Question 1

Which Canadian Community Health Nursing Standard of Practice holds relevant expectations for the community health nurse working with racialized people?

Accepted Answer

The Access and equity standard of practice includes expectations for the community health nurse to "acknowledge and address the unique health needs and determinants of health experienced by individuals, families, and communities who face systemic barriers to health equity, such as marginalized, stigmatized, or racialized populations" (CNA, 2020, p. 15). This standard emphasizes the importance of working to reduce health disparities and promote equitable health outcomes for all individuals and communities.

Question 2

Mr. and Mrs. Espinosa have immigrated to Canada from the Philippines. A community health nurse is visiting the Espinosa family following the birth of their first child. What is an appropriate comment for the nurse to make?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about newcomer health?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which term refers to those who are eligible for permanent residency?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants refers to those who are eligible for permanent residency. Refugees are individuals who have fled their home country due to persecution, war or violence and are seeking asylum in a new country. Transnationalists are individuals who maintain strong connections to both their home country and their country of residence. Temporary workers are individuals who have work visas and are only allowed to work in a specific job for a limited period of time.

Question 5

Rosa is a community health nurse. She is open and flexible with others, accepts differences, and is willing to learn. What term describes Rosa's nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Rosa's nursing practice is described as cultural competence, as she is open to learning and accepting different cultures. Ethnocentrism, ethnic stereotyping, and multiculturalism do not accurately describe her approach to nursing.

Question 6

What is a characteristic of culture?

Accepted Answer

Culture is largely unconscious, meaning that many of the beliefs, values, and practices that make up a particular culture are so ingrained in individuals that they may not even realize they are a part of that culture. Additionally, culture can be variable and subject to change over time, making option A incorrect. While there may be some consistency in certain cultural practices within an ethnic group, there is also diversity and variation among individuals within that group, making option B incomplete or inaccurate. Finally, language and traditions are often integral parts of culture, and cannot be easily separated from it, making option C incorrect.

Question 7

Which of the following terms are important for understanding culture in context? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity, race, and religion are all important factors in understanding culture in context. They can impact beliefs, values, traditions, and social norms within a specific cultural group. Safety, while important, is not directly related to culture.

Question 8

What term is used to describe the dominance of white European ways of thinking and knowing?

Accepted Answer

Eurocentrism refers to the centrality and dominance of European ways of thinking, knowledge production, and cultural practices. It is a form of cultural hegemony that marginalizes and devalues the knowledge and contributions of non-European cultures and peoples. Ethnocentrism is a related concept, but it refers to the belief that one's own culture or group is superior to others, while racism and racialization are more specifically about discrimination based on race.

Question 9

Strengths of using a cultural safety approach include drawing our attention more explicitly to addressing inequities. Which of the following statements align with the cultural safety approach? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Cultural safety involves understanding and addressing the broader contexts of healthcare, challenging power imbalances, improving access, and recognizing that the perception of safety is determined by those receiving care.

Question 10

According to Statistics Canada, what proportion of Canada's total population is foreign born?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Yasmin is working with recent immigrants from Syria. She works with her clients to access community resources that will assist in developing a social support network. Why is this an important community health nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Social support can help immigrants establish economic stability by connecting them with job opportunities, financial resources, and other community services. This is important for their overall health and well-being as they adjust to their new environment. The other choices are not accurate or relevant.

Question 12

Current conceptualizations of cultural safety include which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Recent women immigrants have a lower probability of having their previous work experience recognized when compared to men. Jason is a community health nurse who is working to promote equity on this issue. Jason is demonstrating which community health nursing value?

Accepted Answer

Social justice involves promoting fairness and equity for all people, including marginalized and disadvantaged groups. In this scenario, Jason's work to address the gender disparity in recognizing women immigrants' work experience aligns with the value of social justice.

Question 14

White Euro-Canadian privilege in Canada is increasingly being linked to what is called settler privilege. Here, the term settler generally refers to people whose ancestors came to Canada from which region in the world?

Accepted Answer

Settler privilege refers to the advantages and benefits that Euro-Canadians have inherited from their ancestors who colonized and settled on Indigenous lands. Therefore, the term settler specifically refers to people whose ancestors came from Europe.

Question 15

Which of the following are characteristics of culture? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Culture is a social construction created by societies (A), it is an integrated system that influences daily life (B), it is fluid and changes over time (C), and it intersects with other social constructs like race (D).

Question 16

It is well documented that immigrants bring significant strength, determination, resilience, and diversity. They are also usually in good health. However, once they enter Canada, their health status starts to decline and has been associated with which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The decline in health status of immigrants in Canada has been associated with factors such as low income, unemployment, racism and discrimination, and barriers to accessing health care. These factors can contribute to stress, limited resources, and reduced access to necessary health services, impacting overall health.

Question 17

Which term is used to describe common language, culture, country of origin, and ancestry?

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe common language, culture, country of origin, and ancestry is ethnicity. Racism refers to discrimination and prejudice based on race or ethnicity. Transnationalism refers to the phenomenon of people and cultures crossing national borders. Ecological refers to the study of how living organisms interact with their environment.

Question 18

Giselle is a community health nurse working with temporary residents in Vancouver. Giselle recognizes that her clients would benefit from English classes. Giselle mobilizes local community members who are willing to teach English to offer free classes one evening a week. Why is Giselle exploring this community health nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Language acquisition is challenging and can be a barrier to accessing healthcare and other services, so offering free English classes can help improve the health and wellbeing of temporary residents.

Question 19

Which term is used to describe any action with diminishes, demeans, or disempowers the cultural identity and well-being of an individual?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe cultural practice refers to any action that diminishes or demeans the cultural identity and well-being of an individual. Cultural competence refers to the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with individuals from different cultures. Group diversity refers to the presence of a variety of cultures within a group or organization. Cultural care refers to the ways in which healthcare providers accommodate the unique cultural beliefs and practices of their patients.

Question 20

The majority of permanent residents across Canada come from which part of the world?

Accepted Answer

According to statistics from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the majority of permanent residents in Canada come from Asia. In 2019, 60% of permanent residents admitted to Canada were from Asia. The other regions listed (United States, Africa, South America) account for smaller percentages of permanent residents.

Quiz 9: Race, Culture, and Health