An African-American nursing student tells a classmate, I think ...

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An African-American nursing student tells a classmate, I think our nursing textbook is inadequate. When I read about assessing skin, they didn't mention anything about how to spot bruises or jaundice in a person of color. This is an example of
 
  a. the need to focus textbook content on the majority culture.
  b. failure to use multicultural resources, leading to racial bias.
  c. stereotyping, leading to devaluation of minorities.
  d. seeking to allay racial tension by focusing on similarities.

Question 2

A student nurse is a linguistic learner. The student would learn best by
 
  a. moving around when studying.
  b. taking notes when reading assigned chapters.
  c. organizing a method of study that fits him or her personally.
  d. making his or her own diagrams, boxes, or lists when they are unavailable.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Racial bias occurs when the reader is given a one-sided viewpoint based on majority culture norms. A lack of multicultural information in areas such as cultural differences and spiritual practices is an example of racial bias. There is no need to focus entirely on majority culture norms. Minority culture information should be included for balance. Stereotyping oversimplifies behaviors and traits of minorities. There is no indication that similarities are the focus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Moving around when studying is an example of a bodily/kinesthetic learner. Taking notes when reading assigned chapters is an example of a linguistic learner. Linguistic learners learn best by saying, hearing, and seeing words. They are good at memorizing names, places, dates, and trivia. Taking notes when reading the text and reducing the number of words included in notes would benefit this type of learner. Organizing a personal method of study is an example of a logical/mathematical learner. Making diagrams, boxes, or lists are examples of a spatial learner.