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Cultural Competence and Diversity in Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
At a local hospital, the postpartum care policy requires that nurses observe the mother during infant care to assess the mother's ability to care for the new baby and to promote bonding. A new mother expresses concern that in her country, all infant care is provided by other family members so that the mother can rest and recover. Which of the following actions would be taken by a culturally competent nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Culturally competent care respects the client's beliefs and adapts care to their values. The nurse should assess maternal knowledge while respecting cultural norms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse gives detailed information on how to apply for Medicaid to a new mother who moved to the United States from Russia about 10 years ago. The nurse's next client is an African-American mother of newborn twins who worked until the children were born. The nurse does not discuss insurance options at all. Which of the following errors is being made by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse intentionally provided resources to one client while withholding information from another based on assumptions. This is an act of overt intentional prejudice.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching a nutrition class to a student group with a large Latino population, the school nurse incorporates foods such as salsa and other healthy dishes familiar to students into the presentation. Which of the following best describes the action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and disease prevention through education. Teaching about healthy culturally familiar foods supports preventive care.