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Cultural Diversity and Competence in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse advocates and intervenes between the health care system and the client's cultural beliefs on behalf of the client. Which term best describes the nurse's action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Culture brokering. This term best describes the nurse's action of advocating and intervening between the health care system and the client's cultural beliefs. Culture brokering involves facilitating communication and understanding between different cultural perspectives to ensure the client's needs are met. A: Cultural accommodation refers to adapting one's own behavior to align with the client's cultural beliefs, not necessarily intervening between the health care system and the client. C: Cultural preservation involves maintaining and safeguarding cultural practices and beliefs, which is not the primary role of the nurse in this scenario. D: Cultural repatterning involves changing or modifying a client's cultural beliefs or practices, which is not the nurse's role in this context. Therefore, the best term to describe the nurse's action in this scenario is culture brokering because it involves actively mediating and advocating for the client's cultural beliefs within the health care system.
Question 2 of 5
A client comes into the clinic and reports visiting an acupuncturist for pain. The nurse
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cultural relativism. This is because cultural relativism is the concept of understanding and respecting different cultures without judgment, recognizing that each culture has its own values and beliefs. In this scenario, the nurse should acknowledge and respect the client's decision to seek treatment from an acupuncturist, understanding that it may be a part of the client's cultural beliefs or practices. Explanation of other choices: A: This is not the best answer as it does not directly address the nurse's approach to understanding the client's cultural perspective. B: Cultural conflict implies a clash between different cultures, which may not be the case in this scenario. C: Cultural blindness refers to ignoring or being unaware of cultural differences, which is not the appropriate response for the nurse in this situation.
Question 3 of 5
In the Vietnamese culture, individuals may focus on wishes and memories of their ancestors and look to them to provide direction for current situations. Which of the following types of cultural variations is being demonstrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Social organization. This cultural practice of focusing on ancestors for guidance reflects the social organization aspect of Vietnamese culture, where relationships, hierarchy, and familial ties are highly valued. This practice emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness within the family and community, guiding current decisions based on ancestral wisdom. A: Communication focuses on language, verbal/nonverbal cues. B: Personal space relates to spatial boundaries and comfort levels. D: Perception of time pertains to attitudes towards punctuality and scheduling. These choices do not directly align with the cultural practice described, making them incorrect in this context.
Question 4 of 5
Research has shown that Asian men tend to have a greater sensitivity than white Europeans to codeine, and they experience significantly weaker effects from the drug. Which of the following types of cultural variations is being demonstrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Biological variations. This is because the question specifically mentions differences in sensitivity to codeine between Asian men and white Europeans, which is a biological difference based on genetic factors. Personal space (B), social organization (C), and perception of time (D) are not relevant to the scenario described and do not explain the differences in drug sensitivity between the two groups. The key is to focus on the biological aspect of the response and how it directly relates to the specific scenario provided in the question.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse will be using an interpreter during a client encounter. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because having written materials available in the client's primary language ensures effective communication. This is crucial for accurate information exchange and understanding between the nurse and the client. Using family members as interpreters (option A) can lead to misinterpretation due to bias or lack of professional training. Option D, observing the interpreter's gestures, is not sufficient as non-verbal cues alone may not convey the full message. Option C is incomplete and vague. In summary, option B is the most appropriate consideration to ensure clear and accurate communication with the client.