Jarvis: Physical exam and health assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9
1. 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.: B
2. 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.: D
3. 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: C
, Jarvis: Physical exam and health assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9
4. 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.: D
5. 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.: A
6. 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.: A
, Jarvis: Physical exam and health assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9
7. 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.:
8. The nurse recognizes that an example of a person who is heritage
consistent would be a:
a.
Woman who has adapted her clothing to the clothing style of her new
country. b.
Woman who follows the traditions that her mother followed regarding meals.
c.
Man who is not sure of his ancestors country of origin.
d.
Child who is not able to speak his parents native language.: B
9. After a class on culture and ethnicity, the new graduate nurse reflects a
correct understanding of the concept of ethnicity with which statement? a.
Ethnicity is dynamic and ever changing.
b.
Ethnicity is the belief in a higher power.
c.
Ethnicity pertains to a social group within the social system that claims
shared values and traditions.
d.
, Jarvis: Physical exam and health assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9
Ethnicity is learned from birth through the processes of language
acquisition and socialization.: C
10. The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality. Which
of the following is an appropriate component of ones spirituality? a.
Belief in and the worship of God or gods
b.
Attendance at a specific church or place of worship
c.
Personal effort made to find purpose and meaning in life
d.
Being closely tied to ones ethnic background: C
11. . A woman who has lived in the United States for a year after moving
from Europe has learned to speak English and is almost finished with her
college studies. She now dresses like her peers and says that her family in
Europe would hardly recognize her. This nurse recognizes that this situation
illustrates which concept?
a.
Assimilation
b.
Heritage consistency
c.
Biculturalism
d.
Acculturation: A
12. The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is
most appropriate for this assessment?
a.
What is your religion?
b.
Do you mostly participate in the religious traditions of your family?
c.
Do you smoke?
1. 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.: B
2. 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.: D
3. 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: C
, Jarvis: Physical exam and health assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9
4. 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.: D
5. 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.: A
6. 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.: A
, Jarvis: Physical exam and health assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9
7. 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.:
8. The nurse recognizes that an example of a person who is heritage
consistent would be a:
a.
Woman who has adapted her clothing to the clothing style of her new
country. b.
Woman who follows the traditions that her mother followed regarding meals.
c.
Man who is not sure of his ancestors country of origin.
d.
Child who is not able to speak his parents native language.: B
9. After a class on culture and ethnicity, the new graduate nurse reflects a
correct understanding of the concept of ethnicity with which statement? a.
Ethnicity is dynamic and ever changing.
b.
Ethnicity is the belief in a higher power.
c.
Ethnicity pertains to a social group within the social system that claims
shared values and traditions.
d.
, Jarvis: Physical exam and health assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9
Ethnicity is learned from birth through the processes of language
acquisition and socialization.: C
10. The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality. Which
of the following is an appropriate component of ones spirituality? a.
Belief in and the worship of God or gods
b.
Attendance at a specific church or place of worship
c.
Personal effort made to find purpose and meaning in life
d.
Being closely tied to ones ethnic background: C
11. . A woman who has lived in the United States for a year after moving
from Europe has learned to speak English and is almost finished with her
college studies. She now dresses like her peers and says that her family in
Europe would hardly recognize her. This nurse recognizes that this situation
illustrates which concept?
a.
Assimilation
b.
Heritage consistency
c.
Biculturalism
d.
Acculturation: A
12. The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is
most appropriate for this assessment?
a.
What is your religion?
b.
Do you mostly participate in the religious traditions of your family?
c.
Do you smoke?
