A nurse is seeking to become culturally competent in regards to obtaining information during health history and when performing physical diagnosis
The nurse is aware that which biologic variation is found in all of the following ethnicities: African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and American Indians?
a. Mongolian spots
b. Sickle cell anemia
c. Lactose intolerance
d. Thalassemia
ANS: C
Correct: Lactose intolerance is found in all four of the noted ethnicities.
Incorrect:
a. Mongolian spots are found in African American, Asians, and Hispanics but not in American Indians.
b. Sickle cell anemia is found only in African Americans.
d. Thalassemia is common only to Asians.
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