Question 1

Social determinants of health that contribute to health disparities include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors are social determinants of health that can contribute to health disparities.

Question 2

Structural barriers may impede patient care and increase disparities. Which of the following is an example of a structural barrier?

Accepted Answer

Clinic hours from 9 to 5 can prevent individuals who work during those hours from accessing care, thus acting as a structural barrier.

Question 3

Concerns with the term cultural competence include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Cultural competence is a complex and evolving concept, making it difficult to achieve complete competence and challenging to measure accurately.

Question 4

The National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) provide for:

Accepted Answer

The National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) encompass all these aspects: recruiting a diverse workforce, community partnering, providing language services, and conducting self-assessments to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Question 5

A hospital can demonstrate inclusivity by community engagement through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A hospital can demonstrate inclusivity by engaging with the community through various means such as seeking community input, conducting education efforts, forming advisory panels, and organizing health fairs.

Question 6

Benefits of a diverse health care workforce include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A diverse healthcare workforce leads to a more inclusive environment, better matches the diversity of the patient population, enhances cultural competence, and enriches the talent pool.

Question 7

Health disparities represent significant differences in terms of health status and health outcomes between one population and another.

Accepted Answer

Health disparities refer to the differences in health status and outcomes that are often observed between different population groups, often due to factors like socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and access to healthcare.

Question 8

There is one specific destination or goal for all health care organizations to achieve in terms of cultural proficiency.

Accepted Answer

Cultural proficiency in healthcare is a continuous process and varies based on the specific needs and contexts of different organizations and communities they serve. There is no single, universal goal for all organizations.

Question 9

Research is required to document the impact of cultural competency interventions.

Accepted Answer

Research is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of cultural competency interventions in various settings, ensuring they achieve their intended goals and improve outcomes.

Question 10

Examples of health disparities data include differences in life expectancy, health care utilization, and incidence of diseases.

Accepted Answer

Health disparities data often highlight variations in health outcomes and access to healthcare services among different populations, including life expectancy, healthcare utilization, and disease incidence.

Question 11

Underserved populations as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Resources and Services Administration as those who do not have public transportation to a major cancer center within 100 miles.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Resources and Services Administration defines underserved populations based on various factors including economic, geographic, and social barriers to healthcare, not solely on the availability of public transportation to a cancer center.

Question 12

Define each of the following terms in your own words in 2-3 sentences.
• Demographic data
• CLAS
• Community engagement
• Health disparities
• Social determinants
• Health inequity
• Underserved populations
• Cultural competence
• Majority-minority nation
• Multilingual services

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Question 13

Find one recent statistic on the Internet that describes the differences in health outcomes between two groups in your community or state. (Select groups that have not previously been discussed in the chapter.)

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Question 14

Find one organization on the Internet that is working to address social determinants of health. Describe what they are doing and how this addresses health disparities.

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Question 15

You are the manager of a pediatric clinic. Outline the steps to assess the cultural proficiency of the organization.

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Question 16

Name two social determinants of health that could be addressed by public policies, and explain how.

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Quiz 14: Addressing Health Disparities: Cultural Proficiency