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Cultural Competence and Diversity in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Congress's legal base for actions in health care includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Providing for the general welfare. This is derived from the General Welfare Clause in the US Constitution, granting Congress the authority to pass laws for the general welfare of the country. This clause has been interpreted broadly to include legislation related to health care. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect: B: Raising funds to support research - While Congress can allocate funds for research purposes, it is not the primary legal basis for actions in health care. C: Regulating commerce among the states - This refers to the Commerce Clause, which gives Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce, but it is not the primary legal basis for health care legislation. D: Providing spending power - While Congress has the power to allocate funds for various purposes, including health care, the primary legal basis for health care actions lies in the General Welfare Clause.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A male nurse stopped crossing his legs while sitting when speaking with specific clients after learning it was offensive to expose the sole of his foot to them. What does this behavior demonstrate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural skill is the effective integration of cultural knowledge and awareness to meet client needs in this case, ensuring nonverbal communication is respectful.
Question 4 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 5 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.