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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
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 2 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 3 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 4 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).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements is true of cultural assimilation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mutual cultural assimilation involves exchanging characteristics between groups. Option B is incorrect as assimilation typically involves a minority adopting majority traits. Option C refers to culture shock, and D describes cultural identity.