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The nurse manager introduced the new secretary for the unit. The unit secretary, who originally came from Cuba, had lived in Little Cuba on the outskirts of Miami.
 
  The secretary's primary language was Spanish, and English was the secretary's second language. One staff member openly voiced a mistrust of Spanish-speaking people, regardless of the country from which they came. This staff nurse was demonstrating:
  a. Ethnocentrism
  b. Stereotyping
  c. Discrimination
  d. Intolerance

Question 2

A 55-year-old community-based nurse is seeking employment at the Department of Health and Human Services. She is in the applicant pool with several younger nurses who have less experience than she in community-based nursing.
 
  Which federal law protects the older community-based nurse?
  a. Equal Pay Act of 1963
  b. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  c. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
  d. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Stereotyping is viewing everyone in a certain group as alike instead of as individuals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 makes it illegal for employers of 20 or more persons, employment agencies, and unions to discriminate against older male and female employees. A 1986 amendment prohibits discrimination against persons older than 40 years.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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