Question 1

When assessing a 5-year-old Asian client in the emergency department,the nurse observes welts on the client's body.The nurse's first course of action should be to

Accepted Answer

A)  report child abuse to the authorities. 
B)  consult a traditional healer. 
C)  question the family about cultural practices. 
D)  ignore it because it is an imbalance between "yin and yang." 
A)  report child abuse to the authorities. 
B)  consult a traditional healer. 
C)  question the family about cultural practices. 
D)  ignore it because it is an imbalance between "yin and yang." C

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is African American.The nurse recognizes that an essential component for successful communication when interacting with this client is the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  clergy in treatment plans. 
B)  only simple language strategies. 
C)  folk-healing strategies. 
D)  trust development. 
A)  clergy in treatment plans. 
B)  only simple language strategies. 
C)  folk-healing strategies. 
D)  trust development. D

Question 3

When caring for the poor client,a major component of care is

Accepted Answer

A)  ignoring personal biases. 
B)  allowing stereotypes to distort nursing interventions. 
C)  maintaining respect for human dignity. 
D)  treating all clients exactly the same. 
A)  ignoring personal biases. 
B)  allowing stereotypes to distort nursing interventions. 
C)  maintaining respect for human dignity. 
D)  treating all clients exactly the same. C

Question 4

Which of the following best describes cultural diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encompasses variations between cultural groups 
B)  A smaller group of people living within the dominant culture who have adopted a cultural lifestyle distinct from that of the mainstream population 
C)  Groups in which members share a cultural heritage from one generation to another 
D)  Heterogeneous society in which diverse cultural worldviews can coexist 
A)  Encompasses variations between cultural groups 
B)  A smaller group of people living within the dominant culture who have adopted a cultural lifestyle distinct from that of the mainstream population 
C)  Groups in which members share a cultural heritage from one generation to another 
D)  Heterogeneous society in which diverse cultural worldviews can coexist

Question 5

When practicing cultural awareness,the nurse recognizes that cultural patterns

Accepted Answer

A)  are socially transmitted through ethnic groups. 
B)  are nonessential parts of personal identity. 
C)  are minor determinants of health-related attitudes. 
D)  are important determinants of health-related beliefs. 
A)  are socially transmitted through ethnic groups. 
B)  are nonessential parts of personal identity. 
C)  are minor determinants of health-related attitudes. 
D)  are important determinants of health-related beliefs.

Question 6

When communicating with a client from Thailand who speaks limited English,the nurse should

Accepted Answer

A)  use technical jargon and complex sentences. 
B)  recognize nodding as an indicator the client agrees with what the nurse is saying. 
C)  speak quickly and concisely, using complex words. 
D)  provide advice in a matter-of-fact, concise manner. 
A)  use technical jargon and complex sentences. 
B)  recognize nodding as an indicator the client agrees with what the nurse is saying. 
C)  speak quickly and concisely, using complex words. 
D)  provide advice in a matter-of-fact, concise manner.

Question 7

Cultural competence

Accepted Answer

A)  involves a lack of acceptance of cultural differences in others. 
B)  requires self-awareness of one's own cultural values. 
C)  is a nonessential skill set required for health care providers. 
D)  begins with developing knowledge and acceptance of cultural differences in others. 
A)  involves a lack of acceptance of cultural differences in others. 
B)  requires self-awareness of one's own cultural values. 
C)  is a nonessential skill set required for health care providers. 
D)  begins with developing knowledge and acceptance of cultural differences in others.

Question 8

The nurse is caring for a Hispanic client.When communicating with the client's family about the client's illness,which family member should the nurse contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oldest female family member 
B)  Oldest male family member 
C)  Oldest daughter of client 
D)  Oldest son of client 
A)  Oldest female family member 
B)  Oldest male family member 
C)  Oldest daughter of client 
D)  Oldest son of client

Question 9

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an Asian client.The intake includes a cultural assessment.The nurse should ask the client,

Accepted Answer

A)  "Does a minister, priest, or rabbi visit you?" 
B)  "Do you feel understood and loved?" 
C)  "What language do you prefer to speak?" 
D)  "Does life have meaning and value for you?" 
A)  "Does a minister, priest, or rabbi visit you?" 
B)  "Do you feel understood and loved?" 
C)  "What language do you prefer to speak?" 
D)  "Does life have meaning and value for you?"

Question 10

The nurse is assigned to provide a bed bath to a client who cannot speak English.Which of the following communication tools or strategies should the nurse use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonverbal communication 
B)  Trained interpreter 
C)  Family member as interpreter 
D)  Other staff member who speaks the same language 
A)  Nonverbal communication 
B)  Trained interpreter 
C)  Family member as interpreter 
D)  Other staff member who speaks the same language

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Muslim client may refuse to take insulin if it contains beef. 
B)  African American males have a lower chance of developing cancer. 
C)  Hispanic clients make small talk before discussing their health problems. 
D)  Asian clients frequently challenge health care workers. 
A)  A Muslim client may refuse to take insulin if it contains beef. 
B)  African American males have a lower chance of developing cancer. 
C)  Hispanic clients make small talk before discussing their health problems. 
D)  Asian clients frequently challenge health care workers.

