ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 6 : Cultural and Ethnic Considerations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient requests a consultation between the health care provider and a religious leader known as an Imam. What is this patient's cultural belief?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muslims may wish to have their health care provider consult with an Imam, a religious leader.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is delivering a meal tray to a female Muslim patient. What intervention is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When caring for Muslims, same-sex health care providers should be used if at all possible. Ham and bacon are not appropriate items to offer a Muslim patient, since they do not consume pork products.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a Chinese American patient. How should this nurse demonstrate cultural awareness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chinese Americans view maintaining eye contact as ill-mannered and disrespectful. They are uncomfortable when face-to-face, and prefer to sit side-to-side or at a right angle to carry on conversation.
Touching is not usual during conversation; it is regarded as disrespectful or impolite.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a Mexican American patient. What nursing intervention would best demonstrate cultural sensitivity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When caring for Mexican Americans, families may expect to help care for the patient. Male family members usually are consulted before health care decisions are made.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an African-American patient. Who would the nurse expect to be the primary decision maker in the patient's family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When caring for African Americans, women are primarily the decision makers in the family and are frequently the head of the household.