WGU D198 HUMN 1020 Global Arts & Humanities FINAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which of the following best describes the role of arts in
healthcare?
 a) Reducing staffing costs
 b) Enhancing patient communication
 c) Eliminating the need for medical treatments
 d) Solely for entertainment purposes
 Answer: b) Enhancing patient communication
 Rationale: The arts facilitate better expression and
communication among patients and healthcare providers,
crucial for effective care.
2. What is a major benefit of incorporating music therapy
in nursing practices?
 a) It distracts patients from their conditions.
 b) It reduces the need for medications.
 c) It fosters emotional expression and diminishes anxiety.
 d) It has no real impact on patient outcomes.
 Answer: c) It fosters emotional expression and
diminishes anxiety.
 Rationale: Music therapy has been evidenced to help
patients tap into their emotions and relieve anxiety.
3. Which of the following is NOT considered a component
of cultural competence in nursing?
 a) Understanding different cultural beliefs about health
 b) Utilizing a patient's primary language
 c) Ignoring the patient's cultural background
 d) Providing care that is respectful of cultural practices
 Answer: c) Ignoring the patient's cultural background
 Rationale: Cultural competence requires understanding
and respecting diverse backgrounds, not ignoring them.