Ricci Chapter 20 Test Bank 4th Edition Questions
with Correctly Answers Graded A Plus
A family has recently become homeless. Which of the following factors most likely contributed
to this situation?
a. Being from an ethnic minority background
b. Declining rates of poverty
c. Having multiple chronic illnesses
d. Being unable to find affordable housing - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Being unable to find
affordable housing
A health care professional is caring for an Arab American individual. Which of the following
cultural practices of this ethnic minority should be considered when planning care?
a. This ethnic culture tends to be future oriented.
b. Religion plays an important role in this culture.
c. Traditional cultural practices are infrequently used during a health crisis.
d. Members of this culture tend to have smaller families. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Religion
plays an important role in this culture.
A health care professional is caring for an individual who is homeless and has recently been
diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Which of the following factors is the most important to
consider when planning care?
,a. Considering the cost of the purchasing medications
b. Determining the pharmacy where medications will be obtained
c. Obtaining insurance that will pay for the follow-up care
d. Finding supportive housing for the individual - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Finding
supportive housing for the individual
A health care professional is caring for an individual who is homeless. Which of the following
considerations should be made?
a. The prevalence of substance abuse is much lower among the homeless population than the
general population.
b. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is much lower among the homeless population than the general
population.
c. The percentage of the population who has health insurance is much lower among the homeless
than the general population.
d. The percentage of the population who has limited access to medical care is much lower among
the homeless than the general population. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -The percentage of the
population who has health insurance is much lower among the homeless than the general
population.
A health care professional is leading a community action coalition to address the problem of
homelessness within the neighborhood. Which of the following statements would most
likely be made by health care professional?
, a. Homelessness should be addressed by improving financial assistance programs.
b. Homelessness should be of concern to everyone in the neighborhood.
c. Homelessness should be addressed by encouraging job growth in the area.
d. Homelessness should be of concern to the mental health providers in the area. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Homelessness should be of concern to everyone in the neighborhood.
A health care professional is offering an educational session about providing culturally congruent
care. Which of the following information would be included the presentation?
a. Hispanic Americans value keeping balance and harmony with the earth.
b. The oldest male is the decision maker in African American families.
c. Native Americans are present oriented, taking one day at a time.
d. The hot and cold concept of disease is part of the Asian American culture. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Native Americans are present oriented, taking one day at a time
A health care professional is providing education to the parents of an Asian American child who
has recently been diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Which of the following actions should be
taken by the health care professional?
a. Provide instructions to the child's father.
b. Encourage the parents to bring other siblings into the clinic for screening.
c. Schedule multiple educational sessions for the child and family.
with Correctly Answers Graded A Plus
A family has recently become homeless. Which of the following factors most likely contributed
to this situation?
a. Being from an ethnic minority background
b. Declining rates of poverty
c. Having multiple chronic illnesses
d. Being unable to find affordable housing - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Being unable to find
affordable housing
A health care professional is caring for an Arab American individual. Which of the following
cultural practices of this ethnic minority should be considered when planning care?
a. This ethnic culture tends to be future oriented.
b. Religion plays an important role in this culture.
c. Traditional cultural practices are infrequently used during a health crisis.
d. Members of this culture tend to have smaller families. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Religion
plays an important role in this culture.
A health care professional is caring for an individual who is homeless and has recently been
diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Which of the following factors is the most important to
consider when planning care?
,a. Considering the cost of the purchasing medications
b. Determining the pharmacy where medications will be obtained
c. Obtaining insurance that will pay for the follow-up care
d. Finding supportive housing for the individual - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Finding
supportive housing for the individual
A health care professional is caring for an individual who is homeless. Which of the following
considerations should be made?
a. The prevalence of substance abuse is much lower among the homeless population than the
general population.
b. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is much lower among the homeless population than the general
population.
c. The percentage of the population who has health insurance is much lower among the homeless
than the general population.
d. The percentage of the population who has limited access to medical care is much lower among
the homeless than the general population. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -The percentage of the
population who has health insurance is much lower among the homeless than the general
population.
A health care professional is leading a community action coalition to address the problem of
homelessness within the neighborhood. Which of the following statements would most
likely be made by health care professional?
, a. Homelessness should be addressed by improving financial assistance programs.
b. Homelessness should be of concern to everyone in the neighborhood.
c. Homelessness should be addressed by encouraging job growth in the area.
d. Homelessness should be of concern to the mental health providers in the area. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Homelessness should be of concern to everyone in the neighborhood.
A health care professional is offering an educational session about providing culturally congruent
care. Which of the following information would be included the presentation?
a. Hispanic Americans value keeping balance and harmony with the earth.
b. The oldest male is the decision maker in African American families.
c. Native Americans are present oriented, taking one day at a time.
d. The hot and cold concept of disease is part of the Asian American culture. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ -Native Americans are present oriented, taking one day at a time
A health care professional is providing education to the parents of an Asian American child who
has recently been diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Which of the following actions should be
taken by the health care professional?
a. Provide instructions to the child's father.
b. Encourage the parents to bring other siblings into the clinic for screening.
c. Schedule multiple educational sessions for the child and family.
