Deck 16: Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality

Question 1

Individuals who function under a(n)________ tend to believe that they have control over their environment; hence as nurses,they tend to feel it is their duty to diagnose disorders and do everything possible to save a patient's life.

A)external locus of control
B)internal locus of control
C)comprehensive locus of control
D)collective society

Answer 1

internal locus of control

Question 2

When working with staff from different cultures,it is important to realize that there may be different perceptions of a variety of areas that are inherent in the health care regime.Which of the following is not one of these potential areas of differing perception?

A)staff responsibilities
B)the health care practitioner
C)locus of control
D)time orientation

Answer 2

the health care practitioner

Question 3

Integrated lifestyles,the learned and shared beliefs,values,and worldviews are a definition of:

A)values
B)morals
C)culture
D)tradition

Answer 3

culture

Question 4

Within each broad category of race are numerous cultural groups.Why is this important for nurses to recognize?

A)for demographic data collection
B)different cultural groups have different views of health-related illness practices for care
C)to prevent racism from occurring on the unit among the patients
D)to provide the best care possible according to their heritage and traditions

Question 5

An individual with an impaired ability to integrate meaning and purpose in his life through his own connectedness with others,self,music,nature,or a higher power has:

A)spiritual distress
B)philosophical distress
C)depression
D)schizoid personality disorder

Question 6

There are several dimensions of primary importance in organizational culture.Which of the following is not one of these?

A)vision statement
B)relative diversity
C)resource allocation and reward
D)degree of change

Question 7

According to DeRosa and Kochura's (2006)article entitled "Implement Culturally Competent Health Care in Your Workplace," cultures have different patterns of verbal and nonverbal communication.Which of the following communication behaviors is not one of the noted communication differences?

A)conversational style
B)personal behavior
C)eye contact
D)subject matter

Question 8

Some nursing theories and models have been developed to assist nurses in the delivery of culturally competent care.Which of the following is not one of these models or theories?

A)Leininger's Transcultural Nursing
B)Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence
C)Campinha-Bacote's Process of Cultural Competence
D)Morrison's Model for Transcultural Awareness

Question 9

According to the survey of diversity in nursing by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN,2006),what percentage of RNs who graduated from an undergraduate program were men?

A)3.9%
B)6.2%
C)12%
D)23.2%

Question 10

Which ethnic minority group was noted to have the largest representation in baccalaureate nursing programs,according to the 2006 survey by the AACN?

A)Asian, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders
B)Native American
C)Hispanic or Latino
D)Black or African American

Question 11

According to Giger and Davidhizar (2004),the members of which cultural group tend to believe themselves in harmony with nature rather than being controlled by or in control of nature?

A)some Mexican Americans
B)some Appalachians
C)some Puerto Ricans
D)some ChineseAmericans

Question 12

When moving to a different country,it is important to consider the possibility and potential implications of:

A)ambivalence
B)improved lifestyle
C)tradition in ethnic groups
D)culture shock

Question 13

Which of the following does not necessarily belong as a component of culturally competent care?

A)cultural awareness
B)cultural knowledge
C)cultural organizations
D)cultural desire

Question 14

Identification of a person according to genetic traits and physical characteristics is called:

A)culture
B)acculturation
C)race
D)cultural ethnicity

Question 15

Cultural beliefs are:

A)conscious or unconscious
B)hereditary
C)reality
D)genetic

Question 16

Registered nurses can be identified as a:

A)culture
B)subculture
C)group
D)organization

Question 17

One way in which nurses can help marginalized groups is to facilitate problem-solving activities.Which problem-solving activity is not necessarily one of these activities for assisting marginalized groups?

A)increasing health care knowledge of the community
B)seeking health care access
C)breaking down barriers and traditions to Western medicine
D)serving as a role model for new nurses

Question 18

A number of techniques that can facilitate multicultural communication have been identified.Which one of these would not facilitate multicultural communication?

A)avoid the use of slang terms
B)recognition that educational backgrounds in nursing may be vastly different
C)providing your coworkers with resources that may help to reinforce verbal communication
D)using "you" statements when offering constructive criticism

Question 19

There are a variety of different generations that make up the current workforce that nurse managers may have to supervise.Which of the following is not one of these generations?

A)Baby boomers
B)Pre-Millennial
C)Gen Xers
D)Echo boomers

Question 20

Perceptions of the nurse's role in health care can vary according to culture.Of the important findings in a study of Philippine-American nurses by Spangler (1992),which of the following is not one of these?

A)expressed dedication to work
B)desire to utilize the latest innovative techniques in the best interest of the patient
C)attentiveness to the patient's physical comfort needs
D)respect and patience that was carried forth into the nurses' relationships with their patients

Question 21

Which group has the lowest life expectancy of any group in the United States?

A)Hispanics
B)Blacks
C)Asian/Pacific Islanders
D)Native Americans

Question 22

A number of characteristics have been identified as behavioral styles of organizations in the United States.Characteristics of these behavioral styles include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A)a firm handshake is important
B)use direct eye contact in work situations
C)be on time to interview appointments
D)in areas where daily dress is more casual, casual dress is okay in business situations and in clinical work settings

Question 23

The Generation Xers have been described with multiple traits.These traits include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A)self-reliant
B)great loyalty to the employer
C)need technologically competent workplace
D)wants competent leadership

Question 24

The Spiritual Perspective Scale can be used to measure:

A)spiritual wellness
B)harmony and interconnectedness
C)spirituality-related interactions
D)spiritual distress

Question 25

Which of the following are questions that can be asked when assessing organizational culture? Select all that apply.

A)Are risk and change encountered?
B)What is the informal chain of command?
C)What is the colloquial chain of command?
D)What are the rules about how things should be done?

Question 26

Cultural beliefs serve to:

A)guide decisions
B)help people adjust
C)understand other cultures
D)help with acculturation

Question 27

A number of techniques have been identified to assist nurses who work with staff from a different culture who speak English as a second language.Which of the following are some of these techniques? Select all that apply.

A)if you feel you cannot achieve effective communication, give up
B)acknowledge that your coworker's value system and perception of what "good" is may be different from your own
C)appreciate the knowledge you can gain from working alongside a skilled nurse from another culture
D)provide your coworker with written resources that can help reinforce your verbal communication

Question 28

One way for the manager to help improve communication between nurses of different cultures is to:

A)teach nurses American ways
B)allow only English speaking
C)provide cultural workshops
D)teach American slang terms

Question 29

Which of the following are characteristics of the Traditional generation?

A)workaholic, strong-willed, and work for material gain, promotions, job security, and corner offices
B)seek a balance between work and leisure
C)they expect countless options and focus on early retirement
D)obligated to conform and believe that work is one's duty