Question 1

You are given the unfortunate task of caring for a child who is in critical condition. From the patient's record, you acknowledge the family practices Catholicism. Which of the following actions should take place for this unfortunate child?

Accepted Answer

Catholicism places importance on baptism, especially in critical situations, as it is believed to be necessary for salvation.

Question 2

You are assigned to care for a male infant who will need a circumcision. What ritual must you adhere to if this child is of Jewish faith?

Accepted Answer

In Jewish tradition, circumcision (known as a bris or brit milah) is typically performed on the eighth day of a male infant's life, unless there are medical reasons to delay the procedure. This practice is based on religious commandments found in the Torah.

Question 3

You are working in an emergency room when you encounter a female child of Somali descent. Upon physical examination, you notice the female has undergone circumcision. As a pediatric nurse, what do you need to remember in this situation?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

A Muslim woman is accompanying her child in during the child's hospital stay. What would be important to clarify with this child's mother during this time?

Accepted Answer

Muslim individuals often have specific religious practices, such as daily prayers, which may require privacy and specific times. It is important to clarify if the mother needs time and undisturbed privacy for these practices during the hospital stay.

Question 5

If a pediatric nurse has the ability to stand back and view other cultural groups as unique, distinct, important, and influential while demonstrating respect, which characteristic is this nurse exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

As a pediatric nurse, you encounter an infant, with parents who worship as Jehovah's Witnesses, who is in need of a life-saving blood transfusion. The religious beliefs of the family deem this practice as unacceptable and the treatment is refused. What is the best course of action to save this child's life?

Accepted Answer

In cases where a child's life is at risk and the parents refuse treatment due to religious beliefs, the healthcare provider can seek intervention from the courts to secure state guardianship for the purpose of providing necessary medical treatment, such as a blood transfusion. This ensures the child's right to life and health is prioritized.

Question 7

What ability does a pediatric nurse possess if he or she exhibits a high degree of cultural intelligence?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

If a patient who worships as a Jehovah's Witness presents with a diagnosis of anemia, which of the following treatments would be acceptable according to the religious beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Erythropoietin infusions are generally acceptable to Jehovah's Witnesses because they stimulate the body's production of red blood cells, avoiding the need for blood transfusions, which are prohibited by their beliefs.

Question 9

Even for families in which English is the first language, complex medical terms and treatment plans may be difficult to understand and important information can be missed. What action can the pediatric nurse and the healthcare facility take to ensure the highest levels of health literacy?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring all information and documents are written to the language and literacy level of the primary caregiver helps improve understanding and health literacy.

Question 10

As part of understanding the variances among ethnicities, the pediatric nurse should anticipate what type of diet for patients who worship as Islamic Muslims?

Accepted Answer

Islamic Muslims follow dietary laws that prohibit the consumption of pork and pork products.

Quiz 4: Cultural and Religious Influences to Care