Jarvis: Physical Examination and Health Assessment
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The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is correct regarding the
development of ones culture? Culture is:
a.
Genetically determined on the basis of racial background.
b.
Learned through language acquisition and socialization.
c.
A nonspecific phenomenon and is adaptive but unnecessary.
d.
Biologically determined on the basis of physical characteristics. ✔Correct Answer-B
During a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics.
Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics?
a.
Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them.
b.
Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identify.
c.
Culture is most clearly reflected in a persons language and behavior.
d.
Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources. ✔Correct Answer-
D
During a seminar on cultural aspects of nursing, the nurse recognizes that the definition stating the
specific and distinct knowledge, beliefs, skills, and customs acquired by members of a society reflects
which term?
a.
Mores
b.
Norms
c.
Culture
d.
Social learning ✔Correct Answer-C
When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse recognizes that it is best described as:
, a.
Fitting as many people into the majority culture as possible.
b.
Defining small groups of people who do not want to be identified with the larger culture.
c.
Singling out groups of people who suffer differential and unequal treatment as a result of cultural
variations.
d.
Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared characteristics that are not common to all
members of a culture. ✔Correct Answer-D
When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, the nurse recalls that the
largest and fastest growing population is:
a.
Hispanic.
b.
Black.
c.
Asian.
d.
American Indian. ✔Correct Answer-A
During an assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is handling a small charm that is tied to a
leather strip around his neck. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a.
Ask the patient about the item and its significance.
b.
Ask the patient to lock the item with other valuables in the hospitals safe.
c.
Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home.
d.
No action is necessary. ✔Correct Answer-A
The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting. Which statement
accurately describes the concept of culturally competent care? The caregiver:
a.
Is able to speak the patients native language.
b.
Possesses some basic knowledge of the patients cultural background.
c.
Applies the proper background knowledge of a patients cultural background to provide the best
possible health care.
d.
Understands and attends to the total context of the patients situation. ✔Correct Answer-D
Chapter 2 with all Correct & 100% Verified Answers |
Already Graded A+
The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is correct regarding the
development of ones culture? Culture is:
a.
Genetically determined on the basis of racial background.
b.
Learned through language acquisition and socialization.
c.
A nonspecific phenomenon and is adaptive but unnecessary.
d.
Biologically determined on the basis of physical characteristics. ✔Correct Answer-B
During a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics.
Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics?
a.
Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them.
b.
Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identify.
c.
Culture is most clearly reflected in a persons language and behavior.
d.
Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources. ✔Correct Answer-
D
During a seminar on cultural aspects of nursing, the nurse recognizes that the definition stating the
specific and distinct knowledge, beliefs, skills, and customs acquired by members of a society reflects
which term?
a.
Mores
b.
Norms
c.
Culture
d.
Social learning ✔Correct Answer-C
When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse recognizes that it is best described as:
, a.
Fitting as many people into the majority culture as possible.
b.
Defining small groups of people who do not want to be identified with the larger culture.
c.
Singling out groups of people who suffer differential and unequal treatment as a result of cultural
variations.
d.
Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared characteristics that are not common to all
members of a culture. ✔Correct Answer-D
When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, the nurse recalls that the
largest and fastest growing population is:
a.
Hispanic.
b.
Black.
c.
Asian.
d.
American Indian. ✔Correct Answer-A
During an assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is handling a small charm that is tied to a
leather strip around his neck. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a.
Ask the patient about the item and its significance.
b.
Ask the patient to lock the item with other valuables in the hospitals safe.
c.
Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home.
d.
No action is necessary. ✔Correct Answer-A
The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting. Which statement
accurately describes the concept of culturally competent care? The caregiver:
a.
Is able to speak the patients native language.
b.
Possesses some basic knowledge of the patients cultural background.
c.
Applies the proper background knowledge of a patients cultural background to provide the best
possible health care.
d.
Understands and attends to the total context of the patients situation. ✔Correct Answer-D
