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1. Mr. L presents to the clinic with severe groin pain and a history of kidney stones. Mr. L’s sont
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ells you that for religious reasons, his father wishes to keep any stone that is passed into the
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urine filter that he has been using. What is your most appropriate response?
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a. ―With your father’s permission, we will examine the stone and request that it ber
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eturned to him.‖ /{ /{
b. ―The stone must be sent to the lab for examination and therefore cannot be kept.‖
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c. ―We cannot let him keep his stone because it violates our infection control policy.‖
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d. ―We don’t know yet if your father has another kidney stone, so we must analyzeth
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is one.‖ /{
ANS: A /{
We should be willing to modify the delivery of health care in a manner that is respectful andi
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n keeping with the patient’s cultural background. ―With your father’s permission, we will e
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xamine the stone and request that it be returned to him‖ is the most appropriate response.
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―The stone must be sent to the lab for examination and therefore cannot be kept‖ and ―Wed
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on’t know yet if your father has another kidney stone, so we must analyze this one‖ do nots
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upport the patient’s request. ―We cannot let him keep his stone because it violates our inf
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ection control policy‖ does not provide a reason that it would violate an infection controlpol
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icy.
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2. Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
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a. Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
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b. There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
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distinguishing physical characteristics. /{ /{
c. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable
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physical characteristics. /{
d. Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify
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cultural groups. /{
ANS: B /{
Physical characteristics are not used to identify cultural groups; there is a difference between
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the two, and they are considered separately. Physical characteristics should not be used to id
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entify members of cultural groups. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual doesno
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t need to have certain identifiable physical characteristics. You should not confuse physicalcha
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racteristics with cultural characteristics. Gender and race are physical characteristics, not cult
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ural characteristics, and are not used to identify cultural groups.
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3. An image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or individuality is known as
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a(n)
a. acculturation.
b. norm.
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inition of stereotype. Acculturation is the process of adopting another culture’s behaviors.A n
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orm is a standard of allowable behavior within a group. Ethnos implies the same race ornati
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onality.
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4. The motivation of the healthcare professional to ―want to‖ engage in the process of becomingc
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ulturally competent, not ―have to,‖ is called /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
a. cultural knowledge. /{
b. cultural awareness. /{
c. cultural desire. /{
d. cultural skill. /{
ANS: C /{
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erse backgrounds to validate, refine, or modify existing values, beliefs, and practices abouta cu
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wledge. Cultural awareness is deliberate self-examination and in-
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isms‖ that one holds about individuals and groups who are different from them. Cultural kno
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thnically diverse groups.Cultural skill is the ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding
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, a. ―How often do you have medical examinations?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
b. ―What is your age, race, and educational level?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
c. ―What types of symptoms have you been having?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
d. ―Why do you think you are having these symptoms?‖
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ended question that avoidsstereotyping, is sensitive and respectful toward the individual, and
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tural beliefs about health problems.
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6. The definition of ill or sick is based on a
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a. stereotype.
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c. belief system. /{
d. cultural attitude. /{
ANS: C /{
The definition of ill or sick is based on the individual’s belief system and is determined inl
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arge part by his or her enculturation.
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old male patient. The patient avoids eye contact and answers questions only by saying, ―Yea
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h,‖ ―No,‖ or ―I guess so.‖ Which ofthe following is appropriate for the interviewer to say or
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ask?
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b. ―It’s hard for me to gather useful information because your answers are so short.‖
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c. ―Are you uncomfortable talking with me?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
d. ―Does your religion make it hard for you to answer my questions?‖
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ANS: C /{
It is all right to ask if the patient is uncomfortable with any aspect of your person and to talkab
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out it; the other choices are less respectful.
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8. As you explain your patient’s condition to her husband, you notice that he is leaning toward
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you and pointedly blinking his eyes. Knowing that he is from England, your most appropriater
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b. ask whether he has any questions. /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
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nation An Interprofessional Approach 10th Edition
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byJane W. Ball, Joyce E. Dains Chapter 1-
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26; Ace in your Exams in 1 attempt A+
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,Chapter 01: Cultural Competency
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Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE /{
1. Mr. L presents to the clinic with severe groin pain and a history of kidney stones. Mr. L’s sont
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ells you that for religious reasons, his father wishes to keep any stone that is passed into the
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urine filter that he has been using. What is your most appropriate response?
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a. ―With your father’s permission, we will examine the stone and request that it ber
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eturned to him.‖ /{ /{
b. ―The stone must be sent to the lab for examination and therefore cannot be kept.‖
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c. ―We cannot let him keep his stone because it violates our infection control policy.‖
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d. ―We don’t know yet if your father has another kidney stone, so we must analyzeth
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is one.‖ /{
ANS: A /{
We should be willing to modify the delivery of health care in a manner that is respectful andi
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n keeping with the patient’s cultural background. ―With your father’s permission, we will e
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xamine the stone and request that it be returned to him‖ is the most appropriate response.
