Chapter 7: Overview of Transcultural Nursing - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The concept of culturally competent care applies to health care institutions, which must develop culturally sensitive policies and provide a climate that fosters the provision of culturally competent care by nurses. Nurses must learn to acknowledge and adapt to diversity among their colleagues in the workplace. This is not necessarily dependent on nurses examining their own cultures. Because patients needs vary widely, care is not equal. Evaluating cultural awareness in others does not necessarily enhance ones own cultural competence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Health disparities are noted among women, gays and lesbians, and people with disabilities. Specific health disparities have not been found among men, the middle-aged, or single people.

Correct Answer: A,C,D,E

Rationale: Cultural nursing assessment refers to a systematic appraisal or examination of individuals, families, groups, and communities in terms of their cultural beliefs, values, and practices. Subgroups are not a specific focus of this assessment.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Transcultural nursing, a term sometimes used interchangeably with cross-cultural, intercultural, or multicultural nursing, refers to research-focused practice that focuses on patient-centered, culturally competent nursing. It is not limited to language barriers and foreign-born patients. It does not focus solely on health risks and benefits in ethnic groups.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The underlying focus of transcultural nursing is to provide culture-specific and culture-universal care that promotes the well-being or health of individuals, families, groups, communities, and institutions. It is not limited to institutions, communities, or marginalized groups.