ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 8 : Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects of Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following organizations has/have worked to promote the patient's right to culturally competent care in U.S. hospitals?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Joint Commission (
C) has established standards to promote culturally competent care in U.S. hospitals.
Question 2 of 5
Nursing care that involves or combines the elements of more than one culture is called which of the following names?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transcultural care (
D) involves integrating elements from multiple cultures to provide culturally sensitive nursing care.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has expressed the feeling that God has caused his illness. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to consider when responding to the patient's feelings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Responding with compassion and without judgment (
A) is critical to respecting the patient's beliefs and providing supportive care.
Question 4 of 5
A bedridden patient has a different cultural background and speaks a different primary language than the nurse. In order to provide culturally sensitive care to this patient, the nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Allowing time for the patient to process (
A) and observing nonverbal cues (
D) are key to culturally sensitive care, especially with language barriers. Family members should not be used as interpreters (
B), and insisting on English (
C) may not be effective.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting a patient of the Jewish culture and faith in planning meals for the day. Which of the following might be a concern for the patient?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Jewish dietary laws (kashrut) prohibit pork (
D), and green beans with bacon (
B) may be an issue if the bacon is not kosher or if the patient avoids meat-dairy combinations.