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N295 ch 2 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is correct regarding the development of one’s culture? Culture is: 2. During a class on ... the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteris-tics. Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics? 3. During a seminar on cultural aspects of nursing, the nurse recognizes that the definition stating “the specific and distinct knowledge, beliefs, skills, and customs acquired by members of a soci-ety” reflects which term? 4. When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse recognizes that it is best described as: 5. When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, the nurse recalls that the largest and fastest growing population is: 6. During an assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is handling a small charm that is tied to a leather strip around his neck. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? 7. The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting. Which statement accurately describes the concept of culturally competent care? “The caregiver: 8. The nurse recognizes that an example of a person who is heritage consistent would be a: 9. After a class on culture and ethnicity, the new graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of the concept of ethnicity with which statement? 10. The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality. Which of the following is an appropriate component of one’s spirituality? 11. A woman who has lived in the United States for a year after moving from Europe has learned to speak English and is almost finished with her college studies. She now dresses like her peers and says that her family in Europe would hardly recognize her. This nurse recognizes that this situa-tion illustrates which concept? 12. The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is most appropriate for this assessment? 13. In the majority culture of America, coughing, sweating, and diarrhea are symptoms of an illness. For some individuals of Mexican-American origin, however, these symptoms are a normal part of living. The nurse recognizes that this difference is true, probably because Mexican-Americans: 14. The nurse is reviewing theories of illness. The germ theory, which states that microscopic organisms such as bacteria and viruses are responsible for specific disease conditions, is a basic belief of which theory of illness? 15. An Asian-American woman is experiencing diarrhea, which is believed to be “cold” or “yin.” The nurse expects that the woman is likely to try to treat it with: 16. Many Asians believe in the yin/yang theory, which is rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophy of Tao. Which statement most accurately reflects “health” in an Asian with this belief? 17. Illness is considered part of life’s rhythmic course and is an outward sign of disharmony within. This statement most accurately reflects the views about illness from which theory? 18. An individual who takes the magicoreligious perspective of illness and disease is likely to believe that his or her illness was caused by: 19. If an American Indian woman has come to the clinic to seek help with regulating her diabetes, then the nurse can expect that she: 20. An older Mexican-American woman with traditional beliefs has been admitted to an inpatient care unit. A culturally sensitive nurse would: 21. A 63-year-old Chinese-American man enters the hospital with complaints of chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Which statement most accurately reflects the nurse’s best course of action? 22. Symptoms, such as pain, are often influenced by a person’s cultural heritage. Which of the following is a true statement regarding pain? 23. The nurse is reviewing concepts of cultural aspects of pain. Which statement is true regarding pain? 24. During a class on religion and spirituality, the nurse is asked to define spirituality. Which answer is correct? “Spirituality: 25. The nurse recognizes that working with children with a different cultural perspective may be especially difficult because: 26. A 30-year-old woman has recently moved to the United States with her husband. They are living with the woman’s sister until they can get a home of their own. When company arrives to visit with the woman’s sister, the woman feels suddenly shy and retreats to the back bedroom to hide until the company leaves. She explains that her reaction to guests is simply because she does not know how to speak “perfect English.” This woman could be experiencing: 27. After a symptom is recognized, the first effort at treatment is often self-care. Which of the following statements about self-care is true? “Self-care is: 28. The nurse is reviewing the hot/cold theory of health and illness. Which statement best describes the basic tenets of this theory? 29. In the hot/cold theory, illnesses are believed to be caused by hot or cold entering the body. Which of these patient conditions is most consistent with a cold condition? 30. When providing culturally competent care, nurses must incorporate cultural assessments into their health assessments. Which statement is most appropriate to use when initiating an assessment of cultural beliefs with an older American-Indian patient? 31. During a class on cultural practices, the nurse hears the term cultural taboo. Which statement illustrates the concept of a cultural taboo? 32. The nurse recognizes that categories such as ethnicity, gender, and religion illustrate the concept of: 33. The nurse is reviewing concepts related to one’s heritage and beliefs. The belief in divine or superhuman power(s) to be obeyed and worshipped as the creator(s) and ruler(s) of the universe is known as: 34. When planning a cultural assessment, the nurse should include which component? 35. Which of the following reflects the traditional health and illness beliefs and practices of those of African heritage? Health is: MULTIPLE RESPONSE 1. The nurse is reviewing aspects of cultural care. Which statements illustrate proper cultural care? Select all that apply. 2. The nurse is asking questions about a patient’s health beliefs. Which questions are appropriate? Select all that apply. [Show More]

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