The nurse recognizes that which factors can influence the metabolism of drugs that a client may be
prescribed? Select all that apply.
Stress level
Nutritional status
Smoking
High-fat diets - AnswersSmoking
Nutritional status
A nurse is caring for a client who just emigrated to the United States of America from a rural community
in China. The nurse understands that the client may experience acculturation stress, which may affect
which of the following? Select all that apply.
senses
beliefs
values
attitude
health - Answersbeliefs
values
health
When the nurse asks a client of African origin for the reason for coming to the health clinic, the client
responds by saying, "Bad blood." The nurse recognizes that the client is most likely referring to which of
the following?
Sudden collapse preceded by dizziness
Sexually transmitted infection
Low blood volume due to diet
High blood pressure - AnswersSexually transmitted infection
The nurse is caring for a client who is from another country, and states to the charge nurse, "I just don't
know if the client really understands what I am saying, and I am not understanding the client either,
even though they speak English." What stage of cultural awareness is the nurse experiencing?
, Conscious competence
Conscious incompetence
Unconscious incompetence
Unconscious competence - AnswersConscious incompetence
The nurse is reviewing the chart of an 87-year-old female French-speaking client admitted to the
hospital with abdominal pain. What should the nurse do prior to beginning a cultural assessment?
Determine if a translator is needed.
Apply personal protective equipment.
Ensure the client is placed on fall precautions.
Request an order for pain medication. - AnswersDetermine if a translator is needed.
The most effective way for a nurse to learn about an ethnic group within the community in which they
practice is - Answersspend time with a variety of individuals of that ethnic group.
A nurse recognizes that the belief that one's worldview is the only acceptable truth and that one's
beliefs, values, and sanctioned behaviors are superior to all others is called what?
Stereotyping
Ethnicity
Ethnocentrism
Egocentrism - AnswersEthnocentrism
During a client interview, the nurse is focusing on cultural influences particularly when assessing which
of the following? Select all that apply.
Cardiovascular status
High-risk behaviors
Employment history
Health care beliefs and practices
Nutrition - AnswersHealth care beliefs and practices
Nutrition
High-risk behaviors