Question 1

An Asian American patient explains to a nurse that yin and yang can be compared with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and the way they maintain balance in the body. This type of belief is an example of

Accepted Answer

The patient's explanation of yin and yang as balancing forces in the body is an example of a holistically based belief, which acknowledges the interconnectedness of various systems in the body and the importance of balancing them for overall health.

Question 2

An instructor explains that a nurse must provide care to the patient and show respect for and incorporate the patient's specific cultural beliefs and values into his or her care. This idea is known as

Accepted Answer

Cultural sensitivity refers to the ability of a nurse to recognize and respect the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of their patients and incorporate them into their care. This helps to address the unique needs of each patient and ensures that their care is culturally sensitive and appropriate.

Question 3

Usually caused by misguided and unfounded beliefs about the race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, or religion of the person or group, ____________________ can cause a patient to become reluctant to seek further assistance from a nurse or other health-care providers.

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The answer of Usually caused by misguided and unfounded beliefs...

Question 4

A nurse has been asked by family members if their loved one can receive an anointment with oils. The nurse provides privacy for the anointing because he or she knows that the patient is likely which of the following?

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The answer of A nurse has been asked by family...

Question 5

A nurse tells the charge nurse that her patient will not accept his lunch tray. When questioned, the nurse states, "Well, I think it's because most Asians are Buddhists and are vegetarians." This is an example of ____________________.

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The answer of A nurse tells the charge nurse that...

Question 6

After a Seventh Day Adventist clergyman performed anointing of oil, a nurse bathed the patient. Upon entering the room, the family immediately became upset. When questioned by the nurse, the family states:

Accepted Answer

In the Seventh Day Adventist Church, it is believed that oil anointing is a sacred act that should be respected. The patient should not be bathed for several hours following anointment with oils. The family's concern is therefore valid, and the nurse should communicate this to other healthcare providers to avoid future misunderstandings.

Question 7

An instructor explains that patients are different. Their beliefs are different. Their responses to illness and wellness are different depending on their cultural backgrounds-even patients from the same cultural group may have differences in their health-care beliefs and practices. The knowledge of various cultural beliefs and values is known as cultural ____________________.

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The answer of An instructor explains that patients are different....

Question 8

A determination or judgment about a person or group based on an irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, sexual orientation, or religion is known as ____________________.

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The answer of A determination or judgment about a person...

Question 9

A nurse is aware that a patient who is experiencing spiritual distress may do which of the following?

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The answer of A nurse is aware that a patient...

Question 10

A nursing diagnosis for a patient suffering a terminal illness is "spiritual distress." Based on the diagnosis, which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the patient to express concerns about dying, soliciting a clergy member with the patient's consent, and providing comfort by sitting quietly at the patient's bedside are all appropriate interventions for addressing spiritual distress. These actions support the patient's spiritual needs and provide emotional and spiritual comfort.

Question 11

A nurse who provides holistic nursing care is said to be ____________________ competent.

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The answer of A nurse who provides holistic nursing care...

Question 12

Care that crosses cultural boundaries or combines the elements of more than one culture is known as ____________________ nursing.

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The answer of Care that crosses cultural boundaries or combines...

Question 13

A nurse is caring for a Jewish patient with strong cultural beliefs. The nurse must intervene when food services brings him

Accepted Answer

Bacon comes from pigs, and pork is not allowed in a kosher diet, which is followed by many Jewish individuals with strong cultural beliefs.

Question 14

An elderly Caucasian female patient tells a male nurse that she does not want him to be her nurse. An appropriate initial response by the nurse would be to say:

Accepted Answer

The nurse's response "You are not comfortable with a male nurse?" is an appropriate initial response because it acknowledges the patient's feelings without judgment, opens the door for further discussion, and allows the nurse to better understand the patient's concerns. This approach is patient-centered and seeks to address the patient's comfort and preferences.

Question 15

A female Hindu patient with a broken right hand has not touched her vegetarian food for several meals. The nurse intervenes once realizing the problem is

Accepted Answer

In Hindu culture, it is considered impolite to eat with the left hand as it is considered unclean. As the patient's right hand is broken, she may be hesitant to use her left hand for eating. The nurse should explain to the patient that it is okay to eat with her left hand in this situation.

Quiz 8: Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects of Care