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Chapter 01: The History and Interviewing Process
Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and
culture?
a.
Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
b.
There is a difference between distinguishing cultural
characteristics and distinguishing physical characteristics.
c.
To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain
identifiable physical characteristics.
d.
Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used
to identify cultural groups.
e.
Whereas all cultural traits can be viewed as static, physical traits are dynamic.
PRECISE ANSWER:->>B
Hypothesis:->>Physical characteristics do not symbolize cultural groups; there is a
difference between the two, and they are considered separately. Cultures are
dynamic in their evolution.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
2. A fixed image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or
individuality is known as a(n):
a.
acculturation.
b.
norm.
c.
stereotype.
d.
ethnos.
e.
custom.
PRECISE ANSWER:->>C
Hypothesis:->>This definition describes a stereotype. A norm, on the other
hand, is a standard of allowable behavior within a group, ethnos implies the
same race or nationality, and acculturation is a process of adopting another
culture's behaviors. A custom refers to a habitual activity of a group in a given
situation.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
3. Your new hospital client/patient is a 40-year-old Middle Eastern man with
a complaint of new abdominal pain. You are concerned about violating a
cultural prohibition when you prepare to do his rectal examination. The
best tactic would be to:
a.
do the examination because it is a necessary part of the physical examination.
b.
ask a colleague from the same geographic area if this examination is acceptable.
c.
inform the hospital client/patient of the reason for the
examination and ask if it is acceptable to him.
d.
refer the hospital client/patient to a provider more knowledgeable about cultural
differences.
e.
forego the examination for fear of violating cultural norms.
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PRECISE ANSWER:->>C
Hypothesis:->>Asking, if you are not sure, is far better than making a damaging
mistake. You would not be doing your job as a professional if you deferred the
examination without a reason. It is not necessary to refer a skill you are capable
of performing.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
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4. Which statement is true regarding impoverished people?
a.
In the United States, socioeconomic status does not influence the
delivery of primary care.
b.
The morbidity and mortality rates of impoverished people are greater
than those of the middle class.
c.
The morbidity and mortality rates of impoverished people are less than
those of the middle class.
d.
No reliable statistics exist regarding the relationship of poverty to
morbidity and mortality.
e.
The morbidity and mortality rates of impoverished people are similar
to those of the middle class.
PRECISE ANSWER:->>B
Hypothesis:->>Poorly educated people and people in poverty die at higher rates
than those who are advantaged; the same is true for morbidity.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
5. In terms of cultural communication differences, Americselected answer are
more likely to
than
other groups of hospital client/patients.
a.
emphasize attitudes and feelings
b.
maintain eye contact
c.
come quickly to the point
d.
use silence comfortably
e.
speak more softly than other cultures
PRECISE ANSWER:->>C
Hypothesis:->>In the United States, individuals are very direct in conversation and
come to the point quickly. They also tend to talk more loudly and to worry less
about being overheard.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
6. Which question has the most potential for exploring a hospital
client/patient's cultural beliefs related to a health problem?
a.
―How often do you have a medical examination?‖
b.
―What are your age, race, and educational level?‖
c.
―What types of symptoms have you been having?‖
d.
―Why do you think you are having these symptoms?‖
e.
―Do you take herbal remedies?‖
PRECISE ANSWER:->>D
Hypothesis:->>This open-ended question avoids stereotyping, is sensitive and
respectful toward the individual, and allows for cultural data to be exchanged.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
7. A person's definition of illness is likely to be most influenced by:
a.
race.
b.
ritual.
c.
enculturation.
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TEST BANK FOR SEIDEL'S GUIDE TO PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION AN INTERPROFESSIONAL APPROACH 10th
EDITION
Coursesity ‐ Stuvia | Page 1 of 740
, STUDY NOTES & REFERENCE GUIDE
Chapter 01: The History and Interviewing Process
Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and
culture?
a.
Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
b.
There is a difference between distinguishing cultural
characteristics and distinguishing physical characteristics.
c.
To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain
identifiable physical characteristics.
d.
Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used
to identify cultural groups.
e.
Whereas all cultural traits can be viewed as static, physical traits are dynamic.
PRECISE ANSWER:->>B
Hypothesis:->>Physical characteristics do not symbolize cultural groups; there is a
difference between the two, and they are considered separately. Cultures are
dynamic in their evolution.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
2. A fixed image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or
individuality is known as a(n):
a.
acculturation.
b.
norm.
c.
stereotype.
d.
ethnos.
e.
custom.
PRECISE ANSWER:->>C
Hypothesis:->>This definition describes a stereotype. A norm, on the other
hand, is a standard of allowable behavior within a group, ethnos implies the
same race or nationality, and acculturation is a process of adopting another
culture's behaviors. A custom refers to a habitual activity of a group in a given
situation.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
3. Your new hospital client/patient is a 40-year-old Middle Eastern man with
a complaint of new abdominal pain. You are concerned about violating a
cultural prohibition when you prepare to do his rectal examination. The
best tactic would be to:
a.
do the examination because it is a necessary part of the physical examination.
b.
ask a colleague from the same geographic area if this examination is acceptable.
c.
inform the hospital client/patient of the reason for the
examination and ask if it is acceptable to him.
d.
refer the hospital client/patient to a provider more knowledgeable about cultural
differences.
e.
forego the examination for fear of violating cultural norms.
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PRECISE ANSWER:->>C
Hypothesis:->>Asking, if you are not sure, is far better than making a damaging
mistake. You would not be doing your job as a professional if you deferred the
examination without a reason. It is not necessary to refer a skill you are capable
of performing.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
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4. Which statement is true regarding impoverished people?
a.
In the United States, socioeconomic status does not influence the
delivery of primary care.
b.
The morbidity and mortality rates of impoverished people are greater
than those of the middle class.
c.
The morbidity and mortality rates of impoverished people are less than
those of the middle class.
d.
No reliable statistics exist regarding the relationship of poverty to
morbidity and mortality.
e.
The morbidity and mortality rates of impoverished people are similar
to those of the middle class.
PRECISE ANSWER:->>B
Hypothesis:->>Poorly educated people and people in poverty die at higher rates
than those who are advantaged; the same is true for morbidity.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
5. In terms of cultural communication differences, Americselected answer are
more likely to
than
other groups of hospital client/patients.
a.
emphasize attitudes and feelings
b.
maintain eye contact
c.
come quickly to the point
d.
use silence comfortably
e.
speak more softly than other cultures
PRECISE ANSWER:->>C
Hypothesis:->>In the United States, individuals are very direct in conversation and
come to the point quickly. They also tend to talk more loudly and to worry less
about being overheard.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
6. Which question has the most potential for exploring a hospital
client/patient's cultural beliefs related to a health problem?
a.
―How often do you have a medical examination?‖
b.
―What are your age, race, and educational level?‖
c.
―What types of symptoms have you been having?‖
d.
―Why do you think you are having these symptoms?‖
e.
―Do you take herbal remedies?‖
PRECISE ANSWER:->>D
Hypothesis:->>This open-ended question avoids stereotyping, is sensitive and
respectful toward the individual, and allows for cultural data to be exchanged.
TOPIC: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
7. A person's definition of illness is likely to be most influenced by:
a.
race.
b.
ritual.
c.
enculturation.
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