Deck 4: Culture

Question 1

When teaching an Asian patient with newly diagnosed diabetes,the nurse notes the patient nodding yes to everything that is being said.With a better understanding of cultural interdependence in self-concept,a nurse should immediately

A) write everything down for the patient to refer to later.
B) prompt further to elicit additional questions or concerns.
C) call the recognized elder for this patient.
D) call the oldest male relative for help with decision making.

Answer 1

prompt further to elicit additional questions or concerns.

Question 2

Women who are given the job of caretaker for aging relatives are subject to caregiver strain due to

A) feminine attributes.
B) unequal gender.
C) fixed gender roles.
D) female inequality.

Answer 2

fixed gender roles.

Question 3

What interrelated constructs facilitate a nurse to become culturally competent?

A) Cultural diversity, self-awareness, cultural skill, and cultural knowledge
B) Cultural desire, self-awareness, cultural knowledge, and cultural identity
C) Cultural desire, self-awareness, cultural knowledge, and cultural diversity
D) Cultural desire, self-awareness, cultural knowledge, and cultural skill

Answer 3

Cultural desire, self-awareness, cultural knowledge, and cultural skill

Question 4

The emphasis on understanding cultural influence on health care is important because of

A) disability entitlements.
B) HIPAA requirements.
C) increasing global diversity.
D) litigious society.

Question 5

Understanding cultural differences in health care is important because it will help the nurse to understand the manner in which people decide on obtaining treatments and medical care.In independent cultures an individual will

A) put himself first.
B) consult family members for advice.
C) ask for a second opinion.
D) travel great distances to receive the best care.

Question 6

The nurse is triaging a hysterical patient in the ER.The patient is crying,with uncontrollable spasms,trembling,and shouting.It is important to identify manifestation of illness in order to effectively treat a patient.The nurse identifies this as a culture-bound syndrome called

A) shenjing sharo.
B) loco de la cabeza.
C) ataque de nervios.
D) neuroasthenia.

Question 7

Mr.Giuseppe is a 60-year-old Italian immigrant who presents for an annual physical.He is counseled about diagnostic testing including laboratory testing,colonoscopy,influenza vaccination,and pneumococcal vaccination.His reply is "If it ain't broke,don't try to fix it." Understanding that respect for traditions and fulfilling obligations is important in developing a nursing plan of care.Mr.Giuseppe's cultural orientation is towards

A) short term.
B) long term.
C) leisurely term.
D) noncommittal.