Question 1

To meet a client's needs, it is sometimes necessary to integrate into the client's care a culturally relevant practice that lacks scientific utility. This is known as:
A) Cultural accommodation
B) Cultural brokering
C) Cultural preservation
D) Cultural repatterning

Accepted Answer

Cultural accommodation involves adjusting or adapting interventions to meet the cultural needs and preferences of the client. This may include incorporating culturally relevant practices, even if they lack scientific utility, in order to better serve the client's needs. The other answer options (B) cultural brokering, (C) cultural preservation, and (D) cultural repatterning, do not specifically involve integrating culturally relevant practices that lack scientific utility.

Question 2

In the Vietnamese culture, individuals may focus on wishes and memories of their ancestors and look to them to provide direction for current situations. This is an example of cultural variations of:
A) Communication
B) Space
C) Social organization
D) Time

Accepted Answer

The focus on ancestors and their influence on present situations reflects a cultural variation in how time is perceived and valued in the Vietnamese culture. In this case, there is an emphasis on the continuity of time and the importance of the past in shaping the present and future. This is distinct from other cultures that may prioritize the present or future over the past.

Question 3

Research has shown that Asian men tend to have a greater sensitivity than white Europeans to codeine, and they experience significantly weaker effects from the drug. This is an example of cultural variations of:
A) Biological variations
B) Space
C) Social organization
D) Time perception

Accepted Answer

The differences in response to codeine based on ethnicity demonstrate biological variations. These differences are likely due to variations in enzymes that metabolize the drug, as well as genetic differences. Space, social organization, and time perception do not directly relate to this specific example.

Question 4

The belief that one's own group determines the standards for behavior by which all other groups are to be judged is called:
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Cultural imposition
C) Racism
D) Stereotyping

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief or attitude that one's own culture, beliefs, and practices are superior to those of others. This often leads to judgments and evaluations of other cultures based on the standards and values of one's own culture.

Question 5

The feelings of helplessness, discomfort, and disorientation experienced by an individual attempting to understand or effectively adapt to a different cultural group because of differences in practice, values, and beliefs is called:
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Cultural conflict
C) Cultural imposition
D) Cultural shock

Accepted Answer

The described situation is commonly known as cultural shock, which is the feeling of disorientation and discomfort when one is exposed to a culture that is significantly different from their own. Ethnocentrism refers to judging another culture based on one's own cultural standards, cultural conflict is a disagreement between two cultural groups, and cultural imposition is the act of forcing one's own cultural practices on others.

Question 6

Asians may perceive illness as disharmony with other forces and that medicine is only able to relieve the symptoms rather than cure the disease. They may look to naturalistic solutions and acupuncture to resolve or cure health problems. This is an example of cultural variations of:
A) Communication
B) Space
C) Social organization
D) Environmental control

Accepted Answer

This reflects cultural variations in environmental control as it pertains to beliefs and practices related to illness and healthcare. This cultural belief can have an impact on healthcare decisions and treatment options chosen by individuals within this cultural group.

Question 7

When working with immigrant populations, nurses should take into account which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Their own background, beliefs, and knowledge may be significantly different from those of the people receiving care.
B) Language barriers may interfere with efforts to provide assistance.
C) Certain risk factors may be present for a given population.
D) Certain groups may use non-traditional healing practices.
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

When working with immigrant populations, nurses should take into account their own background, beliefs, and knowledge, as they may be significantly different from those of the people receiving care. Language barriers may be present, which can interfere with efforts to provide assistance. Certain risk factors may be present within a given population, and certain groups may use non-traditional healing practices. All of these factors are important to consider for providing culturally competent care.

Question 8

The tendency to ignore all differences between cultures and to act as though the differences do not exist is defined as cultural:
A) Conflict
B) Shock
C) Blindness
D) Imposition

Accepted Answer

The tendency to ignore differences and act like they don't exist is known as cultural blindness. This can lead to misunderstandings and even offense when interacting with individuals from different cultures.

Question 9

Hispanics tend to believe that the needs of the family take priority over those of the individual. This is an example of cultural variations of:
A) Communication
B) Space
C) Social organization
D) Environmental control

Accepted Answer

Social organization refers to how a culture arranges itself in terms of social structures and roles, including the prioritization of group needs versus individual needs. Hispanics tend to have a collectivist social organization, prioritizing the needs of the family unit over that of the individual.

Question 10

Assuming that groups of people have certain beliefs and behaviors without reorganizing individual differences within groups is known as:
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Cultural imposition
C) Racism
D) Stereotyping

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping is the act of assuming that all individuals within a group have the same beliefs and behaviors without recognizing individual differences. This can lead to inaccurate and unfair judgments about individuals based on their membership in a particular group. Ethnocentrism involves judging other cultures solely by the standards and values of one's own culture, while cultural imposition involves forcing one's own culture onto others. Racism involves prejudice, discrimination, or mistreatment of individuals based on their race.

Question 11

The belief that people born into a particular cultural group are inferior in one or more ways is known as:
A) Prejudice
B) Cultural imposition
C) Racism
D) Stereotyping

Accepted Answer

Racism is the belief in the superiority of one race or ethnic group over another. It is based on the idea that people are inferior or superior due to their heredity, and this belief can be used to justify discrimination and oppression. Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a particular group of people, while cultural imposition involves pressuring people to conform to a particular cultural norm. Stereotyping involves making assumptions about individuals based on characteristics attributed to their group as a whole.

