Question 1

A patient's refusal to be cared for by a female health professional should be considered to be related to his cultural values and beliefs,particularly if he belongs to which cultural group?

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A)   African American
B)   Arab American
C)   Cuban American
D)   Hispanic AmericanE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Patients from which group are most likely to avoid asking for pain medication because of their cultural belief that pain should be stoically endured?

Accepted Answer

A)   Filipino
B)   Chinese
C)   Vietnamese
D)   Puerto RicansE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

In post-conference,a group of nursing students is discussing nursing strategies to ensure proper care for children.A number of suggestions is offered.The student who needs help in understanding cultures and customs is the one who offers the suggestion to

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A)   wait to provide care until a family member who understands English arrives.
B)   provide a translator to assist families with a language barrier.
C)   refer families to sources of health care insurance for the children.
D)   provide a nurse of the same racial or ethnic group as the family to provide care.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Approaches for overcoming language barriers include

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A)   speaking slowly and loudly.
B)   avoiding the use of gestures or pictures.
C)   using a culturally sensitive interpreter.
D)   speaking to the interpreter rather than to the patient.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which ethnic group is most likely to inherit tyrosinase-positive albinism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Danes
B)   Japanese
C)   Hopi Indians
D)   Karaite JewsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements describes culture shock?

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A)   the disorientation, uncertainty, and alienation that can occur during the process of adjusting to a new cultural group
B)   the cultural definition or cultural orientation with which an individualSelf-identifies
C)   an informal process of adaptation through which the beliefs, values, norms, and practices of a dominant culture are learned by new members born into a different culture
D)   a condition that occurs when individuals or groups of people perceive their own cultural group and cultural values, beliefs, norms, and customs to be superior to all others and have disdain for the expression and expresser of any way of life but their ownE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Your patient becomes agitated because you failed to touch her son as you complimented him.You recognize that her response is most likely related to her belief in

Accepted Answer

A)   the evil eye.
B)   magico-religious teachings.
C)   witchcraft.
D)   yin-yang energy forces.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The best way to overcome ethnocentrism is to

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A)   acknowledge and examine one's personal cultural biases.
B)   develop language skills in the patient's primary language.
C)   learn about the culture, health beliefs, and practices of patients.
D)   identify the biological, physical, emotional, and behavioral differences among patients.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 9

According to Korbin,a health care practice would not be considered harmful if the

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A)   Practice is sanctioned by that culture.
B)   Family makes all decisions for the patient's care and treatment.
C)   Practice is within the limits of deviations that are acceptable in that culture.
D)   Practice is important for the acceptance of the patient as a member ofThe culture.
E)   Patient on whom the practice will be carried out perceives that it is anAppropriate practice in that situation.F)  Intent of the health care provider or agent of the family is consistentWith the cultural "rules" that govern the practice.G) A) and E)
H) A) and B)

Question 10

A(n)____________________ group is people who share a unique national or regional origin and social,cultural,and linguistic heritage.

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ethnic
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Question 11

____________________ is the process by which children of immigrants to this country start adopting the beliefs,behaviors,and practices of those born in this country.

Accepted Answer

Acculturation
Explanation:Children of im...

Question 12

A nurse is planning care for a patient with an ethnic background different from her own.Which of the following would be the most appropriate goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Attempt, in a nonjudgmental way, to change the patient's ethnic beliefs.
B)   Strive to keep the ethnic background of the patient from influencing health needs.
C)   Encourage continuation of the patient's ethnic practices in the hospital setting.
D)   Adapt, as necessary, the ethnic practices to the patient's health needs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Your patient,who is a Chinese American,is likely to indicate that he does not understand what you are saying by

Accepted Answer

A)   asking questions.
B)   frowning.
C)   silence.
D)   smiling.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Your patient is a 72-year-old African American male.The patient is married,with three children and eight grandchildren.He is a retired lawyer from New York who is now living in Florida and has requested a health assessment.Together,the cultural influences just described make up which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural orientation
B)   ethnic identity
C)   multicultural identity
D)   predominant cultural identityE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true concerning folk remedies?

