Chapter 3 - Diversity (Eliopoulos:
Gerontological Nursing, Ninth Edition)
________ is the life force that circulates in the course of the body in invisible pathways
called meridians. - ANS-Qi
Accupuncture/Accupressure - ANS-Acupuncture and acupressure may be implemented to
diverse factors alongside the meridians to stimulate the float of qi.
Although almost ______ of the complete US populace is black, they represent handiest
______ of the older populace.
A. 35%, 19%
b. Forty four%, 12%
c. 14%, eight%
d. 27%, 16% - ANS-c. 14%, eight.Four%
Although almost 14% of the complete US populace is black, they represent only eight.4% of
the older populace. Most of this organization is of African descent. Historically, black
Americans have skilled a decrease trendy of dwelling and much less get entry to to health
care than their white opposite numbers. This is pondered in the lower lifestyles expectancy
of black Americans
Among all Hispanics, _________ humans are the maximum particularly educated and have
the very best income.
A. Puerto Rican
b. Mexican
c. Cuban
d. Latino - ANS-c. Cuban
Most Cuban immigrants are recent newbies to America; most people of the greater than 1
million Cuban Americans fled Cuba after Castro seized strength. More than 25% of the
Cuban American populace is living in Florida, with different huge groups in New York and
New Jersey. Among all Hispanics, Cuban people are the most fantastically educated and
feature the best earnings.
Among LGBT aged, (select all that practice)
a. Nearly one half of have a incapacity
b. More than 20% don't expose their sexual or gender identification to
their doctor.
C. Almost thirds have been victimized three or more instances.
D. 2% have located companionship in assisted residing facilities
e. 13% had been denied health care - ANS-a,b,c,e
, This generation lived thru a duration when substantial prejudice and discrimination existed in
opposition to people who have been LGBT; therefore, those people may not be open
approximately sexual orientation when in search of fitness services. Studies have observed
that LGBT older adults in network and lengthy-term care settings stated being frightened of
rejection and forget via caregivers, not being customary by means of different citizens, and
being compelled to cover their sexual orientation.
In addition, amongst LGBT aged:
Nearly one 1/2 have a disability and almost one 0.33 record despair.
There are better rates of mental distress and a more probability of smoking and attractive in
immoderate ingesting than heterosexual folks.
Almost thirds have been victimized three or extra times.
Thirteen percent had been denied health care or obtained inferior care.
More than 20% do not expose their sexual or gender identification to their doctor.
Approximately 6.Five million Jewish people are living in the United States, representing
_____ of the full population, with most dwelling in urban areas of the Middle Atlantic states. It
is envisioned that 1/2 of the arena's Jewish population is living in America.
A. 1.7%
b. 22%
c. 2.2%
d. Sixteen.Five% - ANS-c. 2.2%
Asian Americans constitute about ____ of the total nursing home populace.
A. 2%
b. Four%
c. 10%
d. Sixteen% - ANS-a. 2%
Although variations amongst numerous Asian American companies exist, some similarities
are strong family networks and the expectation that circle of relatives members will take care
of their older relatives at home. Asian Americans constitute approximately 2% of the full
nursing home populace.
Bisexual - ANS-a person who's sexually drawn to both sexes
Brujos - ANS-ladies who exercise witchcraft
Certain rituals may be practiced at death, consisting of:
a. Singing and dancing on the funeral in preference to mourning
b. Washing the body and sitting with it till it is buried
c. Paying respect by way of fasting until burial day
d. Analyzing out of the Tanakh (Jewish Bible) with the aid of each family member - ANS-b.
Contributors of the spiritual group washing the frame and sitting with it till burial.
Chinese medicine also considers the frame's balance on the subject of the five elements or
stages:
Match every detail to it is corresponding season (segment)
a. Wood a. Autumn
b. Hearth b. Spring
c. Earth c. Wintry weather
d. Metal d. Long summer season
Gerontological Nursing, Ninth Edition)
________ is the life force that circulates in the course of the body in invisible pathways
called meridians. - ANS-Qi
Accupuncture/Accupressure - ANS-Acupuncture and acupressure may be implemented to
diverse factors alongside the meridians to stimulate the float of qi.
Although almost ______ of the complete US populace is black, they represent handiest
______ of the older populace.
A. 35%, 19%
b. Forty four%, 12%
c. 14%, eight%
d. 27%, 16% - ANS-c. 14%, eight.Four%
Although almost 14% of the complete US populace is black, they represent only eight.4% of
the older populace. Most of this organization is of African descent. Historically, black
Americans have skilled a decrease trendy of dwelling and much less get entry to to health
care than their white opposite numbers. This is pondered in the lower lifestyles expectancy
of black Americans
Among all Hispanics, _________ humans are the maximum particularly educated and have
the very best income.
A. Puerto Rican
b. Mexican
c. Cuban
d. Latino - ANS-c. Cuban
Most Cuban immigrants are recent newbies to America; most people of the greater than 1
million Cuban Americans fled Cuba after Castro seized strength. More than 25% of the
Cuban American populace is living in Florida, with different huge groups in New York and
New Jersey. Among all Hispanics, Cuban people are the most fantastically educated and
feature the best earnings.
Among LGBT aged, (select all that practice)
a. Nearly one half of have a incapacity
b. More than 20% don't expose their sexual or gender identification to
their doctor.
C. Almost thirds have been victimized three or more instances.
D. 2% have located companionship in assisted residing facilities
e. 13% had been denied health care - ANS-a,b,c,e
, This generation lived thru a duration when substantial prejudice and discrimination existed in
opposition to people who have been LGBT; therefore, those people may not be open
approximately sexual orientation when in search of fitness services. Studies have observed
that LGBT older adults in network and lengthy-term care settings stated being frightened of
rejection and forget via caregivers, not being customary by means of different citizens, and
being compelled to cover their sexual orientation.
In addition, amongst LGBT aged:
Nearly one 1/2 have a disability and almost one 0.33 record despair.
There are better rates of mental distress and a more probability of smoking and attractive in
immoderate ingesting than heterosexual folks.
Almost thirds have been victimized three or extra times.
Thirteen percent had been denied health care or obtained inferior care.
More than 20% do not expose their sexual or gender identification to their doctor.
Approximately 6.Five million Jewish people are living in the United States, representing
_____ of the full population, with most dwelling in urban areas of the Middle Atlantic states. It
is envisioned that 1/2 of the arena's Jewish population is living in America.
A. 1.7%
b. 22%
c. 2.2%
d. Sixteen.Five% - ANS-c. 2.2%
Asian Americans constitute about ____ of the total nursing home populace.
A. 2%
b. Four%
c. 10%
d. Sixteen% - ANS-a. 2%
Although variations amongst numerous Asian American companies exist, some similarities
are strong family networks and the expectation that circle of relatives members will take care
of their older relatives at home. Asian Americans constitute approximately 2% of the full
nursing home populace.
Bisexual - ANS-a person who's sexually drawn to both sexes
Brujos - ANS-ladies who exercise witchcraft
Certain rituals may be practiced at death, consisting of:
a. Singing and dancing on the funeral in preference to mourning
b. Washing the body and sitting with it till it is buried
c. Paying respect by way of fasting until burial day
d. Analyzing out of the Tanakh (Jewish Bible) with the aid of each family member - ANS-b.
Contributors of the spiritual group washing the frame and sitting with it till burial.
Chinese medicine also considers the frame's balance on the subject of the five elements or
stages:
Match every detail to it is corresponding season (segment)
a. Wood a. Autumn
b. Hearth b. Spring
c. Earth c. Wintry weather
d. Metal d. Long summer season
