Chapter 3 - Diversity (Eliopoulos:
Gerontological Nursing, Ninth Edition) Exam
Questions And Answers
Nearly one in eight people in the United States speak a language other than English at home,
with one third of these people speaking:
a: Chinese
b. Arabic
c. Spanish
d. Vietnamese c. Span...
Nearly one in eight people in the United States speak a language other than English at home,
with one third of these people speaking:
a: Chinese
b. Arabic
c. Spanish
d. Vietnamese c. Spanish
In 2000, approximately 84% of older Americans were non-Hispanic White, while it is projected
that this population will decrease to 64% by 2050. During this same period, there will be a
dramatic growth among Hispanic older adults, who will represent nearly 20% of the older
population.
Members of an ethnic or cultural group share similar history, language, customs, and
characteristics; they also hold distinct beliefs about aging and older adults. Ethnic norms can also
influence:
, Chapter 3 - Diversity (Eliopoulos:
Gerontological Nursing, Ninth Edition) Exam
Questions And Answers
a. Response to pain
b. Choice in neighborhoods
c. Choices in places to dine
d. Circles of Friends a. Response to Pain
Ethnic norms can influence diet, response to pain, compliance with self-care activities and
medical treatments, trust in health care providers, and other factors.
Hispanic people now represent approximately_______ of the older population in the United
States.
a. 12%
b. 8%
c. 6%
d. 17% c. 6%
, Chapter 3 - Diversity (Eliopoulos:
Gerontological Nursing, Ninth Edition) Exam
Questions And Answers
The term Hispanic encompasses a variety of Spanish-speaking persons in America, including
those from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Hispanic people now represent approximately
6% of the older population in the United States, but this percentage is expected to increase.
Today, there are approximately 250,000 Hispanic Americans living in the United States, and the
fastest growing segment of the US population is Hispanic Americans older than 65 years.
Among all Hispanics, _________ people are the most highly educated and have the highest
earnings.
a. Puerto Rican
b. Mexican
c. Cuban
d. Latino c. Cuban
Most Cuban immigrants are recent newcomers to America; the majority of the greater than 1
million Cuban Americans fled Cuba after Castro seized power. More than 25% of the Cuban
American population resides in Florida, with other large groups in New York and New Jersey.
Among all Hispanics, Cuban people are the most highly educated and have the highest earnings.
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