Question 12

The nurse labels a patient an alcoholic because of his ethnicity. This is called:
A) Stereotyping
B) Prejudice
C) Racism
D) Ethnocentrism

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping is when a person makes assumptions about an individual based on certain characteristics, such as ethnicity. In this case, the nurse has labeled the patient as an alcoholic based solely on their ethnicity, which is an example of stereotyping. Prejudice refers to a preconceived negative attitude towards a particular group, while racism involves discrimination against individuals based on their race or ethnicity. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnicity is superior to others.

Question 13

A Mexican American mother insists on using special candles to help her daughter's ear infection. The nurse asks the mother if she would also give her daughter antibiotics. This is called cultural:
A) Accommodation
B) Repatterning
C) Brokering
D) Awareness

Accepted Answer

The nurse is accommodating the mother's cultural practice by allowing the use of candles while also suggesting antibiotics, which is an example of cultural accommodation.

Question 14

When a nurse practices nursing care based on the uniqueness of the person's culture, the practice is called cultural:
A) Diversity
B) Knowledge
C) Competence
D) Awareness

Accepted Answer

Cultural competence is the practice of providing nursing care that is sensitive to the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of the person receiving care. It involves understanding and respecting cultural differences, and adapting care approaches accordingly. Option A (Diversity) refers to the existence of multiple cultures, while option B (Knowledge) and D (Awareness) are important components of cultural competence but do not fully encompass the concept.

Question 15

A client comes into the clinic and tells the nurse he goes to an acupuncturist for pain. The nurse says he should take pain medication instead. This would be called cultural:
A) Conflict
B) Blindness
C) Relativism
D) Imposition

Accepted Answer

The nurse's statement that the client should take pain medication instead of seeking acupuncture demonstrates cultural imposition, which involves imposing one's own cultural beliefs or values onto another individual, without respecting their cultural background or perspective. This can be problematic in healthcare, as it can prevent patients from receiving culturally sensitive care that addresses their unique needs and preferences. Instead, the nurse should seek to understand the client's perspective, and work collaboratively to find a treatment plan that meets their goals and aligns with their cultural beliefs and practices.

Question 16

When the nurse advocates and intervenes between the health care system and the client's cultural beliefs on behalf of the client, the nurse's action is called:
A) Cultural accommodation
B) Cultural brokering
C) Cultural preservation
D) Cultural repatterning

Accepted Answer

Cultural brokering refers to the nurse acting as an advocate for the client by bridging the gap between the healthcare system and the client's cultural beliefs. This involves negotiating, mediating, and intervening on behalf of the client to ensure that their cultural needs are met.

Question 17

When nurses support the use of those aspects of the client's culture that promote healthy behaviors, they are using:
A) Cultural accommodation
B) Cultural brokering
C) Cultural preservation
D) Cultural repatterning

Accepted Answer

Cultural preservation involves supporting and promoting the use of cultural practices and beliefs that contribute to positive health outcomes. This approach recognizes the importance of culture in shaping an individual's health behaviors and seeks to preserve those aspects of culture that promote health and well-being. Cultural accommodation involves adapting care to fit the individual's cultural beliefs and values, cultural brokering involves facilitating communication between different cultures, and cultural repatterning involves helping clients to modify cultural practices that may be harmful to their health.

Quiz 7: Cultural Diversity in the Community

To meet a client's needs, it is sometimes necessary to integrate into the client's care a culturally relevant practice that lacks scientific utility. This is known as:

In the Vietnamese culture, individuals may focus on wishes and memories of their ancestors and look to them to provide direction for current situations. This is an example of cultural variations of:

Research has shown that Asian men tend to have a greater sensitivity than white Europeans to codeine, and they experience significantly weaker effects from the drug. This is an example of cultural variations of:

The belief that one's own group determines the standards for behavior by which all other groups are to be judged is called:

The feelings of helplessness, discomfort, and disorientation experienced by an individual attempting to understand or effectively adapt to a different cultural group because of differences in practice, values, and beliefs is called:

Asians may perceive illness as disharmony with other forces and that medicine is only able to relieve the symptoms rather than cure the disease. They may look to naturalistic solutions and acupuncture to resolve or cure health problems. This is an example of cultural variations of:

When working with immigrant populations, nurses should take into account which of the following? Select all that apply.

The tendency to ignore all differences between cultures and to act as though the differences do not exist is defined as cultural:

Hispanics tend to believe that the needs of the family take priority over those of the individual. This is an example of cultural variations of:

Assuming that groups of people have certain beliefs and behaviors without reorganizing individual differences within groups is known as:

The belief that people born into a particular cultural group are inferior in one or more ways is known as:

The nurse labels a patient an alcoholic because of his ethnicity. This is called:

A Mexican American mother insists on using special candles to help her daughter's ear infection. The nurse asks the mother if she would also give her daughter antibiotics. This is called cultural:

When a nurse practices nursing care based on the uniqueness of the person's culture, the practice is called cultural:

A client comes into the clinic and tells the nurse he goes to an acupuncturist for pain. The nurse says he should take pain medication instead. This would be called cultural:

When the nurse advocates and intervenes between the health care system and the client's cultural beliefs on behalf of the client, the nurse's action is called:

When nurses support the use of those aspects of the client's culture that promote healthy behaviors, they are using: