Exam 6: Cultural and Ethnic Considerations

A nurse is caring for a female neonate born to observant Orthodox Jewish parents. What book does the nurse know will be used when naming this neonate?

What is the term for a generalization about a form of behavior, an individual, or a group?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is a Latter-Day Saint. The nurse is aware members of this faith may wear sacred undergarments. What intervention is appropriate for the nurse caring for this patient?

The nurse is preparing an Orthodox Jewish patient's tray during Passover. What intervention is appropriate for this patient?

Which health belief system is commonly referred to as "third-world" beliefs and practices?

Following the death of a Presbyterian infant, the nurse should help arrange for __________.

Which statement about the biomedical health belief system is true?

A nurse working in a long-term care facility is admitting an 85-year-old resident of Hispanic descent diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. What should this nurse take into consideration when caring for the resident? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a Mexican American patient. What nursing intervention would best demonstrate cultural sensitivity?

A nurse is caring for a male neonate born to observant Orthodox Jewish parents. Who will the nurse anticipate will circumcise the neonate?

Which health belief system includes a belief of a supernatural force exerting influence to cause health or illness?

The nurse is caring for a Chinese American patient. How should this nurse demonstrate cultural awareness?

A nurse is preparing a meal tray for a patient who is a Latter-Day Saint. What beverage should the nurse prepare?

The nurse is caring for a Muslim patient. What dietary selection should the nurse serve to this patient?

All nurses should work to provide culturally appropriate nursing care. What is the integration of cultural knowledge into all aspects of care?

Which health belief system focuses on restoring balance with physical, social, and metaphysical worlds?

The cultural characteristic of unwillingness to leave a current activity-which may result in late or missed appointments-is called ____________.

What is the term for a group of people who share a common social and cultural heritage based on shared traditions, national origin, and physical and biologic characteristics?

Culture varies from patient to patient. Why is it important that the nurse understand and accept each person as an individual?

What basic philosophy in the United States is relevant to health care?