Question 1

If a patient does not speak English, how can the APN determine how much pain the patient is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use pain scales in the patient's native language 
B)  Use an interpreter 
C)  Try to explain through pointing to the pain area and groaning and see if the patient nods 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Use pain scales in the patient's native language 
B)  Use an interpreter 
C)  Try to explain through pointing to the pain area and groaning and see if the patient nods 
D)  Both A and B D

Question 2

A theory must include:

Accepted Answer

A)  grand theory. 
B)  cultural sensitivity. 
C)  abstract notions. 
D)  implicit assumptions. 
A)  grand theory. 
B)  cultural sensitivity. 
C)  abstract notions. 
D)  implicit assumptions. D

Question 3

Prescriptive theory:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies how the properties and components relate to one another and accounts for the functions of the discipline. 
B)  identifies properties and components of a discipline, identifies meaning and observations, and describes which elements exist. 
C)  conjectures the relationships between the components of a phenomenon and predicts under which conditions the phenomena will occur. 
D)  addresses therapeutics and consequences of intervention. 
A)  identifies how the properties and components relate to one another and accounts for the functions of the discipline. 
B)  identifies properties and components of a discipline, identifies meaning and observations, and describes which elements exist. 
C)  conjectures the relationships between the components of a phenomenon and predicts under which conditions the phenomena will occur. 
D)  addresses therapeutics and consequences of intervention. D

Question 4

Which statement best describes cultural imposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural imposition is the practice of extending the policies and procedure of one organization to disenfranchised and minority groups. 
B)  Cultural imposition intrusively applies the majority cultural view to individuals and families. 
C)  Cultural imposition is a universal tendency to believe that one's own worldview is superior to another's worldview. 
D)  Cultural imposition is a characteristic or trait that puts a strain on or reproaches a group or individual's reputation or being. 
A)  Cultural imposition is the practice of extending the policies and procedure of one organization to disenfranchised and minority groups. 
B)  Cultural imposition intrusively applies the majority cultural view to individuals and families. 
C)  Cultural imposition is a universal tendency to believe that one's own worldview is superior to another's worldview. 
D)  Cultural imposition is a characteristic or trait that puts a strain on or reproaches a group or individual's reputation or being.

Question 5

Which model focuses on the areas of communication, space, social orientation, time, environmental control, and biological variations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Campinha-Bacote Model 
B)  The Purnell Model 
C)  The Giger and Davidhizar Model 
D)  The Leininger Model 
A)  The Campinha-Bacote Model 
B)  The Purnell Model 
C)  The Giger and Davidhizar Model 
D)  The Leininger Model

Question 6

Which is an assumption of care within Leininger's Cultural Care Diversity and Universality Theory and Model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Within a cultural care diversity and universality framework, nurses may take any or all of three culturally congruent action modes. 
B)  All healthcare professions need similar information about cultural diversity. 
C)  There are core similarities shared by all cultures. 
D)  Prejudices can be minimized through education. 
A)  Within a cultural care diversity and universality framework, nurses may take any or all of three culturally congruent action modes. 
B)  All healthcare professions need similar information about cultural diversity. 
C)  There are core similarities shared by all cultures. 
D)  Prejudices can be minimized through education.

Question 7

Predictive theory:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies how the properties and components relate to one another and accounts for the functions of the discipline. 
B)  identifies properties and components of a discipline, identifies meaning and observations, and describes which elements exist. 
C)  conjectures the relationships between the components of a phenomenon and predicts under which conditions the phenomena will occur. 
D)  addresses therapeutics and consequences of intervention. 
A)  identifies how the properties and components relate to one another and accounts for the functions of the discipline. 
B)  identifies properties and components of a discipline, identifies meaning and observations, and describes which elements exist. 
C)  conjectures the relationships between the components of a phenomenon and predicts under which conditions the phenomena will occur. 
D)  addresses therapeutics and consequences of intervention.

Question 8

Which is not a domain of the Purnell model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workforce issues 
B)  Nutrition 
C)  Gender issues 
D)  Communications 
A)  Workforce issues 
B)  Nutrition 
C)  Gender issues 
D)  Communications

Question 9

Which assumption can be found in the Purnell model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Within a cultural care diversity and universality framework, nurses may take any or all of three culturally congruent action modes. 
B)  All healthcare professions need similar information about cultural diversity. 
C)  Cultural sensitivity includes empathy. 
D)  Prejudices can be minimized through education. 
A)  Within a cultural care diversity and universality framework, nurses may take any or all of three culturally congruent action modes. 
B)  All healthcare professions need similar information about cultural diversity. 
C)  Cultural sensitivity includes empathy. 
D)  Prejudices can be minimized through education.

Question 10

It is not enough for the nurse to be culturally competent; the organization must be culturally competent as well. Which approach would not be used by an organization to maintain cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring on the basis of race and background to ensure a diverse workforce. 
B)  developing programs on diversity. 
C)  producing medical literature in different languages. 
D)  providing interpreters. 
A)  hiring on the basis of race and background to ensure a diverse workforce. 
B)  developing programs on diversity. 
C)  producing medical literature in different languages. 
D)  providing interpreters.

If a patient does not speak English, how can the APN determine how much pain the patient is experiencing?

A theory must include:

Prescriptive theory:

Which statement best describes cultural imposition?

Which model focuses on the areas of communication, space, social orientation, time, environmental control, and biological variations?

Which is an assumption of care within Leininger's Cultural Care Diversity and Universality Theory and Model?

Predictive theory:

Which is not a domain of the Purnell model?

Which assumption can be found in the Purnell model?

It is not enough for the nurse to be culturally competent; the organization must be culturally competent as well. Which approach would not be used by an organization to maintain cultural competence?

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Exam 23: Models and Theories Focused on Culture

If a patient does not speak English, how can the APN determine how much pain the patient is experiencing?

A theory must include:

Prescriptive theory:

Which statement best describes cultural imposition?

Which model focuses on the areas of communication, space, social orientation, time, environmental control, and biological variations?

Which is an assumption of care within Leininger's Cultural Care Diversity and Universality Theory and Model?

Predictive theory:

Which is not a domain of the Purnell model?

Which assumption can be found in the Purnell model?

It is not enough for the nurse to be culturally competent; the organization must be culturally competent as well. Which approach would not be used by an organization to maintain cultural competence?

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction

The Evolution of Nursing Science

The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective

Theory As Practice

Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge

Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems

Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowledge

Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses

Theories and Models in Ethics

Educational and Learning Theories

Health Behavior Theories

Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships

Environmental Philosophy and Theories

Economic Theories

Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement

Theories Focused on Health Inequity and Health Disparity

Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions

Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach

Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy

Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills

Theories Focused on Caring

The Praxis Theory of Suffering

Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation

Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice

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