Exam 10: Relevance of Culture and Values for Communitypublic Health Nursing

A nurse went to a convention in a large city with which the nurse was unfamiliar.The nurse was somewhat anxious about finding the convention center,but once there,the nurse relaxed and eagerly entered into interaction with other attendees.Which of the following would have been the most likely reason the nurse became comfortable?

A male nurse was admitting a woman from Italy who spoke perfect English.The nurse had no idea what would be considered appropriate behavior for a male nurse with a female client from outside the United States.Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

A nurse was very excited at being given the opportunity to spend a year working in Botswana.After 2 months,however,the nurse was feeling both depressed and angry.Knowing the agreement was to stay a calendar year made the nurse feel panic-stricken.Which of the following problems is the nurse most likely experiencing?

What is the relationship between race and ethnicity?

A nurse has been assigned to care for a bisexual client.Which of the following would be important for the nurse to recognize about this client?

The administrative team at a home care agency is discussing how they meet the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)standards.Which of the following actions demonstrates the incorporation of these standards in practice?

Which of the following statistics related to diversity in the United States is accurate?

Why will the concept of ethnicity decrease in value to health professionals in the future?

Which of the following is the best definition of a family for a nurse to use when planning nursing care?

A nurse saw a man from an Arab country asking a physician how his wife was doing.As the physician responded to the question,the physician backed away.The man again moved up close to the physician to ask another question,which the physician answered while again backing up.Which of the following conclusions can be drawn by the nurse?

Which of the following is the best way for a nurse to determine a client's ethnicity?

A nurse was proud of having completed a professional education program on cultural care of Hispanics.It was surprising when the Hispanic client for whom the nurse had been caring did not seem to act very "Hispanic." Which of the following considerations is the nurse not taking?