Question 1

In which of these cultural groups is the husband/father considered the dominant family member?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic
B)  Asian
C)  Native American
D)  African American A

Question 2

A nurse should recognize the relevance of which of these factors when antihypertensive medication is prescribed for an African American client?

Accepted Answer

A)  A higher dose must be given to produce the same effect as in European Americans.
B)  The drug may need to be administered more frequently due to increased metabolism.
C)  Lukewarm tap water is preferred when taking medications.
D)  The drug may be refused because of belief that God will heal through prayer and faith. A

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a client who does not speak English and finds it difficult to communicate with the client.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the health care provider to explain client-care routines to the client.
B)  Request the supervisor to change assignments.
C)  Find an interpreter either in the client's family or from the facility resource pool.
D)  Refrain from speaking to the client,as to prevent confusion. C

Question 4

When a nurse is unsure if the client has understood a teaching or message,which of these actions should be taken?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the client if the message is understood.
B)  Ask the client to repeat or demonstrate the process.
C)  Document the teaching session.
D)  Reteach the concept.

Question 5

Which of these factors related to a Scientology client's beliefs may have the greatest immediate effect on the client's health status? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  affinity
B)  supreme purity
C)  communication
D)  immortality
E)  the bodyF) reality

Question 6

The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old Asian American boy previously treated by an herbalist using herbs,soups,and cupping.The nurse observes regular round bruises over several parts of his body.What action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediately report the suspected abuse to the supervisor.
B)  Question the child to ascertain where the marks had been obtained.
C)  Quietly ask the child's parents if the child has recently been injured.
D)  Confirm that the herbalist made the marks during treatment.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about emergency baptism is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any baptized Christian may perform one.
B)  Sterile water can be blessed and used for baptism.
C)  All Christian denominations endorse the practice.
D)  The baptism may need to be repeated if the client recovers.

Question 8

Which factors did Leninger identify as characteristics shared by all cultures? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture is a learned behavior.
B)  Culture involves a supreme being.
C)  Culture involves communion.
D)  Culture is an observance of traditions.
E)  Culture defines acceptable behaviors.F) Culture defines people's reality.

Question 9

Which of the following has been identified by Stewart as a component of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  perception of self and the individual
B)  orientation to authority
C)  role of women and children
D)  view of leisure activities

Question 10

When a nurse is caring for an Native American client,which of these practices should be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicine,surgery,or blood transfusions may be refused.
B)  Reject the germ theory as a cause of illness.
C)  Communion may be requested before beginning medical treatment.
D)  A special garment symbolizing dedication to Allah should be removed during care.

Question 11

Which of these terms describes an individual's desire to find meaning and purpose in life,pain,and death?

Accepted Answer

A)  religion
B)  religious support
C)  spiritual care
D)  spiritual need

Question 12

A nurse must request an interpreter to provide important information to a client.Which of these nursing diagnoses for the client would be MOST appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety
B)  Communication,verbal,impaired
C)  Health maintenance,altered
D)  Social interaction,impaired

Question 13

Many nurses fail to provide spiritual care to their clients for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client does not request assistance in this area.
B)  Their facility prohibits involvement in a client's personal life.
C)  Their personal spiritual views differ from the client's.
D)  Spiritual needs are viewed as a family or clergy responsibility.

Question 14

Which of these factors related to a client's orientation to time may have the greatest immediate effect on the client's health status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scheduled appointments may be missed.
B)  Medications may not be administered as scheduled.
C)  Preventive health care may be neglected.
D)  Exercise programs may not be followed.

Question 15

A dietary aide tells the nurse that an Asian American client won't eat anything on the tray being served because it is not balanced hot and cold.This situation represents an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation
B)  cultural diversity
C)  oppression
D)  stereotyping

Question 16

A client's belief that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  agnosticism
B)  atheism
C)  Darwinism
D)  existentialism

Question 17

The imposition of the rules,modes,and ideals of one group on another group is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation
B)  cultural diversity
C)  oppression
D)  stereotyping

Question 18

When there are differences among and between cultural groups in a country,this diversity can contribute to social problems because of misunderstanding and unfamiliarity with different cultures.This is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation
B)  cultural diversity
C)  ethnocentrism
D)  oppression

Question 19

Which of these factors should be included in a client cultural assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  educational background and achievement
B)  preparation for death
C)  environmental practices
D)  health beliefs and practices

Question 20

Which of these terms refers to the group whose values prevail in a given society?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural assimilation
B)  cultural diversity
C)  dominant culture
D)  oppression

Exam 11: Cultural Considerations

In which of these cultural groups is the husband/father considered the dominant family member?

A nurse should recognize the relevance of which of these factors when antihypertensive medication is prescribed for an African American client?

A nurse is caring for a client who does not speak English and finds it difficult to communicate with the client.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

When a nurse is unsure if the client has understood a teaching or message,which of these actions should be taken?

Which of these factors related to a Scientology client's beliefs may have the greatest immediate effect on the client's health status? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old Asian American boy previously treated by an herbalist using herbs,soups,and cupping.The nurse observes regular round bruises over several parts of his body.What action should the nurse take?

Which of the following statements about emergency baptism is TRUE?

Which factors did Leninger identify as characteristics shared by all cultures? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following has been identified by Stewart as a component of culture?

When a nurse is caring for an Native American client,which of these practices should be considered?

Which of these terms describes an individual's desire to find meaning and purpose in life,pain,and death?

A nurse must request an interpreter to provide important information to a client.Which of these nursing diagnoses for the client would be MOST appropriate in this situation?

Many nurses fail to provide spiritual care to their clients for which of the following reasons?

Which of these factors related to a client's orientation to time may have the greatest immediate effect on the client's health status?

A dietary aide tells the nurse that an Asian American client won't eat anything on the tray being served because it is not balanced hot and cold.This situation represents an example of:

A client's belief that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved is BEST described as:

The imposition of the rules,modes,and ideals of one group on another group is called:

When there are differences among and between cultural groups in a country,this diversity can contribute to social problems because of misunderstanding and unfamiliarity with different cultures.This is BEST described as:

Which of these factors should be included in a client cultural assessment?

Which of these terms refers to the group whose values prevail in a given society?