ATI RN
Health Care Delivery in the United States Questions
Question 1 of 5
Match each of the following: Pan American Health Organization
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PAHO is an international health agency (D is correct).
Question 2 of 5
Health Care Delivery in the United States After performing a community assessment, a nurse determines that a neighborhood with a higher
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Structural racism refers to the system-level policies and practices that create and perpetuate racial inequalities. 2. In this case, the nurse likely found disparities in health care access and outcomes due to systemic barriers. 3. Personally mediated racism (individual acts of racism) and internalized racism (internal acceptance of racist beliefs) are not system-level factors. 4. Structural racism is the most appropriate choice to explain the disparities in health care delivery based on the community assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these nurse actions would be considered an example of microaggression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because telling an Asian client they speak perfect English can be perceived as a microaggression by implying surprise due to their ethnicity. This statement can perpetuate stereotypes and make the client feel like they are not seen as an individual. Asking a transgender client their pronouns (A) is respectful and inclusive. Determining dietary preferences of a Jewish client (C) is part of culturally competent care. Obtaining a medical interpreter for a client who does not speak English (D) is essential for effective communication.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an example of racial profiling?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because racial profiling involves targeting individuals for suspicion or investigation based on their race. Suspecting someone of criminal behavior solely based on race is a clear example of racial profiling. This practice is discriminatory, unjust, and perpetuates stereotypes. B: Segregating communities based on race is an example of systemic racism rather than racial profiling. C: Assuming all men of a certain racial group are dangerous is a form of racial bias but not necessarily profiling. D: Community-wide disinvestment based on race is a manifestation of institutional racism, not racial profiling.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement best highlights the continuing prevalence of racism in the U.S. health care system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because work-reporting requirements for Medicaid disproportionately affect minority populations, perpetuating racial disparities in access to healthcare. Choice A is about community engagement, not racism in healthcare. Choice C is about youth employment, not relevant to healthcare racism. Choice D is about community policing, not related to healthcare disparities.