AND ANSWERS COMPLETE NURSING
STUDY GUIDE AND A+ EXAM PREP
African American - CORRECT ANSWER--strong family ties
-religion is important
-often use holistic and/or home remedies prior to seeking medical care
-high mortality rate from high fat, high sodium diet- hypertension, stroke
Latino/hispanic - CORRECT ANSWER--family unit is a priority
- highest rate of uninsured in the U.S.
- undocumented immigrants are a huge disparity
-often lack medical history/documents
-may delay medical treatment due to availability of pharmaceuticals
without Rx or use of folk healer instead (curandero)
- common health problems include diabetes and liver disease
LGBTQ - CORRECT ANSWER--may be hesitant to seek healthcare due to
stigmas and discriminations
-spiritual distress is common nursing diagnosis as lifestyle may conflict
with religious beliefs
-important to promote safe sex practices in this culture to decrease the risk
of STIs, anal cancers, HIV
,Homeless - CORRECT ANSWER--includes many veterans value small
items such as blankets, toothbrushes
- 70% lack insurance; hospital ED often primary source of care (leads to
decreased continuity of care)
- lack adequate nutrition (increased fat and cholesterol in diet due to
cheaper/free foods are often unhealthy ones)
-premature mortality rates
- areas of concern for health promotion includes substance use disorders,
lack of vaccinations, mental health issues
Incarcerated - CORRECT ANSWER--disparity among races that are
incarcerated (black & Hispanic > white)
-nutritional deficiencies are common due to low-budget diet
- increased risk for hospitalization due to overdose after discharge
- high fat/high carb diet and lack of exercise=CV disease, DM
- increased risk of HIV, Hepatitis C—safe sex practices important area of
health promotion
Migrant Workers - CORRECT ANSWER--Latino/Hispanic and Asian
make up the largest portion of this group
- most often lack insurance; can't afford healthcare; can't afford to miss
work because it will decrease family income so they often go untreated for
various illnesses including DM, HTN
- older workers rely on folk practices which vary with country/culture of
origin
, Jewish - CORRECT ANSWER--belief that all bodies are sacred gift from
God and therefore believe in healthcare for all and seek healthcare
treatment early
- dietary restrictions important—Kosher foods, no blood in meat, no meat
and dairy mix, no pork or shellfish
- prayers three times per day believe in community obligation to care for
one another; racial inclusiveness is valued
- anti-abortion, anti-organ transplant and donation, anti-fertility tx
American Indian/ Alaskan Native - CORRECT ANSWER--direct eye
contact is disrespectful
- Shaman (medicine man/woman) is primary source of tx
- Animism and nature important part of beliefs
- significant healthcare problems include liver disease, mental health issues
(increased suicide rates), DM
- psychoactive substances (alcohol, naturally-occurring hallucinogens) are
often part of ceremonies/rituals
Indian - CORRECT ANSWER--Ayurveda holistic practices commonly used
- Mostly vegetarian diet; no pork or beef; fasting is commo Florence
Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER-established first training school for
nurses in London
Dorothea L. Dix - CORRECT ANSWER-superintendent of women nurses
by union army