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Which of the following statistics related to diversity in the United States is accurate?
Which of the following statistics related to diversity in the United States is accurate?
Which of the following groups is the largest ethnic minority in the United States?
Which of the following groups is the largest ethnic minority in the United States?
Which of the following is the best definition of culture?
Which of the following is the best definition of culture?
Which of the following would have been the most likely reason a nurse became comfortable at a convention?
Which of the following would have been the most likely reason a nurse became comfortable at a convention?
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What would a supervisor need to point out to a nurse angry at a family for not being home?
What would a supervisor need to point out to a nurse angry at a family for not being home?
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Which of the following considerations is the nurse not taking when a Hispanic client did not seem to act very 'Hispanic'?
Which of the following considerations is the nurse not taking when a Hispanic client did not seem to act very 'Hispanic'?
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Which of the following is a reason why each person is asked to report his or her race during the U.S. census?
Which of the following is a reason why each person is asked to report his or her race during the U.S. census?
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Study Notes
Diversity in the United States
- Over 110 million individuals, or one in three people, self-identify with one or more federally recognized racial and ethnic minority groups.
- Current percentage of non-Hispanic white people in the U.S. is 63.7%.
- Growth continues among racial and ethnic minority populations.
Largest Ethnic Minority Group
- Hispanics represent the largest ethnic minority group, comprising over 16% of the total U.S. population.
- African Americans are the largest racial minority at 12.6%.
- Asian population constitutes 4.8% and American Indians/Alaska Natives make up 0.9%.
Definition of Culture
- Culture encompasses learned and shared beliefs, values, and lifeways transmitted across generations, influencing thoughts and actions.
Professional Dynamics Among Nurses
- Nurses share a non-ethnic culture based on occupation and common experiences which facilitates comfort and interaction at events such as conventions.
Cultural Values and Professional Expectations
- Nurse's anger over missed appointments illustrates a clash between personal expectations of promptness and clients' diverse perspectives on time management.
- Nursing values prioritize promptness, neatness, and organization.
Assumptions About Cultural Identity
- It's essential to recognize that cultural expressions and behaviors can vary significantly within recognized cultural groups, challenging assumptions based on stereotypes.
Reporting Race in the U.S. Census
- Individuals report their race during the U.S. census to reflect personal identification rather than biological distinctions, highlighting the subjective nature of racial identity.
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Test your knowledge on the statistics surrounding diversity in the United States with this chapter 10 quiz. Discover the accurate representations of ethnic and racial minorities and how these figures have evolved. Challenge yourself and learn more about the demographic landscape.
