Question 1

Anticipating the need for discovery of qualitative knowledge in her theory, Leininger created what types of definitions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conceptual
B)   Operational
C)   Orientational
D)   Cultural C

Question 2

The goal of Leininger's theory of culture care diversity and universality is to provide _____________________ care to people of diverse cultures

Accepted Answer

A)   Holistic
B)   Medically appropriate
C)   Culture-specific and congruent
D)   Cross-cultural and sensitive C

Question 3

To create culturally sensitive nursing actions and decisions, nurses should gather knowledge and information about:

Accepted Answer

A)   The patient's height, weight, and vital signs.
B)   The patient's past medical treatments.
C)   The patient's primary physician.
D)   The patient's personal health values and beliefs. D

Question 4

Leininger calls the ability to work with people of diverse cultures by being willing to provide different ways of care for different cultures ________________ Nursing.

Accepted Answer

A)   Transcultural
B)   Pancultural
C)   Cultural
D)   Holistic

Question 5

Leininger suggests nursing information be derived from individuals within the group being treated. This information is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethnic.
B)   Emic.
C)   Ethic.
D)   Etic.

Question 6

When working with clients using the Leininger model, the nurse is careful not to impose her or his own _________________views that may not be culturally sensitive or client-centered.

Accepted Answer

A)   Congruent
B)   Emic
C)   Etic
D)   Human

Question 7

The research method used to discover largely covert, complex, and generally hidden care knowledge in cultures or subcultures is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethical nursing.
B)   Econursing.
C)   Ethnonursing.
D)   Emic nursing.

Question 8

Observers conducting research via the ethnonursing method should interact with the interviewee as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Active observers.
B)   Theory authorities.
C)   Expert interviewers.
D)   Data collection experts.

Question 9

To better understand the methodology for developing transcultural nursing practice, Leininger studied:

Accepted Answer

A)   Archaeology.
B)   Anthropology.
C)   Paleontology.
D)   Holistic medicine.

Question 10

When conducting interviews using Leininger's theory as a guide, researchers listen to ______________ to understand an informant's views, beliefs, and practices.

Accepted Answer

A)   Informed sources
B)   Key informants
C)   General informants
D)   Subject informants

Exam 17: Madeline Leiningers Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality