Exam 10: Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care

A nurse is given a referral to make a home visit to a Russian immigrant.The nurse knows very little about the health beliefs of this ethnic group.To research this group,what term should the nurse use in an Internet search?

A priority action for the nurse who works with culturally diverse clients to complete initially is completion of additional form of support?

While completing a masters nursing degree in Virginia,a nurse who is interested in teaching in Laredo,Texas,enrolls in Spanish classes for 4 years,knowing that a high number of Mexican-Americans live there.This nurse is demonstrating what social value?

Six cultural phenomena that vary among cultural groups are known to affect health care.The influence of the consequences of these phenomena can be seen in which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Which statement is true regarding health care for minorities?

A nurse is caring for a recent Asian immigrant client and is overheard making the following comment,"These rituals you believe in are false.You live in America now and must believe in realistic health practices,like Americans do." The nurse is exhibiting behavior associated with what belief?

Although communication varies among members of different cultures,the greatest obstacle to providing multicultural care is differences in _____.

An Asian teenager is admitted with an eating disorder which she contributes to not meeting the academic expectations of her parents.The nurse is overheard saying,"That isn't the reason;all Asians are really smart." This nurse is demonstrating is which cultural biases?

A nurse is submitting a grant application to improve access to health care and mortality for minority groups.The grant focuses on the six causes of death that are identified as priorities for minorities,which include what medical diagnosis?

A nurse involved in researching the leading causes of death for minorities considers the federally defined minority groups,which include what populations? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse plans to move to an area that is rich in immigrants from several countries and is concerned about respecting others' cultural beliefs.What is the nurse's first step to ensure cultural competence and sensitivity?