Exam 2: Cultural Competence

When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States,the nurse recalls that the largest and fastest growing population is:

An individual who takes the magicoreligious perspective of illness and disease is likely to believe that his or her illness was caused by:

The nurse recognizes that categories such as ethnicity,gender,and religion illustrate the concept of:

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?

If an American Indian woman has come to the clinic to seek help with regulating her diabetes,then the nurse can expect that she:

When discussing the use of the term subculture,the nurse recognizes that it is best described as:

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?

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?

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:

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:

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?

The nurse is reviewing aspects of cultural care.Which statements illustrate proper cultural care? Select all that apply.

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 society" reflects which term?

The nurse recognizes that an example of a person who is heritage consistent would be a:

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?

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?

The nurse is reviewing the development of culture.Which statement is correct regarding the development of one's culture? Culture is:

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 situation illustrates which concept?

The nurse recognizes that working with children with a different cultural perspective may be especially difficult because:

An older Mexican-American woman with traditional beliefs has been admitted to an inpatient care unit.A culturally sensitive nurse would: