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Cultural Competence and Diversity in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes most Americans' attitude toward immigrants?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most Americans are ambivalent about immigration, recognizing both positive and negative aspects. Because of this ambivalence, there is neither a strong negative nor a strong positive attitude toward immigrants.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.