NU 631 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is CORRECT regarding the
development of one's 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. - Learned through
language acquisition and socialization
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 person's language and behavior
d. Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources -
Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources
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
society" reflects which term?
a. Mores
b. Norms
c. Culture
d. Social learning - Culture
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 - Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared
characteristics that are not common to all members of a culture
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 - Hispanic
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 hospital's safe
c. Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home
d. No action is necessary - Ask the patient about the item and its significance
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 patient's native language."
b. Possesses some basic knowledge of the patient's cultural background."
c. Applies the proper background knowledge of a patient's cultural background to provide the
best possible health care."
d. Understands and attends to the total context of the patient's situation." - Understands
and attends to the total context of the patient's situation."
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 ancestor's country of origin
d. Child who is not able to speak his parents' native language. - Woman who follows the
traditions that her mother followed regarding meals
,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. "Ethnicity is learned from birth through the processes of language acquisition and
socialization." - "Ethnicity pertains to a social group within the social system that claims
shared values and traditions."
The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality. Which of the following is an
appropriate component of one's 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 one's ethnic background - Personal effort made to find purpose
and meaning in life
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 - Assimilation
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?" - "Do you mostly participate in the religious
traditions of your family?"
, 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 - Consider
these symptoms part of normal living, not symptoms of ill health
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 - Biomedical
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 medications
c. High doses of medicines believed to be "cold"
d. No treatment is tried because diarrhea is an expected part of life - Foods that are "hot"
or "Yang"
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 - All aspects of the person are
in perfect balance
ANSWERS
The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is CORRECT regarding the
development of one's 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. - Learned through
language acquisition and socialization
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 person's language and behavior
d. Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources -
Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources
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
society" reflects which term?
a. Mores
b. Norms
c. Culture
d. Social learning - Culture
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 - Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared
characteristics that are not common to all members of a culture
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 - Hispanic
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 hospital's safe
c. Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home
d. No action is necessary - Ask the patient about the item and its significance
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 patient's native language."
b. Possesses some basic knowledge of the patient's cultural background."
c. Applies the proper background knowledge of a patient's cultural background to provide the
best possible health care."
d. Understands and attends to the total context of the patient's situation." - Understands
and attends to the total context of the patient's situation."
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 ancestor's country of origin
d. Child who is not able to speak his parents' native language. - Woman who follows the
traditions that her mother followed regarding meals
,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. "Ethnicity is learned from birth through the processes of language acquisition and
socialization." - "Ethnicity pertains to a social group within the social system that claims
shared values and traditions."
The nurse is comparing the concepts of religion and spirituality. Which of the following is an
appropriate component of one's 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 one's ethnic background - Personal effort made to find purpose
and meaning in life
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 - Assimilation
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?" - "Do you mostly participate in the religious
traditions of your family?"
, 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 - Consider
these symptoms part of normal living, not symptoms of ill health
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 - Biomedical
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 medications
c. High doses of medicines believed to be "cold"
d. No treatment is tried because diarrhea is an expected part of life - Foods that are "hot"
or "Yang"
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 - All aspects of the person are
in perfect balance
