JARVIS: PHYSICAL EXAM AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT CH 2, 3, 4, 8 AND 9 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is correct regarding the developme
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nt of ones culture? Culture is:
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a.
Genetically determined on the basis of racial background.
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b.
Learned through language acquisition and socialization.
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c.
A nonspecific phenomenon and is adaptive but unnecessary.
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d.
Biologically determined on the basis of physical characteristics. - ANSWER B
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During a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics. Whi
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ch statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics?
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a.
Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them.
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b.
Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identify.
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c.
Culture is most clearly reflected in a persons language and behavior.
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d.
Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources. - ANSWER D
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,During a seminar on cultural aspects of nursing, the nurse recognizes that the definition stating the spec
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ific and distinct knowledge, beliefs, skills, and customs acquired by members of a society reflects which t
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erm?
a.
Mores
b.
Norms
c.
Culture
d.
Social learning - ANSWER C
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When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse recognizes that it is best described as:
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a.
Fitting as many people into the majority culture as possible.
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b.
Defining small groups of people who do not want to be identified with the larger culture.
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c.
Singling out groups of people who suffer differential and unequal treatment as a result of cultural variati
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ons.
d.
Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared characteristics that are not common to all members
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Qof a culture. - ANSWER D
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When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, the nurse recalls that the large
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st and fastest growing population is:
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,a.
Hispanic.
b.
Black.
c.
Asian.
d.
American Indian. - ANSWER A Q Q Q Q
During an assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is handling a small charm that is tied to a leather
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strip around his neck. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
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a.
Ask the patient about the item and its significance.
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b.
Ask the patient to lock the item with other valuables in the hospitals safe.
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c.
Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home.
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d.
No action is necessary. - ANSWER A
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The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting. Which statement accu
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rately describes the concept of culturally competent care? The caregiver:
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a.
, Is able to speak the patients native language.
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b.
Possesses some basic knowledge of the patients cultural background.
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c.
Applies the proper background knowledge of a patients cultural background to provide the best possibl
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e health care.
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d.
Understands and attends to the total context of the patients situation. - ANSWER D
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The nurse recognizes that an example of a person who is heritage consistent would be a:
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a.
Woman who has adapted her clothing to the clothing style of her new country.
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b.
Woman who follows the traditions that her mother followed regarding meals.
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c.
Man who is not sure of his ancestors country of origin.
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d.
Child who is not able to speak his parents native language. - ANSWER B
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After a class on culture and ethnicity, the new graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of the co
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ncept of ethnicity with which statement?
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a.
Ethnicity is dynamic and ever changing.
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b.
Ethnicity is the belief in a higher power.
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ASSESSMENT CH 2, 3, 4, 8 AND 9 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is correct regarding the developme
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nt of ones culture? Culture is:
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a.
Genetically determined on the basis of racial background.
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b.
Learned through language acquisition and socialization.
Q Q Q Q Q
c.
A nonspecific phenomenon and is adaptive but unnecessary.
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d.
Biologically determined on the basis of physical characteristics. - ANSWER B
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During a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic characteristics. Whi
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ch statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics?
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a.
Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them.
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b.
Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identify.
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c.
Culture is most clearly reflected in a persons language and behavior.
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d.
Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources. - ANSWER D
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,During a seminar on cultural aspects of nursing, the nurse recognizes that the definition stating the spec
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ific and distinct knowledge, beliefs, skills, and customs acquired by members of a society reflects which t
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erm?
a.
Mores
b.
Norms
c.
Culture
d.
Social learning - ANSWER C
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When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse recognizes that it is best described as:
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a.
Fitting as many people into the majority culture as possible.
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b.
Defining small groups of people who do not want to be identified with the larger culture.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
c.
Singling out groups of people who suffer differential and unequal treatment as a result of cultural variati
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ons.
d.
Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared characteristics that are not common to all members
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Qof a culture. - ANSWER D
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When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, the nurse recalls that the large
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st and fastest growing population is:
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,a.
Hispanic.
b.
Black.
c.
Asian.
d.
American Indian. - ANSWER A Q Q Q Q
During an assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is handling a small charm that is tied to a leather
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strip around his neck. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
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a.
Ask the patient about the item and its significance.
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b.
Ask the patient to lock the item with other valuables in the hospitals safe.
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c.
Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home.
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d.
No action is necessary. - ANSWER A
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The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting. Which statement accu
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rately describes the concept of culturally competent care? The caregiver:
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a.
, Is able to speak the patients native language.
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b.
Possesses some basic knowledge of the patients cultural background.
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c.
Applies the proper background knowledge of a patients cultural background to provide the best possibl
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e health care.
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d.
Understands and attends to the total context of the patients situation. - ANSWER D
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The nurse recognizes that an example of a person who is heritage consistent would be a:
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a.
Woman who has adapted her clothing to the clothing style of her new country.
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b.
Woman who follows the traditions that her mother followed regarding meals.
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c.
Man who is not sure of his ancestors country of origin.
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d.
Child who is not able to speak his parents native language. - ANSWER B
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After a class on culture and ethnicity, the new graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of the co
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ncept of ethnicity with which statement?
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a.
Ethnicity is dynamic and ever changing.
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b.
Ethnicity is the belief in a higher power.
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