Question 1

Minority populations are still underrepresented in the health professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A term used to describe an individual assimilating to another culture by assuming its practices and beliefs is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Acculturate 
C)  Cross-cultural 
D)  Cultural diversity 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Acculturate 
C)  Cross-cultural 
D)  Cultural diversity 
E)  All of the above B

Question 3

What is the term used when numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups are present and tolerated within a society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Pluralism 
C)  Cross-cultural 
D)  Cultural diversity 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Pluralism 
C)  Cross-cultural 
D)  Cultural diversity 
E)  None of the above B

Question 4

Culture is related to dental hygiene because disease and health often are culturally determined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are beliefs that are centered on European values and experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Eurocentric 
C)  Anglocentric 
D)  Unioncentric 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Eurocentric 
C)  Anglocentric 
D)  Unioncentric 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

The integration of the patient's socioethnocultural background into the dental hygiene process is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
B)  Target assessments 
C)  Cultural diversity 
D)  Cultural barriers 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
B)  Target assessments 
C)  Cultural diversity 
D)  Cultural barriers 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

The provider who is ethnocentric tends to antagonize and alienate patients from other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Communication can be accomplished ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Orally 
B)  In writing 
C)  By body language 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Orally 
B)  In writing 
C)  By body language 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-People from different cultures

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene

Question 10

Americans are viewed as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A melting pot 
B)  A salad bowl 
C)  Jello with fruit 
D)  Apples and oranges 
E)  None of the above 
A)  A melting pot 
B)  A salad bowl 
C)  Jello with fruit 
D)  Apples and oranges 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

A person's ethnicity refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural heritage 
B)  Physical characteristics 
C)  Hair color 
D)  European country of origin 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Cultural heritage 
B)  Physical characteristics 
C)  Hair color 
D)  European country of origin 
E)  All of the above

Question 12

Successful communication with other cultures takes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Time 
B)  Patience 
C)  Caring 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Time 
B)  Patience 
C)  Caring 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Culture encompasses which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attitudes 
B)  Values 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Attitudes 
B)  Values 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

Displaying an accepting, nonjudgmental demeanor when presented with cultural diversity is a guideline for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Building an effective infrastructure 
B)  Developing a lesson plan 
C)  Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
D)  Barrier posts 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Building an effective infrastructure 
B)  Developing a lesson plan 
C)  Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
D)  Barrier posts 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

What is the belief that because the patient looks like the health care provider, there are no cultural differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Ethnocultural 
C)  Blind spot 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Ethnocentric 
B)  Ethnocultural 
C)  Blind spot 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Cultural diversity can be defined as the awareness and respect of an individual's or a population's cultural differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-The effective integration of a patient's socioethnocultural background into the dental hygiene process of care

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene

Question 18

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-Awareness of cultural differences

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene

Question 19

Complementary alternative medicine often comes from cultural practices that are different than Western medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following:
-Different populations having different disease rates

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene 
A) Cultural competence 
B) Oral health disparities 
C) Cultural diversity 
D) Ethnocentrism 
E) Cross-cultural dental hygiene

Exam 11: Cultural Competency

Minority populations are still underrepresented in the health professions.

A term used to describe an individual assimilating to another culture by assuming its practices and beliefs is ________.

What is the term used when numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups are present and tolerated within a society?

Culture is related to dental hygiene because disease and health often are culturally determined.

What are beliefs that are centered on European values and experience?

The integration of the patient's socioethnocultural background into the dental hygiene process is ________.

The provider who is ethnocentric tends to antagonize and alienate patients from other cultures.

Communication can be accomplished ________.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -People from different cultures

Americans are viewed as ________.

A person's ethnicity refers to ________.

Successful communication with other cultures takes ________.

Culture encompasses which of the following?

Displaying an accepting, nonjudgmental demeanor when presented with cultural diversity is a guideline for ________.

What is the belief that because the patient looks like the health care provider, there are no cultural differences?

Cultural diversity can be defined as the awareness and respect of an individual's or a population's cultural differences.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -The effective integration of a patient's socioethnocultural background into the dental hygiene process of care

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -Awareness of cultural differences

Complementary alternative medicine often comes from cultural practices that are different than Western medicine.

Choose the item that best matches each item of the following: -Different populations having different disease rates

Dental Public Health: An Overview

The Prevention Movement

Dental Care Delivery in the United States

Dental Hygiene Care Delivery in the Global Community

Financing of Dental Care

Federal and State Legislation Affecting Dental Hygiene Practice

Advocacy for Dental Care

Dental Health Education and Promotion

Lesson Plan Development

Target Populations

Program Planning

Program Evaluation

Research in Dental Hygiene

Ethical Principles in Research

The Research Process

Biostatistics

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Current Oral Epidemiological Findings

Evaluation of Scientific Literature and Dental Products

Careers in Dental Public Health

Strategies for Creating Dental Hygiene Positions in Dental Public Health Settings

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