Exam 11: Workplace Diversity

A White nurse from the United States is assigned to care for a Vietnamese woman who speaks little English, had a baby 2 months ago, and is 1 day postoperative after fibroid removal. The nurse knows that traditional Vietnamese women will avoid drinking or eating "sour" foods such as lime Jell-O or other citrus types of liquids after surgery. She confirms her patient's values and beliefs. The nurse is exhibiting characteristics of:

A 17-year-old male has presented to the emergency department with appendicitis. He speaks English, but his mother speaks Spanish. The mother needs to consent for the surgery since the patient is a minor. The doctor determines that the consent is not needed due to the emergent nature of the case. If the doctor proceeds without obtaining consent, he may face:

A client of Vietnamese background is admitted to the unit after a hysterectomy. She has an order for clear liquids. When her tray is brought to her, she refuses the lime Jell-O. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Culturally competent organizations benefit from meeting the diverse health care needs of the population it serves. What are the social benefits to the organization? (Select all that apply.)

When communicating health information with diverse populations, miscommunication and misunderstanding can lead to: (Select all that apply.)

Which of these is the fastest growing minority group in the United States?

What is the most modifiable factor in the provision of equitable health care?

Which of the following ethnic populations has seen the fastest growth?

Cultural diversity refers to the:

Equity is the absence of avoidable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically. Which group formulated this definition?

This generational cohort was the first generation of latchkey kids who had to be resourceful at an early age. They are skeptical of traditional practices and beliefs. They strive for a balanced life. This group is known as:

The variation among groups of people with respect to habits, values, preferences, beliefs, taboos, and rules for behavior determined to be appropriate for individual and societal interaction is known as:

Eliminating ___________ can be accomplished through access to high-quality care, promoting patient-centered care and maintaining accurate data to monitor the quality of care provided.

When nurses portray an attitude that their cultural group is superior to another, it is known as practicing the concept of cultural:

Members of a generation who are linked through shared life experiences in their formative years are known as:

According to the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, which group has worse access to health care in America, compared with Whites?

The nurse manager of a nursing unit is a White, female working with a high percentage of Middle Eastern nursing staff. Which of these statements are true about the communication and leadership style of a low-context culture? (Select all that apply.)

In order to make a positive contribution to care of patients, it is critical that nurses recognize which of the following aspects of culture? (Select all that apply.)

There are three major issues in cross-cultural communication. They are: (Select all that apply.)

This generational cohort currently dominates the U.S. workforce. They have grown up with little economic competition. Efficiency, teamwork, quality, and service have thrived under their leadership. This generational cohort is known as: