Test 2 - NUR 504 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
Which of the following is true of implicit bias in health care?
a. It does not influence patient health outcomes.
b. It improves the use of empathy.
c. It is associated with disparities in treatment recommendations.
d. It is rarely exhibited by providers. ✅c. It is associated with disparities in treatment
recommendations.
The __________ is used in the field of psychology as a way to identify implicit bias.
a. Campinha-Bacote Model
b. Implicit Association Test
c. Cultural Bias Questionnaire
d. Gottlieb Test ✅b. Implicit Association Test
Where should a healthcare professional look to determine how to properly treat a
patient?
a. Formal education
b. Textbook
c. Patient
d. Caregiver of the patient ✅c. Patient
During which component of the mnemonic ETHNIC does the healthcare provider
facilitate putting the plan into action?
a. T
b. H
c. N
d. I ✅d. I
Which of the following questions might a clinician ask to understand the economic
needs of a patient?
a. "Are you allergic to anything in the environment that you are aware of?"
b. "How will this illness affect your life and the life of your family?"
c. "Where do you most often receive care when you are feeling ill or for routine
checkups?"
d. "How do you normally get medications or treatments that you need?" ✅d. "How do
you normally get medications or treatments that you need?"
Which of the following skin conditions would be of greater concern with an African
American male patient?
a. Scleroderma
b. Traction alopecia
c. Pseudofolliculitis barbate
, d. Keloids ✅c. Pseudofolliculitis barbate
You are performing an endocrine assessment on an Asian patient. Which of the
following conditions would be of greatest concern?
a. Diabetes
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Diabetic retinopathy ✅b. Hyperthyroidism
It is imperative that a healthcare provider use a reliable and valid tool to assess their
awareness and acceptance of diversity. ✅False
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have less incidence of cardiovascular disease
than Caucasians ✅True
What are the three categories of questions in the text that may be helpful in assessing
cultural and lifestyle values? Give an example of a question that may be asked in each
category. ✅Nutrition Sleep.
How many meals do you eat per day?
Environment,
Are you allergic to anything in your environment?
Sleep.
What is your usual bedtime?
According to Vilter & Thompson, the incidence of diabetes is __________ times greater
in those who are obese compared to those who are of average weight.
a. 2
b. 2.5
c. 3
d. 4 ✅b. 2.5
What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. To release hormones and cytokines
b. To regulate lipoprotein metabolism
c. To lower the resting pH of the stomach
d. To divert blood flow away from the gastrointestinal systems ✅c. To lower the resting
pH of the stomach
What happens when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?
a. Saliva production increases
b. Pancreatic enzymes are released
c. Peristalsis is initiated
d. Gallbladder function is inhibited ✅d. Gallbladder function is inhibited
Correct Answers
Which of the following is true of implicit bias in health care?
a. It does not influence patient health outcomes.
b. It improves the use of empathy.
c. It is associated with disparities in treatment recommendations.
d. It is rarely exhibited by providers. ✅c. It is associated with disparities in treatment
recommendations.
The __________ is used in the field of psychology as a way to identify implicit bias.
a. Campinha-Bacote Model
b. Implicit Association Test
c. Cultural Bias Questionnaire
d. Gottlieb Test ✅b. Implicit Association Test
Where should a healthcare professional look to determine how to properly treat a
patient?
a. Formal education
b. Textbook
c. Patient
d. Caregiver of the patient ✅c. Patient
During which component of the mnemonic ETHNIC does the healthcare provider
facilitate putting the plan into action?
a. T
b. H
c. N
d. I ✅d. I
Which of the following questions might a clinician ask to understand the economic
needs of a patient?
a. "Are you allergic to anything in the environment that you are aware of?"
b. "How will this illness affect your life and the life of your family?"
c. "Where do you most often receive care when you are feeling ill or for routine
checkups?"
d. "How do you normally get medications or treatments that you need?" ✅d. "How do
you normally get medications or treatments that you need?"
Which of the following skin conditions would be of greater concern with an African
American male patient?
a. Scleroderma
b. Traction alopecia
c. Pseudofolliculitis barbate
, d. Keloids ✅c. Pseudofolliculitis barbate
You are performing an endocrine assessment on an Asian patient. Which of the
following conditions would be of greatest concern?
a. Diabetes
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Diabetic retinopathy ✅b. Hyperthyroidism
It is imperative that a healthcare provider use a reliable and valid tool to assess their
awareness and acceptance of diversity. ✅False
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have less incidence of cardiovascular disease
than Caucasians ✅True
What are the three categories of questions in the text that may be helpful in assessing
cultural and lifestyle values? Give an example of a question that may be asked in each
category. ✅Nutrition Sleep.
How many meals do you eat per day?
Environment,
Are you allergic to anything in your environment?
Sleep.
What is your usual bedtime?
According to Vilter & Thompson, the incidence of diabetes is __________ times greater
in those who are obese compared to those who are of average weight.
a. 2
b. 2.5
c. 3
d. 4 ✅b. 2.5
What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. To release hormones and cytokines
b. To regulate lipoprotein metabolism
c. To lower the resting pH of the stomach
d. To divert blood flow away from the gastrointestinal systems ✅c. To lower the resting
pH of the stomach
What happens when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?
a. Saliva production increases
b. Pancreatic enzymes are released
c. Peristalsis is initiated
d. Gallbladder function is inhibited ✅d. Gallbladder function is inhibited
