Author Question: The nurse practitioner desires to provide healthcare to American Indians. In what part of the United ... (Read 33 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse practitioner desires to provide healthcare to American Indians. In what part of the United States would the nurse find the largest concentration of American Indians to provide care?

1. West
2. North
3. South
4. East

Question 2

Prior to the 1860 census, how were American Indians documented?

1. Counted those living in the general states' populations
2. Limited to those living on reservations
3. Separated them into their respective tribal affiliations
4. Differentiated between Alaska Natives and American Indians

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The West has the largest American Indian population, as well as the highest proportion of American Indians in its total population.
2. The North has significant numbers of American Indians, but not as many as the West.
3. The South is home to a number of American Indian tribes, but not as many as the western section of the United States.
4. The East has fewer American Indians than the West.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The 1890 census was the first to count American Indians throughout the country. Prior to this census, the counting was limited to those American Indians living in the general population of various states.
2. American Indians living on reservations were not included in census counts.
3. Separation into tribal affiliations is not a part of the census count.
4. Differentiation between American Indians and Alaska Natives did not occur until the 1940 census.