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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
Mr. Perez is a Mexican immigrant who migrated to the United States and lives in a Spanish-speaking community with other relatives. He is taken to the ER following a fall at work and is admitted to the hospital for observation. Which of the following is the nurse caring for Mr. Perez aware that he is at risk for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mr. Perez, as an immigrant in a new environment, is at risk for cultural shock, which involves psychological discomfort due to unfamiliar cultural settings.
Question 2 of 5
What characteristic is used to describe racial categories?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Racial categories are primarily described by physical characteristics like skin color, not language, music, or food preferences.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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).