Deck 10: Human Diversity

Question 1

According to the 2010 U.S.Census,more than 40% of the population was 60 years old and older.This age class of citizens represents a very large population that will have a significant impact on the country with regard to economics,politics,health care,employment,and so on.This group is collectively referred to as _____,and the country will undoubtedly change in many ways to accommodate these valued members of society.

A)Generation X citizens
B)Generation Y citizens
C)baby boomers
D)postwar citizens

Answer 1

C
As the so-called baby boom generation ages,persons considered to be seniors will by most accounts overtake the current majority population.Their demands as a population demographic will likely have a profound impact on economics,social,and cultural issues.

Question 2

All of the following are considered cultures EXCEPT

A)Hmong.
B)Native American.
C)Slovakian.
D)Floridian.

Answer 2

D
Humans are divided into different cultures.They are not specific to geographic boundaries such as states.Cultures develop behaviors,norms,and values that are suited to a specific environment and over time take on the strength of tradition.Even when conditions or environments change,cultures often do not.

Question 3

Another term for human diversity is

A)independence.
B)social autonomy.
C)cultural diversity.
D)existentialism.

Answer 3

C
Human diversity,also called cultural diversity,addresses the variety of human societies and cultures and examines their similarities and differences.Human diversity simply means the differences inherent among people.Studies indicate that these differences are what make each person unique and valuable in his or her own right.

Question 4

In the process of preparing a Hmong patient for an interventional procedure,you discover the patient speaks no English.She has no family members with her and was escorted down by hospital transport.A necessary part of the examination is for the patient to complete an informed consent document.An effective strategy you could use to accomplish this would be

A)speaking slowly and deliberately in English and showing the patient where to sign the document.
B)trying to act out the intent of the document through demonstration and modeling.
C)asking a coworker to witness your explanation of the document and the patient's signature.
D)delaying the procedure until a hospital translator can be present during the explanation.

Question 5

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 provides for all of the following conditions EXCEPT

A)employees must speak English and understand the nature of disability.
B)legal protection against discrimination because of physical or mental disability.
C)institutions must make reasonable accommodations for all individuals.
D)guarantees basic human rights to persons with a disability.

Question 6

The commitment to cultural diversity is an integral part of the medical imaging profession as evidenced by official position statements from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).In a continuing effort to broaden the profession's human diversity,a well-known student scholarship is available,known as the _____ Scholarship.

A)Ed Jerman Merit
B)GE Minority Merit
C)Royce Osborne Minority Student
D)Clarence Dally Diversity

Question 7

It is safe to conclude that in the years ahead,the U.S.population will

A)become less ethnically diverse.
B)demonstrate a younger average age.
C)require a more diverse health care labor force.
D)become more of a single linguistic society.

Question 8

You are working as a radiographer in a small community hospital.As you get on the elevator to ride up to the cafeteria for your morning break,you are joined by a group of people who are quite vocal about the skin tone and dialect of the doctor that is taking care of one of their family members.This group inherently demonstrates a group

A)consortium.
B)consensus.
C)bias.
D)assimilation.

Question 9

It is illegal to deny an individual the opportunity to advance professionally through employment because of

A)gender.
B)technical skills.
C)daycare needs.
D)personal hygiene.

Question 10

Valuable traits of the U.S.mainstream culture include which of the following?
1)Strong work ethic
2)Efficiency
3)Travel and mobility
4)Tolerance and patience
5)Individualism
6)Capitalism
7)Competition

A)1,2,4,and 6 only
B)1,3,4,5,and 7 only
C)1,2,5,and 7 only
D)2,4,5,6,and 7 only

Question 11

Which of the following would not reflect a human diversity characteristic?

A)Disability
B)Gender
C)Occupation
D)Race

Question 12

To protect the human rights of people with disabilities,four essential core values of human rights were recognized by the 1993 Vienna Declaration for Human Rights.These core values are

A)freedom of speech,assembly,vote,and travel.
B)solidarity,dignity,autonomy,and equality.
C)religion,expression,employment,and education.
D)integrity,justice,due process,and appeal.

Question 13

As you are enjoying a light breakfast in a local coffee shop,a small group sits down at an adjacent table.As they talk,you overhear them making derogatory statements about people who are obese.Comments such as,"I can't believe people can eat so much!" and "How can they let themselves get that way?" are typical of the conversation.One group member openly states,"Why can't they be like us,fit and trim?" This group is demonstrating

A)ethnocentrism.
B)assimilation.
C)biculturalism.
D)racism.

Question 14

To perform effectively and compassionately as a radiologic sciences professional,it is important to understand the areas of human cultural diversity.These may include
1)social organizations.
2)phobias.
3)symbolism.
4)space.
5)time.
6)communication.

A)1,3,4,and 6 only.
B)1,2,3,and 5 only.
C)1,4,5,and 6 only.
D)2,3,and 6 only.

Question 15

The irrational fear of a homosexual person's sexual orientation is referred to as

A)heterosexuality.
B)unisexuality.
C)homophobia.
D)homogeneosity.

Question 16

A person's hair color and texture as well as his or her skin condition would be an example of what area of human diversity?

A)Social organizations
B)Communication
C)Biologic variations
D)Environmental control

Question 17

A social organization that seeks to understand and accept peoples from diverse backgrounds through policies and procedures,communication media,activities,and so on in an effort to achieve a positive cross-cultural environment is seeking to achieve

A)socialism.
B)cultural competency.
C)social autonomy.
D)segregation.

Question 18

For a medical imaging department manager,reasonable efforts to improve human diversity in the department would include all of the following EXCEPT

A)multilingual signage throughout the department.
B)requiring staff to attend diversity in-services.
C)participating in an effective resource pool of interpreters.
D)requiring all department employees to speak a second language.

Question 19

A native-born Latino individual who has moved to the United States and successfully blended into local community activities,such as work,church,school,and volunteering,without losing his native culture demonstrates

A)identity.
B)biculturalism.
C)assimilation.
D)ethnocentrism.

Question 20

An ethnic group that would place a cultural core value on the sacredness of the earth and its waters,clean air,wildlife,and foliage would most likely be

A)Native American.
B)Latino.
C)Mexican American.
D)European American.