Chapter 10: Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care Cherry & Jacob

Chapter 10: Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care Cherry & Jacob

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Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When planning health care, the nurse should be mindful that members of the Asian culture tend to:

ANS:  A

In Asian culture, individuals tend to be present oriented and time is viewed as being more flexible than in the Western culture; being on time for appointments is not seen as a priority.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   p. 194

2. A nurse is admitting a Mexican-American child, and the mother comments that the child was exposed to mal ojo. The nurse should expect to find which symptom associated with this exposure?

ANS:  A

The child has what is referred to as mal ojo or “evil eye,” which can lead to diarrhea, fever, and even death.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   p. 198

3. A Mexican-American patient is attacked and beaten. This patient is at risk for “fright disease,” which is known as:

ANS:  A

Susto is an emotion-based illness common among Mexicans. An unexpected fall, a barking dog, or a car accident could cause susto. Symptoms include colic, diarrhea, high temperature, and vomiting.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   p. 198

4. A priority action for the nurse who works with culturally diverse clients is completion of a:

ANS:  B

The first step to becoming a culturally sensitive and competent health care provider is to conduct a cultural self-assessment. Through identification of health-related attitudes, values, beliefs, and practices, the nurse can better understand the cultural aspects of health care from the client’s perspective.

DIF:    Application    REF:   p. 191