Deck 24: Cultural Sensitivity and Global Health

Question 1

Which concept centers on a belief that the culture with which the individual is most familiar represents the cultural standard?

A) Polarization
B) Ethnocentrism
C) Acculturation
D) Stereotyping

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The nurse practitioner (NP) applies Giger and Davidhizar's "transcultural assessment model" during patient assessment. Which statement by the patient is most useful for determining the patient's perception of environmental control?

A) "God will decide whether or not I get well."
B) "Several of my relatives have sickle cell anemia."
C) "My parents think I need to drink more water."
D) "I am not comfortable with strangers touching me."

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which action by the nurse practitioner is most reflective of cultural humility?

A) Developing competence regarding all cultures served in a specific setting
B) Acknowledging limitations in understanding a patient's cultural background
C) Viewing the patient's circumstances from the NP's perspective
D) Learning about a specific cultural group's beliefs and preferences

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The nurse practitioner (NP) is preparing to assess a Native American patient. Which strategy demonstrates cultural sensitivity by the NP?

A) Understanding the patient may avoid eye contact
B) Anticipating that the patient may be quiet until trust is established
C) Desiring to learn about the patient's use of herbal remedies
D) Recognizing the patient may prefer to collaborate with a folk healer

Question 5

The nurse practitioner's demonstration of cultural competence includes which intervention?

A) Achieving consensus on differing values
B) Using colloquial expressions when speaking
C) Identifying stereotypes held by others
D) Establishing boundaries for acceptable behaviors

Question 6

Explain how delivering patient care based on the Golden Rule may impede cultural competence.

Question 7

Differentiate between the "melting pot" and the "tossed salad" perspectives in application to cultural awareness in the United States.

Question 8

Summarize the impact of cultural immersion experiences on cultural competency.

Question 9

Discuss the importance of combining cultural awareness training with nurse practitioner-client partnerships to impact health outcomes for disparate populations.

Question 10

Summarize the purpose and goals of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care (CLAS standards).

Question 11

Identify your own cultural beliefs and values.

Question 12

Discuss the variety of cultures in your professional practice.

Question 13

Reflect on your cultural journey. What do you consider as obstacles to achieving cultural competence? What strategies can be employed to overcome the barriers?

Question 14

Describe a situation or circumstance when cultural factors influenced the care of an individual or family. Were culturally sensitive interventions/approaches implemented? If yes, please describe. If interventions/approaches were not based on the individual's or family's cultural preferences, how could the encounter have been adapted to meet the unique cultural needs?

Question 15

What method or strategy could be implemented to evaluate the integration of cultural strategies during a patient encounter?