Chapter 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing Nies: Community/Public Health Nursing, 7th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement best describes how the population of the United States is changing? a. Growth will occur because of a decrease in the death rate. b. Growth will occur because of ongoing immigration. c. Growth will occur because of an increase in the birth rate. d. Growth will occur because of lengthening of the normal life span. ANS: B The number of immigrants and refugees in the United States is projected to continue to increase. The United States has grown largely through immigration. The growth will not occur because of changes in death rate, birth rate, or life span. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) 2. Which statement best defines Leininger’s term “culture universal”? a. The preference to be cared for by someone from their own cultural group for maximum ease and comfort b. The commonalities of values, norms, and life patterns that are held in all cultures c. The particular values, beliefs, and patterning of behavior that is universal within a particular culture d. The health ca