Accepted Answer

A)   They may be used to reinforce treatment plans.
B)   They are incompatible with modern regimens.
C)   They are the leading cause of death in some cultural groups
D)   They are not a part of the culture in large, developed countries.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Your grandmother has not been feeling well and expresses to you that her illness is a punishment from God.Your grandmother believes in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   family illness
B)   folk illness
C)   scientific illness
D)   irrational illnessE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

As you conduct a physical examination on your patient.You are alert for genetic traits and disorders to which African Americans are most subject,which include

Accepted Answer

A)   asthma, cirrhosis, nasopharyngeal cancer.
B)   Gaucher's disease, hypercholesterolemia, stomach cancer.
C)   hypertension, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma.
D)   lactase deficiency, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer disease.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

You are caring for a patient who speaks a language different from your own.You recognize that special approaches for overcoming the language barrier would include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Use clichés and jargon for a little humor
B)   Avoid defensive or offensive body language
C)   Use a different interpreter for each interaction
D)   Speak to the interpreter, rather than to the patient
E)   Provide reading material written in the appropriate languageF)  Use a culturally sensitive interpreter with fluency in health care terminologyG) A) and B)
H) D) and F) B,E,F

Question 19

Which of the following terms refers to shared cultural,social,and linguistic heritage?

Accepted Answer

A)   beliefs
B)   culture
C)   socialization
D)   ethnicityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

An orientation and way of life of a group of people that is learned and socially transmitted is the definition of ____________________.

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culture
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Exam 5: Cultural Assessment

A patient's refusal to be cared for by a female health professional should be considered to be related to his cultural values and beliefs,particularly if he belongs to which cultural group?

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Patients from which group are most likely to avoid asking for pain medication because of their cultural belief that pain should be stoically endured?

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In post-conference,a group of nursing students is discussing nursing strategies to ensure proper care for children.A number of suggestions is offered.The student who needs help in understanding cultures and customs is the one who offers the suggestion to

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Approaches for overcoming language barriers include

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Which ethnic group is most likely to inherit tyrosinase-positive albinism?

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Which of the following statements describes culture shock?

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Your patient becomes agitated because you failed to touch her son as you complimented him.You recognize that her response is most likely related to her belief in

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The best way to overcome ethnocentrism is to

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According to Korbin,a health care practice would not be considered harmful if the

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A(n)____________________ group is people who share a unique national or regional origin and social,cultural,and linguistic heritage.

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ethnic
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____________________ is the process by which children of immigrants to this country start adopting the beliefs,behaviors,and practices of those born in this country.

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A nurse is planning care for a patient with an ethnic background different from her own.Which of the following would be the most appropriate goal?

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Your grandmother has not been feeling well and expresses to you that her illness is a punishment from God.Your grandmother believes in which of the following?

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As you conduct a physical examination on your patient.You are alert for genetic traits and disorders to which African Americans are most subject,which include

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An orientation and way of life of a group of people that is learned and socially transmitted is the definition of ____________________.

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Exam 5: Cultural Assessment

A patient's refusal to be cared for by a female health professional should be considered to be related to his cultural values and beliefs,particularly if he belongs to which cultural group?

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Patients from which group are most likely to avoid asking for pain medication because of their cultural belief that pain should be stoically endured?

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In post-conference,a group of nursing students is discussing nursing strategies to ensure proper care for children.A number of suggestions is offered.The student who needs help in understanding cultures and customs is the one who offers the suggestion to

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Approaches for overcoming language barriers include

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Which ethnic group is most likely to inherit tyrosinase-positive albinism?

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Which of the following statements describes culture shock?

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Your patient becomes agitated because you failed to touch her son as you complimented him.You recognize that her response is most likely related to her belief in

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The best way to overcome ethnocentrism is to

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According to Korbin,a health care practice would not be considered harmful if the

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A(n)____________________ group is people who share a unique national or regional origin and social,cultural,and linguistic heritage.

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____________________ is the process by which children of immigrants to this country start adopting the beliefs,behaviors,and practices of those born in this country.

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A nurse is planning care for a patient with an ethnic background different from her own.Which of the following would be the most appropriate goal?

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Your patient,who is a Chinese American,is likely to indicate that he does not understand what you are saying by

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Your grandmother has not been feeling well and expresses to you that her illness is a punishment from God.Your grandmother believes in which of the following?

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As you conduct a physical examination on your patient.You are alert for genetic traits and disorders to which African Americans are most subject,which include

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You are caring for a patient who speaks a language different from your own.You recognize that special approaches for overcoming the language barrier would include which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Which of the following terms refers to shared cultural,social,and linguistic heritage?

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An orientation and way of life of a group of people that is learned and socially transmitted is the definition of ____________________.

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