Exam 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing

A nurse was assigned to create and implement a community education program with the goal of preventing diabetes among the Hispanic population. As the nurse did not speak Spanish and was just beginning to be comfortable with the neighborhood Hispanic culture, which of the following would be the best approach for the nurse to take?

A nurse reviewed the treatment the surgeon recommended for a woman's breast lump. When the nurse asked the woman if she could be admitted to the hospital for immediate surgery, the husband thanked the nurse for her time and said they would get back in touch after they speak with other family members. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A nurse was responsible for setting up a health fair with free pizza being served during lunch. The nurse observed a few people who did not eat but just talked quietly during lunch. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

A nurse became frustrated because after each interview question there was a long pause before the client responded. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

A nurse set up a clinic appointment for Friday of the following week. An Arab patient asked to come earlier in the week. As those days were heavily booked, the nurse left the appointment on Friday. The patient was a "no show." Which of the following best explains what happened?

When a nurse visited a client's home, it was apparent that the client had not begun to implement the needed exercise program. Rather, the client had been doing drawings about his illness experience. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take next?

A nurse made a home visit for prenatal care and teaching for an Asian woman. The nurse noted the woman was having a hot lunch of foods the nurse did not recognize. When the nurse suggested some appropriate cold protein foods be added to the meal, the woman looked horrified and distrusting. Which of the following best describes what has happened in this situation?

A nurse was explaining a problem to the client so the client could make an informed decision about alternative treatment approaches. The client responded, "The doctor will choose the best treatment. Do whatever the doctor says." Which of the following actions should be taken next by the nurse?

A woman stood very close to the nurse and asked a question about her husband's condition. The nurse took a step back and shared the requested information. No other questions were asked. Was this a successful interaction?

Which of the following helps to balance the fact that poverty is typically a major factor in certain groups having poorer health?

The nurse made a follow-up appointment for a client at the clinic, but the client did not come. Two days later the client presented at the clinic explaining that a temporary job had come up and he could not come back until he had finished and been paid for that job. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse next?

A woman comes to the clinic, and the nurse believes that she is speaking French. She seems to understand English. A provider will need to complete a physical examination to confirm the health problem. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

A patient had wrapped a tummy band around her newborn's abdomen. What should the nurse say to the new mother?