Exam 11: Cultural Considerations

Cultural concepts are helpful to the nurse when planning care for a client from another cultural group because these concepts:

When a group of people with biological similarities share similar physical characteristics such as skin color,hair color or texture,and facial features,the nurse identifies this as:

A client insists that having a "hot toddy" laced with liquor at bedtime helps induce sleep.Which response by the nurse would be the MOST culturally sensitive?

A client who was born in Brazil learns to speak English and dresses in a more "American" mode while attending college in the United States.The client maintains religious beliefs and practices and socializes primarily with other Brazilian immigrants.The nurse should recognize that this client is in the process of:

When a nurse is caring for a client whose culture considers personal touch as negative,what can the nurse do to express caring and acceptance to the client?

When a client refers to his or cultural perception or identity that has been passed from one generation to the next,the nurse understands that this is an example of:

A client claims to have a nonbelief in God or any other deity.This is BEST described as:

When a society's sociopolitical climate is enriched by varied ideas,viewpoints,problem-solving approaches,and increased tolerance,these outcomes are considered to be positive results of:

Which of the following statements about culture is TRUE?

Which of these terms refers to an integrated structure of knowledge,attitudes,beliefs,behaviors,ideas,customs,languages,values,symbols,rituals,ceremonies,and practices that are unique to a particular group of people?

Which of the following statements about religious support systems in the health care setting is TRUE?

Which of these cultural groups tends to be more future oriented,viewing time as a commodity for achieving future goals?

Which of these groups compose the dominant culture of the United States?