Exam Preview for 1611: Managing Implicit Bias for Healthcare Excell

Managing Implicit Bias for Healthcare Excellence

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1. An implicit bias is: A conscious bias Only related to race An attitude or internalized stereotype that affects someone’s perceptions Not relevant in healthcare
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of implicit bias? Affinity bias Attribution bias Conformity bias Conscious or explicit bias
3. Associating girls with strength in language and boys with strength math is an example of what type of bias? racial bias gender bias socioeconomic bias age bias
4. The stereotype of the ‘angry Black woman’ is an example of what type of bias? racial bias age bias socioeconomic bias name bias
5. Which of the following is an example of the impact of implicit bias on healthcare access, services and/or outcomes? Black juveniles are more often tried as adults compared to their White peers Boys are more often recommended for advanced placement courses in STEM subjects than girls Black and Latinx people have lower rates of admission to cardiology services as compared to White people Pain medications are dispensed equally to Black and White patients when those patients have similar diagnoses
6. An implicit bias may impact healthcare by causing which of the following? Lack of empathy Ambivalence Passing of judgement All of the above
7. An Implicit Association Test (IAT) measures what? unconscious bias conscious bias healthcare equity all of the above
8. What is the easiest intervention for an individual to access their own implicit biases? Take an Implicit Bias test to understand what their biases are Avoid seeing patients that are different from yourself Get an advanced degree in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion There are no interventions for Implicit Biases, it is what it is
9. Mindfulness is characterized by: Fear and flight response Curiosity, openness, and acceptance Emotional hyperactivity Thinking only pleasant thoughts
10. Cultural humility is defined as: To be free of all unconscious and conscious biases. The ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is other - oriented (or open to the other) in relation to aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the person. The capacity of an organization and its personnel to convey information in a manner that is easily understood by diverse groups including persons of limited English proficiency. Perceiving people of other cultures as perceived threats.
11. When using interpreters for linguistic competence, it is recommended to: Use a family member of the client/patient to interpret Use a close friend of the client/patient to interpret Use a certified medical interpreter Speak directly to the interpreter instead of speaking to the client/patient
12. What is the World Health Organization's definition of equity? The absence of avoidable or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically The state of being equal The action or state of being included within a group or structure Including people that have historically been excluded
13. According to the presentation, health equity is achieved when: Free, universal healthcare is available Every person has the opportunity to attain their full health potential, and no one is disadvantaged because of social position or socially determined circumstances People with high social status have access to premium care More government funding is allocated for preventative care
14. Inclusion refers to: Including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded (because of their race, gender, sexuality, or ability). Excluding people who may have needs that are challenging to meet. Attempting to get everyone to assimilate to an established standard or norm. Having good intentions and treating everyone the same.
15. According to this presentation, when diversity, equity, and inclusion are present, the goal or result is: Justice Health Belonging Happiness