ATI RN
Community Health Verified Questions and Answers Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse believes that the best treatment for illness is the use of Western medicine and alternative therapies should not be used for healing. Which of the following best describes what has happened?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ethnocentrism. This is because the nurse is judging other cultures' healing practices based on the standards of their own culture, believing Western medicine is superior. Ethnocentrism involves viewing one's own culture as superior to others. Cultural imposition (
B) would involve forcing one's own cultural beliefs on others. Racism (
C) involves discrimination based on race, not cultural beliefs. Stereotyping (
D) is making assumptions about individuals based on their group membership.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse reports that in comparison to all the children in a particular school, the children who are members of the Cub Scouts have 0.3 risk for obesity before entering the sixth grade. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse make to the new parents of two boys who had just moved into this school's neighborhood?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Discourage the parents from enrolling their sons in Cub Scouts because of the risk. By stating that children who are members of the Cub Scouts have a 0.3 risk for obesity before entering the sixth grade, the nurse is implying that there may be a higher likelihood of obesity among Cub Scouts compared to other children in the school.
Therefore, it would be prudent to discourage the parents from enrolling their sons in Cub Scouts to potentially reduce the risk of obesity. Other choices are incorrect because B suggests ignoring relevant information, C encourages enrollment despite the risk, and D leaves the decision entirely up to the parents without providing guidance based on the reported risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the best action for the nurse to take when communicating with a client who speaks a language the nurse does not understand?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Arrange for a medical interpreter. This is the best action because using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication, maintains client confidentiality, and prevents misunderstandings that could lead to medical errors. Asking a family member (
B) can compromise confidentiality and accuracy. Asking a clerical staff member (
D) may not ensure accuracy or confidentiality. Other options are not provided, as they do not guarantee effective communication in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
Which action by a health care organization is an example of a leadership commitment to cultural competence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A - Developing a policy for use of trained interpreters. This demonstrates leadership commitment to cultural competence by recognizing the importance of effective communication with diverse populations. Having a policy in place ensures that language barriers are addressed, promoting understanding and respect for cultural differences. Improving client satisfaction (
B), health care outcomes (
C), and increasing access to care (
D) are important goals, but they do not specifically address the need for cultural competence through language services.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse wants to obtain information on the alternative methods of health care used by a 45-year-old female Hispanic client. Who would be the best person to ask about this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The client herself. Asking the client directly ensures the most accurate and firsthand information on the alternative health care methods she uses. The client can provide insights into her personal beliefs, practices, and preferences. The other choices may not have the specific knowledge or experience related to the client's health care choices. The husband (
A) may not be aware of all the alternative methods the client uses. A community leader (
B) may have general knowledge but not specifics about the client's health practices. The religious leader (
D) may focus more on spiritual aspects rather than health care practices.