Exam 8: Achieving Cultural Competence in Community Health Nursing

A nurse wants to obtain information on the alternative methods of health care used by a 45-year-old female Hispanic client. Who would be the best person to ask about this?

A city council discusses how former city laws promoted segregation in the community years ago. Which of the following was being demonstrated when segregation occurred?

Which statement accurately describes a large portion of foreign-born residents of the United States?

The Refugee Act of 1980 had what effect on refugees who were immigrating into the United States?

A nurse is planning a refugee outreach clinic at the neighborhood health center. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse to provide culturally competent care? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is working with an immigrant population. Which of the following should be the first action taken by the nurse?

A visitor from Japan comes to the United States for a 2-week vacation. Which of the following best describes this person?

Which event best describes a cultural encounter?

A nurse is unable to provide culturally competent care to a population within the community. Which of the following is an effect of this type of care?

A nurse implements nursing interventions considering the uniqueness of the person's culture. Which of the following best describes this action?

A nurse believes that the best treatment for illness is the use of Western medicine and alternative therapies should not be used for healing. Which of the following best describes what has happened?

A nurse states that the client has exhibited an explicit cultural behavior. Which of the following has the nurse most likely observed?

A nurse supports the use of traditional home remedies in conjunction with Western medicine to promote healthy behaviors. Which of the following is being demonstrated by the nurse?