ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse walks by a patients room and observes a Shaman performing a healing ritual for the patient. The nurse then remarks to a coworker that the ritual is a waste of time and disruptive to the other patients on the floor. This nurse is displaying the feelings associated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's dismissive attitude reflects culture conflict, which arises when differing cultural practices clash.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient from Taiwan who constantly requests pain medication. What should the nurse consider when assessing the patients pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is subjective and should be assessed based on the patient's self-report, not assumptions about universal reactions or complaining.
Question 3 of 5
A 20-year-old housekeeper, born and educated in Iraq, wears her traditional clothing and head covering. A 50-year-old patient tells the nurse, They are in America and should dress like we do. What is this statement an example of?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's statement reflects cultural imposition, which is the belief that one's own cultural norms should be adopted by others.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an African American in an acute care setting. Which one of the following might be a special nursing consideration for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Some African American patients may value folk healers, which should be considered in care planning.
Question 5 of 5
In which of the following populations should the nurse carefully assess the patients use of over-the-counter medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: White middle-class patients may have greater access to over-the-counter medications and should be assessed for their use to prevent adverse effects.