Question 1

Which of the following statements about culture is false?&#10;A) Culture has universal meaning for all members of the same racial or ethnic groups.&#10;B) Cultural beliefs are taken for granted by members of the same culture.&#10;C) Members of a culture tend to share the same values.&#10;D) Cultural characteristics are learned.

Accepted Answer

Culture does not have a universal meaning for all members of the same racial or ethnic groups, as individuals within these groups can have diverse experiences and interpretations of their culture.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the ritual?&#10;A) Rituals serve as a measure of social control by those in power&#10;B) Rituals can bring comfort to a family in bereavement&#10;C) Rituals are an effect of religiosity&#10;D) Rituals have a limited place in developing countries

Accepted Answer

Rituals can provide comfort and a sense of structure during times of grief, such as bereavement, by offering a familiar and supportive framework for individuals and families to process their emotions and honor their loved ones.

Question 3

Which of the following methods is the best way to learn how to incorporate culturally competent care into a program for helping new teen-age mothers cope?&#10;A) Interview their parents, grandparents, and community leaders to determine lifeway activities.&#10;B) Provide a way for the program staff to learn the latest jargon teenager's use.&#10;C) Immerse oneself in a high school for a short period of time.&#10;D) Conduct a focus group with teenage mothers who have children at least one year old

Accepted Answer

Conducting a focus group with teenage mothers who have children at least one year old allows for direct input from those who have experienced the challenges firsthand, providing valuable insights into culturally competent care tailored to their specific needs and experiences.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is best characterized as ethnocentric?&#10;A) My family celebrates Thanksgiving with family and friends.&#10;B) Some families celebrate Thanksgiving within their community&#10;C) The best way to celebrate Thanksgiving is how my family does it.&#10;D) The best time our family has is when we celebrate Thanksgiving.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism involves judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture. Statement C reflects this by asserting that the speaker's way of celebrating Thanksgiving is the best, implying a judgment of other ways as inferior.

Question 5

Focusing on strengths in a vulnerable community encourages:&#10;A) Empowerment within that community&#10;B) Health professionals to tell community members what to do&#10;C) Community members to shift attention from their needs&#10;D) Researchers to be able to determine what interventions to implement

Accepted Answer

Focusing on strengths in a vulnerable community encourages empowerment by building on existing assets and capabilities, fostering self-reliance and confidence.

Question 6

Care that is framed within a cultural context:&#10;A) Is beneficial for training&#10;B) Facilitates the development of care that is culturally congruent&#10;C) Is essential for the first phase of a relationship centered care&#10;D) Encourages adaptation

Accepted Answer

Culturally framed care helps in developing care practices that align with the cultural values and beliefs of patients, making it culturally congruent.

Question 7

The public health nurse knows that the best teacher of a client's culture is the:&#10;A) Nurse&#10;B) Textbook&#10;C) Client&#10;D) Primary health care provider

Accepted Answer

The client is the best source of information about their own culture, as they can provide personal insights and experiences that are unique to them.

Question 8

The best way public health nurses can prepare for working with vulnerable people is to:&#10;A) Deny any biases&#10;B) Be self-reflective&#10;C) Show respect for others&#10;D) Both b and c

Accepted Answer

Being self-reflective helps nurses understand their own biases and improve their care, while showing respect for others is crucial in building trust and effective communication with vulnerable populations.

Question 9

Which of the following is the best description of the focus of transcultural nursing?&#10;A) Holistic and comprehensive ways to know and serve immigrants&#10;B) Holistic and comprehensive ways to know and serve one's own community&#10;C) Holistic and comprehensive ways to know and serve individuals of diverse cultures&#10;D) Holistic and comprehensive ways to know and serve individuals through the life cycle

Accepted Answer

Transcultural nursing focuses on understanding and providing care to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring that cultural differences are respected and integrated into healthcare practices.

Question 10

Public health nurses who deliberately and creatively apply their transcultural knowledge and skills to care for individuals, families, populations and communities are providing care that is:&#10;A) Culturally congruent&#10;B) Considered care&#10;C) Ethical care&#10;D) Comprehensive care

Accepted Answer

Culturally congruent care involves using transcultural knowledge to provide care that fits with the cultural beliefs and practices of individuals, families, and communities.

Deck 8: Considerations of Culture in the Health of the Public