Exam 15: Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

A dynamic conceptual model of cultural competence developed by Campinha-Bacote for health care professionals views cultural competence as a process rather than an end result.

Health disparities can exist in regard to access to healthcare; delivery of quality, competent health care services; and health outcomes.

The health care work force is expected to ____ in the coming years.

Match the stage of cultural competence in the right column with its correct description in the left column. Options will be used only once. -​Works in society to improve cultural relations

An evaluation of Hispanic health beliefs and practices indicates a greater emphasis on the power of ____ and less on preventive health care.

REACH U.S. is a program established by the CDC that aims to _____.

Advising a Mexican woman who wishes to lose weight to try increasing her level of exercise, decreasing her intake of cheese, or increasing her intake of lean protein is an example of which LEARN guideline?

A nonprofessional interpreter is often sufficient for use in health care settings.

Minority health care professionals are more likely to work in medically underserved communities.

Match the definition in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will be used only once. -​A collection of beliefs that includes an evaluative aspect

An overarching objective of Healthy People 2020 is to improve the linguistic and cultural competency of public health professionals.

Which group has a high prevalence of diabetes and a high death rate from cirrhosis?

Match the definition in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will be used only once. -​Exist when a segment of the population bears a disproportionate incidence of a health condition or illness

Minorities and the poor are more likely to live in polluted environment sand to work in hazardous occupations that increase the likelihood of exposure to ____.

Match the definition in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will be used only once. -​Considering one's own beliefs and viewpoints to be the best

Match the health disparity with the most appropriate ethnic group in the right column. Options will be used more than once. -​A select subgroup of this ethic group has the highest incidence of diabetes in the world

Define cultural competency for community nutrition professionals.

Avoiding eye contact is often considered proper behavior among Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans.

Rural Americans have lower rates of chronic illness and enjoy better overall health than those living in urban areas.

Match the definition in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will be used only once. -​In the U.S., American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, blacks or African Americans, or Hispanics or Latinos