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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
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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A father, mother, grandmother, and three school-aged children have immigrated to the United States from Thailand. Which member(s) of the family are likely to learn to speak English more rapidly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children typically learn new languages faster due to their exposure in school and cognitive adaptability.
Question 5 of 5
A 40-year-old nurse is taking a health history from a 20-year-old Hispanic man and notes that he looks down at the floor when he answers questions. What should the nurse understand about this behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In some Hispanic cultures, avoiding eye contact is a sign of respect, not embarrassment or misunderstanding.