ATI LPN
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 nurse in a large metropolitan city enjoys working in a health clinic that primarily serves Hispanic patients. What does this statement imply about the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enjoying work with a specific cultural group suggests the nurse values culturally competent care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a Cambodian patient. The nurse says, You have to get up and walk whether you want to or not. What is this statement an example of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Forcing a patient to act against their preferences without cultural sensitivity is an example of cultural imposition.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are considered cultural norms of the healthcare system? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Healthcare norms include jargon/documentation (
B), hierarchical deference (
C), problem-solving approaches (
D), and specific procedures for birth/death (F). Defining health/illness (
A) is possible, and technology is generally trusted (E).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an African American in an acute care setting. Which one of the following might be a special nursing consideration for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Some African American patients may value folk healers, which should be considered in care planning.
Question 5 of 5
In which of the following populations should the nurse carefully assess the patients use of over-the-counter medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: White middle-class patients may have greater access to over-the-counter medications and should be assessed for their use to prevent adverse effects.