Chapter 7: Overview of Transcultural Nursing - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Inappropriate laughter can signal a lack of understanding. This is more likely than the presence of a culture-specific sense of humor in this particular context. It is unlikely that there is a prohibition against simultaneous explaining and demonstrating. Laughing is unlikely to suggest that teaching and learning are unnecessary.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Presuming that Hispanics rely on tacos and burritos likely reflects a stereotype of this culture, but is less likely to be motivated by resentment. This statement does not demonstrate acculturation. The colleagues statement reflects a stereotype, not an accurate assessment of the patients diet and culture.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nurses must promote open dialogue and work with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers to reach the culturally appropriate solution for the individual patient. A referral to social work is not a sufficient response and enlisting a caregiver from the same culture may not be ethical or effective.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cultural needs should be considered when choosing an interpreter; for instance, fluency in varied dialects is beneficial. In choosing an interpreter, you do not want one who speaks in an excessively loud voice, conducts the conversation too quickly, or avoids repetition.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The term minority refers to a group of people whose physical and cultural characteristics differ from the majority of people in a society. There are four generally identified minority groups: Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. Such groups are not referred to as exceptions or underclasses. A subgroup is a division of a group that is in some way distinguished from the larger group.