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―The stone must be sent to the lab for examination and therefore cannot be kept‖ and ―Wed
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on’t know yet if your father has another kidney stone, so we must analyze this one‖ do nots
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upport the patient’s request. ―We cannot let him keep his stone because it violates our inf
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ection control policy‖ does not provide a reason that it would violate an infection controlpol
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icy.
DIF:Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis) /{ /{ /{
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2. Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
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a. Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
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b. There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
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distinguishing physical characteristics. /{ /{
c. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable
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physical characteristics. /{
d. Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify
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cultural groups. /{
ANS: B /{
Physical characteristics are not used to identify cultural groups; there is a difference between
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the two, and they are considered separately. Physical characteristics should not be used to id
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entify members of cultural groups. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual doesno
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t need to have certain identifiable physical characteristics. You should not confuse physicalcha
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racteristics with cultural characteristics. Gender and race are physical characteristics, not cult
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ural characteristics, and are not used to identify cultural groups.
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DIF:Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) /{ /{ /{
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3. An image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or individuality is known as
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a(n)
a. acculturation.
b. norm.
c. stereotype.
d. ethnos.
ANS: C /{
A fixed image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or individuality is the def
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inition of stereotype. Acculturation is the process of adopting another culture’s behaviors.A n
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orm is a standard of allowable behavior within a group. Ethnos implies the same race ornati
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onality.
DIF:Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) /{ /{ /{
OBJ:Nursing process—assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation
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4. The motivation of the healthcare professional to ―want to‖ engage in the process of becomingc
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ulturally competent, not ―have to,‖ is called /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
a. cultural knowledge. /{
b. cultural awareness. /{
c. cultural desire. /{
d. cultural skill. /{
ANS: C /{
Cultural encounters are the continuous process of interacting with patients from culturally div
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erse backgrounds to validate, refine, or modify existing values, beliefs, and practices abouta cu
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ltural group and to develop cultural desire, cultural awareness, cultural skill, and cultural kno
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wledge. Cultural awareness is deliberate self-examination and in-
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depth exploration of one’s biases, stereotypes, prejudices, assumptions, and ―-
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isms‖ that one holds about individuals and groups who are different from them. Cultural kno
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wledge is the process of seeking and obtaining a sound educational base about culturally and e
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thnically diverse groups.Cultural skill is the ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding
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the patient’s presentingproblem, as well as accurately performing a culturally based physical
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{assessment in a culturally sensitive manner. Cultural desire is the motivation of the healthcar
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e professional towant to engage in the process of becoming culturally competent, not have to.
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DIF:Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) /{ /{ /{
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5. Mr. Marks is a 66-year-
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old patient who presents for a physical examination to the clinic. Which question has the
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most potential for exploring a patient’s cultural beliefs related to ahealth problem?
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, a. ―How often do you have medical examinations?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
b. ―What is your age, race, and educational level?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
c. ―What types of symptoms have you been having?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
d. ―Why do you think you are having these symptoms?‖
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ANS: D /{
―Why do you think you are having these symptoms?‖ is an open-
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ended question that avoidsstereotyping, is sensitive and respectful toward the individual, and
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{allows for cultural data tobe exchanged. The other questions do not explore the patient’s cul
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tural beliefs about health problems.
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DIF:Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis) /{ /{ /{
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6. The definition of ill or sick is based on a
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a. stereotype.
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c. belief system. /{
d. cultural attitude. /{
ANS: C /{
The definition of ill or sick is based on the individual’s belief system and is determined inl
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arge part by his or her enculturation.
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DIF:Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) /{ /{ /{
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7. A 22-year-old female nurse is interviewing an 86-year-
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old male patient. The patient avoids eye contact and answers questions only by saying, ―Yea
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h,‖ ―No,‖ or ―I guess so.‖ Which ofthe following is appropriate for the interviewer to say or
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ask?
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b. ―It’s hard for me to gather useful information because your answers are so short.‖
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c. ―Are you uncomfortable talking with me?‖ /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
d. ―Does your religion make it hard for you to answer my questions?‖
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ANS: C /{
It is all right to ask if the patient is uncomfortable with any aspect of your person and to talkab
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out it; the other choices are less respectful.
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DIF:Cognitive Level: Applying (Application) /{ /{ /{
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8. As you explain your patient’s condition to her husband, you notice that he is leaning toward
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you and pointedly blinking his eyes. Knowing that he is from England, your most appropriater
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esponse to this behavior is to /{ /{ /{ /{ /{
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