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Cultural Competence and Diversity in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse wishes to develop cultural competence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural awareness requires self-examination and in-depth exploration of one's own beliefs and values as they influence behavior. It is the first step in developing cultural competence.
Question 2 of 5
An immigrant takes metamizole, which is banned in the U.S. due to risk of agranulocytosis. A nurse advises the client to use a safer alternative. What is this an example of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cultural re-patterning involves working with clients to modify harmful cultural practices while respecting their beliefs.
Question 3 of 5
An American nurse refuses to modify care based on a patient's culture, believing Western medicine is superior. What does this demonstrate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture and ways are superior to others. This mindset can hinder culturally competent care.
Question 4 of 5
A Spanish-speaking family comes to the public health department. No one in the family speaks English, and nobody at the health department speaks Spanish. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Communication with the client or family is required for a careful assessment. The nurse must obtain an interpreter to ensure effective communication and provide appropriate care.
Question 5 of 5
A client is crying softly and saying, 'What did I do to deserve this punishment, Lord?' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An open-ended and supportive response allows the client to share feelings without judgment. This promotes therapeutic communication and emotional support.