NR 222 - ch 2 health and wellness test questions

ch 2 health and wellness test questions NR 222 - ch 2 health and wellness test questions MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following statements about ethnic minorities in the United States is accurate? a. It is estimated that the percentage of ethnic minorities will decrease during the next 30 years. b. It is estimated that ethnic minorities will increase to one in two by 2050. c. The increasing population of refugees has been a significant contributor to the increase in ethnic minorities. d. The increasing population of ethnic minorities has helped decrease the health disparities faced by this population. ANS: B It is estimated that the number of ethnic minorities will increase to one in two by 2050. In 2010, it was estimated that 33% of the population was from an ethnic minority. The increasing population of immigrants has been a significant contributor to the increasing populations of major ethnic groups. The increasing populations of ethnic groups is one factor that is producing disparities in health status and access of the health care system. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)