CASPer Exam Empathy and Equity 2

Question 1

A CASPer prompt describes a student who is consistently late because of childcare responsibilities. An equitable institutional response would be to:

Accepted Answer

Explore flexible accommodations that address the barrier while maintaining standards

Answer

Equity-informed accommodation addresses structural barriers while maintaining academic integrity and standards.

Question 2

In a CASPer scenario, a colleague makes a racist comment. The most empathic and professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the comment calmly and explain its harmful impact

Answer

Calmly naming the harm of discriminatory comments in the moment is more effective and immediate than reporting alone.

Question 3

Structural determinants of health, relevant to a CASPer equity scenario, include:

Accepted Answer

Income, housing, education, and systemic racism

Answer

Social determinants like income, housing, education, and systemic racism are among the most powerful drivers of health inequity.

Question 4

In CASPer, cultural humility differs from cultural competency in that cultural humility:

Accepted Answer

Is an ongoing practice of self-reflection and openness to learning from others

Answer

Cultural humility is a lifelong process of learning and self-critique, not a fixed set of knowledge.

Question 5

A CASPer scenario presents a patient who cannot afford prescribed medications. An empathic and equitable response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore pharmaceutical assistance programs, generic alternatives, and community resources

Answer

Proactive resource navigation addresses cost barriers and demonstrates commitment to equitable access to care.

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