Question 12

Which of the following is a true statement in relation to the concept of poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty affects only a small segment of the population. 
B)  Poor people expect others to work with them in making things better. 
C)  Communication strategies that empower the poor to take small steps toward dependence are most effective. 
D)  Lack of essential resources is associated with political and personal powerlessness. 
A)  Poverty affects only a small segment of the population. 
B)  Poor people expect others to work with them in making things better. 
C)  Communication strategies that empower the poor to take small steps toward dependence are most effective. 
D)  Lack of essential resources is associated with political and personal powerlessness.

Question 13

When performing a newborn bath demonstration for the mother of a Native American infant,the nurse should

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain constant eye contact with the mother. 
B)  anticipate answering many of the mother's questions. 
C)  ask the mother to stand next to the nurse. 
D)  deliver verbal instructions in a story-telling format. 
A)  maintain constant eye contact with the mother. 
B)  anticipate answering many of the mother's questions. 
C)  ask the mother to stand next to the nurse. 
D)  deliver verbal instructions in a story-telling format.

Question 14

When caring for a client from a different culture,which of the following is the best assessment approach by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Are there any special cultural beliefs about your illness that might help me give you better care?" 
B)  "Describe to me your position of greatest relief from pain and discomfort." 
C)  "I will return shortly to give you a pain medication. Is there anything else that you need?" 
D)  "I will roll your bed down and place a pillow between your legs." 
A)  "Are there any special cultural beliefs about your illness that might help me give you better care?" 
B)  "Describe to me your position of greatest relief from pain and discomfort." 
C)  "I will return shortly to give you a pain medication. Is there anything else that you need?" 
D)  "I will roll your bed down and place a pillow between your legs."

Question 15

A nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about culture.When teaching the students nurses about the concept of ethnocentrism,the student nurses demonstrate cultural sensitivity when they state that their culture

Accepted Answer

A)  is superior to others. 
B)  has the right to impose its standards of "correct" behavior and values on another. 
C)  is a culture that warrants a sense of pride. 
D)  should be the norm because it is considered better or more enlightened than others. 
A)  is superior to others. 
B)  has the right to impose its standards of "correct" behavior and values on another. 
C)  is a culture that warrants a sense of pride. 
D)  should be the norm because it is considered better or more enlightened than others.

Exam 7: Intercultural Communication

When assessing a 5-year-old Asian client in the emergency department,the nurse observes welts on the client's body.The nurse's first course of action should be to

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is African American.The nurse recognizes that an essential component for successful communication when interacting with this client is the use of

When caring for the poor client,a major component of care is

Which of the following best describes cultural diversity?

When practicing cultural awareness,the nurse recognizes that cultural patterns

When communicating with a client from Thailand who speaks limited English,the nurse should

Cultural competence

The nurse is caring for a Hispanic client.When communicating with the client's family about the client's illness,which family member should the nurse contact?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an Asian client.The intake includes a cultural assessment.The nurse should ask the client,

The nurse is assigned to provide a bed bath to a client who cannot speak English.Which of the following communication tools or strategies should the nurse use?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a true statement in relation to the concept of poverty?

When performing a newborn bath demonstration for the mother of a Native American infant,the nurse should

When caring for a client from a different culture,which of the following is the best assessment approach by the nurse?

A nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about culture.When teaching the students nurses about the concept of ethnocentrism,the student nurses demonstrate cultural sensitivity when they state that their culture

Theory Based Perspectives and Contemporary Dynamics

Professional Guides for Nursing Communication

Clinical Judgment and Ethical Decision Making

Clarity and Safety in Communication

Developing Therapeutic Communication Skills

Variation in Communication Styles

Therapeutic Communication in Groups

Self Concept in Professional Interpersonal Relationships

Developing Therapeutic Relationships

Bridges and Barriers in Therapeutic Relationships

Communicating With Families

Resolving Conflicts Between Nurse and Client

Communicating to Encourage Health Literacy, health Promotion, and Prevention of Disease

Health Teaching and Coaching

Empowerment-Oriented Communication Strategies to Reduce Stress

Communicating With Clients Experiencing Communication Deficits

Communicating With Children

Communicating With Older Adults

Communicating With Clients in Crisis

Communicating With Clients and Families at the End of Life

Role Relationships and Interprofessional Communication

Communicating With Other Health Professionals

Communicating for Continuity of Care

Documentation in an Electronic Era

Communicating at the Point of Care: Application of Ehealth Information Technologies

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