ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
How is culture learned by each new generation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Culture is learned through formal (e.g., education) and informal (e.g., family, social interactions) experiences, which shape individuals' understanding of cultural norms and values.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for patients in a culturally diverse neighborhood knows that culture affects the nurses interactions with patients. Which of the following is a characteristic of culture? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: Culture guides behavior (
A), remains stable if needs are met (
D), influences self-perception and behavior (E), and varies within and among groups (F). Modeling (
B) is not the primary means, and culture is affected by environment (
C).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is true of cultural assimilation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mutual cultural assimilation involves exchanging characteristics between groups. Option B is incorrect as assimilation typically involves a minority adopting majority traits. Option C refers to culture shock, and D describes cultural identity.
Question 4 of 5
Mr. Perez is a Mexican immigrant who migrated to the United States and lives in a Spanish-speaking community with other relatives. He is taken to the ER following a fall at work and is admitted to the hospital for observation. Which of the following is the nurse caring for Mr. Perez aware that he is at risk for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mr. Perez, as an immigrant in a new environment, is at risk for cultural shock, which involves psychological discomfort due to unfamiliar cultural settings.
Question 5 of 5
What characteristic is used to describe racial categories?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Racial categories are primarily described by physical characteristics like skin color, not language, music, or food preferences.