TEST BANKS FOR FAMILY PRACTICE GUIDELINES 6TH EDITION BY JILL C. CASH; CHERYL A. GLASS; ‎JENNY MULLEN||CHAPTER 1-23

The nurse is preparing to teach a patient of the Asian culture to perform postoperative dressing changes at home after discharge. Which statement made by the nurse indicates cultural competence? a. Tell me how you feel about your surgery. b. Asian people are smart, so this should be easy for you to understand. c. American surgeons are highly qualified; Im sure you will heal quickly. d. Will you tell me about any traditional healing practices that you would like to use? 2. An unconscious victim of a house fire is brought to the emergency department by the paramedics. Tied to the right wrist is an emblem that appears be a religious talisman. Which action should the nurse take? a. Tape it in place. b. Do nothing with it. c. Remove it and lock it up for safekeeping. d. Place it in a clothing bag with the rest of the patients belongings. 3. A 43-year-old patient of Arab descent is admitted to the hospital. To comply with the state laws of the organization, the nurse offers the patient a Papanicolaou smear, which she refuses. Which action should the nurse take first? a. Notify the physician. b. Report the refusal to the supervisor. c. Explain the rationale for and benefits of the test. d. Tell her it is state law and that she does not have a choice