NGR 7661
Vulnerable Populations
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key factor contributing to health
disparities among vulnerable populations?
- A. Access to advanced medical technology
- B. Socioeconomic status
- C. Genetic predisposition
- D. Availability of recreational facilities
- Answer: B. Socioeconomic status
- Rationale: Socioeconomic status significantly impacts
access to healthcare, education, and resources, contributing to
health disparities.
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,2. What is the primary goal of culturally competent care in
nursing?
- A. To standardize care procedures
- B. To reduce healthcare costs
- C. To improve patient outcomes by respecting cultural
differences
- D. To increase the use of technology in healthcare
- Answer: C. To improve patient outcomes by respecting
cultural differences
- Rationale: Culturally competent care aims to provide care
that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural needs of
patients, improving outcomes.
3. Which of the following is an example of a social determinant
of health?
- A. Blood pressure
- B. Employment status
- C. Genetic mutations
- D. Body mass index (BMI)
- Answer: B. Employment status
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, - Rationale: Social determinants of health include factors
such as employment status, education, and income, which
influence health outcomes.
4. Which model emphasizes the importance of addressing social
and environmental factors in health promotion?
- A. Biomedical Model
- B. Biopsychosocial Model
- C. Health Belief Model
- D. Ecological Model
- Answer: D. Ecological Model
- Rationale: The Ecological Model considers the interaction
between individuals and their social and environmental contexts
in health promotion.
5. What is the role of community health workers in addressing
health disparities?
- A. Providing advanced medical treatments
- B. Conducting laboratory research
- C. Bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the
community
- D. Developing healthcare policies
©2024/2025
Vulnerable Populations
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key factor contributing to health
disparities among vulnerable populations?
- A. Access to advanced medical technology
- B. Socioeconomic status
- C. Genetic predisposition
- D. Availability of recreational facilities
- Answer: B. Socioeconomic status
- Rationale: Socioeconomic status significantly impacts
access to healthcare, education, and resources, contributing to
health disparities.
©2024/2025
,2. What is the primary goal of culturally competent care in
nursing?
- A. To standardize care procedures
- B. To reduce healthcare costs
- C. To improve patient outcomes by respecting cultural
differences
- D. To increase the use of technology in healthcare
- Answer: C. To improve patient outcomes by respecting
cultural differences
- Rationale: Culturally competent care aims to provide care
that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural needs of
patients, improving outcomes.
3. Which of the following is an example of a social determinant
of health?
- A. Blood pressure
- B. Employment status
- C. Genetic mutations
- D. Body mass index (BMI)
- Answer: B. Employment status
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Social determinants of health include factors
such as employment status, education, and income, which
influence health outcomes.
4. Which model emphasizes the importance of addressing social
and environmental factors in health promotion?
- A. Biomedical Model
- B. Biopsychosocial Model
- C. Health Belief Model
- D. Ecological Model
- Answer: D. Ecological Model
- Rationale: The Ecological Model considers the interaction
between individuals and their social and environmental contexts
in health promotion.
5. What is the role of community health workers in addressing
health disparities?
- A. Providing advanced medical treatments
- B. Conducting laboratory research
- C. Bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the
community
- D. Developing healthcare policies
©2024/2025
