MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question 82: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 82

3. Which of the following are limitations that exist currently, as stated by the passage?

I. The view of Hispanics as a culturally monolithic people

II. Language barriers between health care professionals and patients

III. Interference by medically untrained community groups

  • A. I only
  • B. I and II only
  • C. I and III only
  • D. II and III only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A This is a Retrieval/Roman numeral question.

I: True. The passage states that clumping together the culturally diverse groups that make up the Hispanic population results in a limited and inaccurate picture of "the physical, emotional, and financial impact of cancer in Hispanic patients and their families" (paragraph 4).

II: False. While barriers, in general, are mentioned within the passage, specific language barriers are not addressed and are outside of the scope of the passage.

III: False. The author states that "community-based lay health educators" working with "health departments … can be successful" (paragraph 5).

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