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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 5 : Culturally Respectful Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 20-year-old housekeeper, born and educated in Iraq, wears her traditional clothing and head covering. A 50-year-old patient tells the nurse, They are in America and should dress like we do. What is this statement an example of?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's statement reflects cultural imposition, which is the belief that one's own cultural norms should be adopted by others.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse walks by a patients room and observes a Shaman performing a healing ritual for the patient. The nurse then remarks to a coworker that the ritual is a waste of time and disruptive to the other patients on the floor. This nurse is displaying the feelings associated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's dismissive attitude reflects culture conflict, which arises when differing cultural practices clash.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describe cultural factors that may influence healthcare? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: Certain groups have higher disease risks (
B), mental health norms are often based on white, middle-class standards (
D), patriarchal decision-making is common in some cultures (E), and language barriers exist for immigrants (F). Agreement on practices (
A) is not universal, and pain responses vary (
C).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is doing preoperative teaching for an African American man before he has abdominal surgery. What topic should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: African Americans are at higher risk for keloid formation, which should be discussed during preoperative teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient from Taiwan who constantly requests pain medication. What should the nurse consider when assessing the patients pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is subjective and should be assessed based on the patient's self-report, not assumptions about universal reactions or complaining.