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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 nurse is caring for an Appalachian patient following her hysterectomy. Which of the following Appalachian values and beliefs should be considered when planning nursing care for this patient? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F
Rationale: Appalachian values include isolation (
A), self-determination (
B), fatalism about loss (
D), and acceptance of death (F). Balance (
C) is not a noted value, and nature respect (E) is misstated.
Question 2 of 5
What is one way in which nurses can develop cultural self-awareness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Self-awareness is a key method for developing cultural competence by reflecting on one's own cultural influences.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a 60-year-old patient. During the initial visit, the patients husband answers all of the questions. What would the nurse assess based on this behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The husband's behavior may reflect a cultural norm where he is the dominant decision-maker.
Question 4 of 5
How is culture learned by each new generation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Culture is learned through formal (e.g., education) and informal (e.g., family, social interactions) experiences, which shape individuals' understanding of cultural norms and values.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for patients in a culturally diverse neighborhood knows that culture affects the nurses interactions with patients. Which of the following is a characteristic of culture? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: Culture guides behavior (
A), remains stable if needs are met (
D), influences self-perception and behavior (E), and varies within and among groups (F). Modeling (
B) is not the primary means, and culture is affected by environment (
C).