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The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. What is the main idea of the passage? Racist perspectives and events, most notably the Tuskegee study, have negatively impacted the health and wellness of people of color in America. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The Tuskegee study was an unethical medical event that took advantage of black people and lowered the life expectancy of black men over 45. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The Tuskegee study is the reason that there is racism in medicine today. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The negative impacts of historical and modern examples of racism have a profound impact on the health of all Americans. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 2 of 8 2. Question Racism in Medicine America’s past continues to negatively influence its present in every realm, including medicine. The historical discrimination and egregious racism by doctors and scientists has led to a distrust of the medical establishment by minorities, leading to worse health outcomes for black and brown people. No action taken by the scientific community has been as detrimental to the relationship between minorities and medical treatment than the Tuskegee study. The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. Which of the following details is not included in the passage? Some medical professionals believe that black people and white people don’t feel the same amount of pain. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The families of subjects in the Tuskegee study were also impacted by researcher negligence. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The Tuskegee study was able to continue for four decades before it was shut down. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The life expectancy of black women in the South has decreased. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 3 of 8 3. Question Racism in Medicine America’s past continues to negatively influence its present in every realm, including medicine. The historical discrimination and egregious racism by doctors and scientists has led to a distrust of the medical establishment by minorities, leading to worse health outcomes for black and brown people. No action taken by the scientific community has been as detrimental to the relationship between minorities and medical treatment than the Tuskegee study. The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. What is the meaning of detrimental in the first paragraph? Innocuous Correct Incorrect Correct answer Harmful Correct Incorrect Correct answer Long-lasting Correct Incorrect Correct answer Scary Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 4 of 8 4. Question Racism in Medicine America’s past continues to negatively influence its present in every realm, including medicine. The historical discrimination and egregious racism by doctors and scientists has led to a distrust of the medical establishment by minorities, leading to worse health outcomes for black and brown people. No action taken by the scientific community has been as detrimental to the relationship between minorities and medical treatment than the Tuskegee study. The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. Which of the following is the best summary for the passage? The Tuskegee study led to many participants dying, non-participants contracting syphilis, and the life expectancy of black American men decreasing. The study ended in 1972 after forty years of experimentation. The devastating effects of the study linger today. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Past and present racism in medicine has fed a distrust of healthcare in black and brown Americans. The Tuskegee study is one of the largest and most flagrant examples of this, resulting in decades of lost trust from black people and severe harm to the lives of black individuals. The impact of the Tuskegee study and other racist beliefs still impact doctors and patients. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Racism is historically a big issue in healthcare. Beliefs about the way black individuals handle pain, encounter disease, and live their lives has impacted the health of people of color in America. Other factors, such as socioeconomic status and gender, further impact the ability of American citizens to get proper healthcare. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Discrimination is the biggest problem in the healthcare industry. People of color in America have boundaries between them and proper healthcare. The Tuskegee study is an example of healthcare professionals holding racist beliefs of how black men experience pain. The healthcare system needs to change to accommodate all people equally. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 5 of 8 5. Question Racism in Medicine America’s past continues to negatively influence its present in every realm, including medicine. The historical discrimination and egregious racism by doctors and scientists has led to a distrust of the medical establishment by minorities, leading to worse health outcomes for black and brown people. No action taken by the scientific community has been as detrimental to the relationship between minorities and medical treatment than the Tuskegee study. The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. What should the reader conclude about the Tuskegee Study? The study is directly linked to the distrust black Americans have of the medical establishment. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The study is the sole reason people of color in America do not trust the healthcare industry. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The study was unethical, but it was justified at the time due to ignorance and misinformation. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The study was the first outwardly racist medical study in the country. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 6 of 8 6. Question Racism in Medicine America’s past continues to negatively influence its present in every realm, including medicine. The historical discrimination and egregious racism by doctors and scientists has led to a distrust of the medical establishment by minorities, leading to worse health outcomes for black and brown people. No action taken by the scientific community has been as detrimental to the relationship between minorities and medical treatment than the Tuskegee study. The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. Which of the following statements is an opinion? The Tuskegee study lowered the life expectancy of black American men. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The Tuskegee study has had lasting impacts on the country and its citizens. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The Tuskegee study is the worst thing that the modern medical establishment has done. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The researchers of the Tuskegee study were responsible for the death of American citizens. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 7 of 8 7. Question Racism in Medicine America’s past continues to negatively influence its present in every realm, including medicine. The historical discrimination and egregious racism by doctors and scientists has led to a distrust of the medical establishment by minorities, leading to worse health outcomes for black and brown people. No action taken by the scientific community has been as detrimental to the relationship between minorities and medical treatment than the Tuskegee study. The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. According to the passage, what eventually ended the Tuskegee study? The deaths of multiple subjects Correct Incorrect Correct answer Outsiders who informed the public of the researchers’ wrongdoing Correct Incorrect Correct answer The study concluded on its own after gathering 40 years of data Correct Incorrect Correct answer Syphilis was spreading beyond the subjects of the study, and the researchers could no longer contain it Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 8 of 8 8. Question Racism in Medicine America’s past continues to negatively influence its present in every realm, including medicine. The historical discrimination and egregious racism by doctors and scientists has led to a distrust of the medical establishment by minorities, leading to worse health outcomes for black and brown people. No action taken by the scientific community has been as detrimental to the relationship between minorities and medical treatment than the Tuskegee study. The Tuskegee study was a 40-year experiment on rural black Alabamian men with syphilis, in which the researchers did not inform the study participants of their disease, nor did they provide treatment. As a result, many “subjects” died, and the wives and children of some participants also contracted the disease—of course, without intervention or treatment either. Despite the clear breach of ethics, the study wasn’t ended until 1972 when whistleblowers discovered the injustices that were occurring. Documentation by the Tuskegee researchers is riddled with racist ideology and horrific comments about the lives of black men that have shaken America for decades afterwards. By 1980, the study had single-handedly reduced the life expectancy of black men over 45 in America. Now, surveys and studies indicate that black patients have less trust for medical professionals than white patients, report fewer positive experiences with the medical industry, and are more likely to believe conspiracy theories about medicine. There is living memory of the Tuskegee study and its subsequent exposure to the public; physicians continually report patients directly referencing Tuskegee as a reason for concern, whether they have been directly impacted by the event or simply have knowledge of it. The study alone, however, is not the only way that America has failed minorities in the healthcare industry. Racist ideologies that black bodies handle pain differently or experience it less than white bodies linger, leading to reduced or denied treatment of minority patients, including some cases in which black patients do not get pain medication for ailments or procedures in which a white patient would receive medicine. Things are further complicated when dealing with the intersectionality of race, class, and gender; a patient’s sex, socioeconomic status and city or county can all compound upon the already concerning impacts of discrimination in healthcare. Despite the good that medical advancements and healthcare professionals have done for our country and the world, medicine has failed black and brown people significantly in a way that has largely been ignored. America cannot erase its past or hide its mistakes, just as it cannot pretend those deplorable problems don’t have lasting impacts on the health and lives of its citizens. Which of the following statements would the author of the passage most likely agree with? The Tuskegee study was a long time ago, so people of color have no reason to continue distrusting the medical establishment. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Healthcare workers today should be held responsible for historical racism in medicine. Correct Incorrect Correct answer It is not safe for a black or brown person to seek any medical treatment in America. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Unethical studies impact more than just the subjects and families directly involved with them. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Next: HESI Reading Practice Test 3 PreviousNext
