economic stability, education access healthcare & quality,
neighborhood & built environment, & social & community context .
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, Who are considered vulnerable populations? Racial or ethnic minorities, children, elderly, socioeconomically disadvantaged,
underinsured or those w certain medical conditions
What is the goal of health equity? To attain the highest level of health for all ppl by addressing avoidable
inequalities.
What are some examples of health disparities? sexual orientation, gender, disability status, & geographic loco
What are some examples of health inequities? Education, income, & access to resources
What is the importance of self-reflection in cultural Helps healthcare providers recognize their biases & improve their interactions
competence? w patients
What is Healthy People 2030? The fifth iteration of the Healthy People initiative, addressing public health
priorities & challenges w specific, measurable objectives
Who does health literacy affect? Everyone but most vulnerable are older adults, English as second language
What is personal health literacy? Degree to which individuals can find, understand, & use info & services to
inform health-related decisions & actions for themselves & others
What is organizational health literacy? Degree to which organizations equitably enable individuals to find, understand,
& use actions for themselves & others
How does health literacy impact health status? A stronger predictor of an individuals health status than income, employment
status, education level, & racial or ethnic group.
What are some consequences of low health literacy? Struggles to understand health information, poor patient-provider
communication, & increased health disparities.
What are some recommendations from Healthy People Increase the proportion of adults who report their healthcare provider always
2030? asked them to describe how they will follow instructions, increase the health
literacy of the population, or reduce the proportion of adults who report poor
patient & provider communication
How can healthcare providers address health By implementing interventions that target unfair barriers to health access.
inequities?
What is the role of healthcare providers in addressing understand patients' social contexts & advocate for changes to improve health
SDOH? equity.
What is the relationship between health literacy and Higher health literacy is associated w better health outcomes & more effective
patient outcomes? self-management.
What strategies can nurses use to improve Create a shame-free environment, sit rather than stand, & draw or use visual
communication with patients? aides.
What is the goal of addressing health disparities? To promote health equity & ensure all individuals have the opportunity to
achieve optimal health
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