Exam 2: Cultural Competence: Cultural Care

During a class on the aspects of culture,the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics.Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics?

Illness is seen as a part of life's rhythmic course and as an outward sign of disharmony within.This statement most accurately reflects the views about illness from the _____ theory.

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?

The nurse is reviewing concepts related to one's heritage and beliefs.The belief in a divine or superhuman power or powers to be obeyed and worshipped as the creator(s)and ruler(s)of the universe is known as:

The nurse is reviewing the hot/cold theory of health and illness.Which statement best describes the basic tenets of this theory?

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

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 degree.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 manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting.Which statement accurately describes the concept of culturally competent care? "The caregiver:

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

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 house 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 again.She states that this is just because she doesn't know how to speak perfect English.This woman could be experiencing:

In the hot/cold theory,illnesses are believed to be caused by hot or cold entering the body.Which of these patients' conditions is most consistent with a "cold" condition?

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?

During a class on cultural practices,the nurse hears the term "cultural taboo." Which statement illustrates the concept of a cultural taboo?

The nurse recognizes that the first step in understanding the health care needs of another person is:

Which of the following reflects the traditional health and illness beliefs and practices of those of African heritage? Health is:

An Asian-American woman is experiencing diarrhea,which is felt to be "cold" or "yin." The nurse expects that the woman is likely to try to treat it with:

After a symptom is recognized,the first effort at treatment is often self-care.The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements about self-care is true? Self-care is:

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

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 is true,probably because Mexican-Americans :

The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality.Which of the following is an appropriate component of one's spirituality?