Statistics of U.S. Diversity Chapter 10

Questions and Answers

Which of the following statistics related to diversity in the United States is accurate?

The percentage of people identifying with a minority group is decreasing.

One per five people belongs to an ethnic or racial minority.

One per three people identifies with an ethnic or racial minority. (correct)

The percentage of people identifying with a minority culture has become the majority.

Which of the following groups is the largest ethnic minority in the United States?

African Americans

Asian immigrants

American Indians/Alaskan natives

Hispanics (correct)

Which of the following is the best definition of culture?

Learned and shared beliefs, values, and lifeways of a group (correct)

Unconscious behaviors of a group

An appropriate way to behave within a group

A choice of lifestyle behaviors by a group

Which of the following would have been the most likely reason a nurse became comfortable at a convention?

Understanding the perspective of most nurses Signup and view all the answers

What would a supervisor need to point out to a nurse angry at a family for not being home?

Nurses expect promptness and compliance, but not all clients feel the same way. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following considerations is the nurse not taking when a Hispanic client did not seem to act very 'Hispanic'?

The client may have customs that are not identical with the Hispanic culture. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why each person is asked to report his or her race during the U.S. census?

Race is a way in which people identify themselves. Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.