Exam 11: Workplace Diversity

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 sign a consent for emergency surgery, because the patient is a minor. Which of the following is the most appropriate method of obtaining consent?

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 nurse manager can employ cultural competence principles in leading and managing work groups. What are some strategies that can be utilized (select all that apply)?

Which of the following entities has increased their efforts to increase diversity in programs that prepare nurses?

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:

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:

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:

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)?

Discrimination based on race or color is known as:

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

Cultural competence:

Cultural diversity refers to the:

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

A graduate nursing student hopes to travel to many countries to care for clients when he is finished with his degree. His clinical focus is advanced practice nursing (family nurse practitioner) and transcultural nursing. His actions best exemplify the process of cultural:

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?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) acted to make cultural competence a priority in health care. Federal standards were issued that included which of the following?

Secondary dimensions of workplace diversity include (select all that apply):

A nurse believes that she should provide optimal care to all clients, regardless of their cultural background. She is struggling with her emotions when caring for a client with a violent criminal background. What would be the best course of action for this nurse?

Cultural affiliation, health and care beliefs and practices, illness beliefs and customs, and spiritual practices best describe components of a:

There are two important elements associated with dealing with cultural diversity in the workplace. They are (select all that apply):