African-American females have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer than White females. This is an example of
a. Projection
b. Disparity
c. Racism
d. A sentinel event
ANS: B
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The nurse checked the state board of nursing requirements and noted that he needed 24 continuing education or contact hours, and the license is renewed every 2 years. Which educational activity will count toward the state board of nursing requirements? A) A mandatory 1-hour videoconference at work on workplace violence. B) An 8-hour workshop on using nursing research to care for clients. C) A 10-hour seminar awarding state board approved contact hours D) Reading the most current nursing textbook and write notes to improve care.