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Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 3 : Cultural and Spiritual Issues Related to Mental Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
During an assessment, the patient states, We rely on our large extensive family for moral support and help and we treat our elders with a great deal of respect. If someone gets sick, the family takes care of him. The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient?s statement reflects cultural identity, emphasizing family-oriented values, respect for elders, and collective caregiving, which are central to their cultural beliefs and practices.
Question 2 of 5
Within the context of the culture of poverty, which of the following most clearly describes why individuals who are part of this culture become trapped in a downward economic spiral?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The culture of poverty creates a cycle where joblessness and financial dependence lead to feelings of powerlessness and low self-esteem, which in turn perpetuate poverty by reducing motivation and opportunities for economic improvement.
Question 3 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about spirituality and religiousness. The group demonstrates understanding of these concepts when they identify religiousness as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Religiousness is characterized by participation in organized religious practices, such as community worship, whereas spirituality is broader, encompassing feelings of connectedness or relationships with a unifying force.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing instructor is preparing a class about rural cultures and the influence on mental health problems. Which of the following would the instructor include as impacting the use of mental health services for this group?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Rural populations face barriers to mental health services, including limited access to care and lack of available resources, due to geographic isolation and fewer healthcare facilities.
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working on developing cultural competence. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural competence involves showing genuine interest and appreciation for an individual?s cultural beliefs, avoiding assumptions, and tailoring care to their unique cultural context, rather than prioritizing one?s own culture or stereotyping.