Jarvis: Physical exam and health
assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9-latest
update
. 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
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?
d.
Do you have a history of heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
In the majority culture of America, coughing, sweating, and diarrhea are symptoms of an
illness. For some individuals of Mexican-American origin, however, these symptoms are
a normal part of living. The nurse recognizes that this difference is true, probably
because Mexican-Americans:
a.
Have less efficient immune systems and are often ill.
b.
Consider these symptoms part of normal living, not symptoms of ill health.
,c.
Come from Mexico, and coughing is normal and healthy there.
d.
Are usually in a lower socioeconomic group and are more likely to be sick - CORRECT
ANSWERS-B
The nurse is reviewing theories of illness. The germ theory, which states that
microscopic organisms such as bacteria and viruses are responsible for specific
disease conditions, is a basic belief of which theory of illness?
a.
Holistic
b.
Biomedical
c.
Naturalistic
d.
Magicoreligious - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
An Asian-American woman is experiencing diarrhea, which is believed to be cold or yin.
The nurse expects that the woman is likely to try to treat it with:
a.
Foods that are hot or yang.
b.
Readings and Eastern medicine meditations.
c.
High doses of medicines believed to be cold.
d.
No treatment is tried because diarrhea is an expected part of life. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A
Many Asians believe in the yin/yang theory, which is rooted in the ancient Chinese
philosophy of Tao. Which statement most accurately reflects health in an Asian with this
belief?
a.
A person is able to work and produce.
b.
A person is happy, stable, and feels good.
c.
All aspects of the person are in perfect balance.
d.
,A person is able to care for others and function socially. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
Illness is considered part of lifes rhythmic course and is an outward sign of disharmony
within. This statement most accurately reflects the views about illness from which
theory?
a.
Naturalistic
b.
Biomedical
c.
Reductionist
d.
Magicoreligious - CORRECT ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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.
assessment ch 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9-latest
update
. 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
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?
d.
Do you have a history of heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
In the majority culture of America, coughing, sweating, and diarrhea are symptoms of an
illness. For some individuals of Mexican-American origin, however, these symptoms are
a normal part of living. The nurse recognizes that this difference is true, probably
because Mexican-Americans:
a.
Have less efficient immune systems and are often ill.
b.
Consider these symptoms part of normal living, not symptoms of ill health.
,c.
Come from Mexico, and coughing is normal and healthy there.
d.
Are usually in a lower socioeconomic group and are more likely to be sick - CORRECT
ANSWERS-B
The nurse is reviewing theories of illness. The germ theory, which states that
microscopic organisms such as bacteria and viruses are responsible for specific
disease conditions, is a basic belief of which theory of illness?
a.
Holistic
b.
Biomedical
c.
Naturalistic
d.
Magicoreligious - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
An Asian-American woman is experiencing diarrhea, which is believed to be cold or yin.
The nurse expects that the woman is likely to try to treat it with:
a.
Foods that are hot or yang.
b.
Readings and Eastern medicine meditations.
c.
High doses of medicines believed to be cold.
d.
No treatment is tried because diarrhea is an expected part of life. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A
Many Asians believe in the yin/yang theory, which is rooted in the ancient Chinese
philosophy of Tao. Which statement most accurately reflects health in an Asian with this
belief?
a.
A person is able to work and produce.
b.
A person is happy, stable, and feels good.
c.
All aspects of the person are in perfect balance.
d.
,A person is able to care for others and function socially. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
Illness is considered part of lifes rhythmic course and is an outward sign of disharmony
within. This statement most accurately reflects the views about illness from which
theory?
a.
Naturalistic
b.
Biomedical
c.
Reductionist
d.
Magicoreligious - CORRECT ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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.
