Concepts ATI Exam 3 Study Guide 2026–2027
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Define: Self-concept - correct answers -The way individuals feel and view themselves. This involves
conscious and unconscious thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions. It is subjective and includes
self-identity, body image, role performance, and self-esteem.
Define: Body Image - correct answers -A component of self-concept that refers to the way individuals
perceive their appearance, size, and body structure/function.
____________ encompasses the patient's sense of maleness and/or femaleness and their physical and
emotional connections with others. - correct answers -Sexuality
What are four stressors that affect self-concept? - correct answers -Unrealistic expectations, surgery,
chronic illness and change in role performance.
What is culture? - correct answers -It is a collection of learned, adaptive, and socially and
intergenerationally transmitted behaviors, values, beliefs, and customs that form the context from
which a group interprets the human experience. It includes language, communication style, traditions,
religions, art, music, dress, health beliefs, and health practices.
Define: ethnicity - correct answers -It is the bond or kinship people feel with their country of birth or
place of ancestral origin.
Describe: values - correct answers -They are a set of rules by which individuals in a culture live. They
guide decision-making and behavior. They develop unconsciously during childhood.
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, What are the benefits of culturally responsive nursing? - correct answers -It improves communication,
fosters mutual respect, promotes sensitive and effective care, and increases adherence with the
treatment plan as clients and families needs are met. It should encourage client decision-making by
introducing self-empowerment strategies.
What is a key prerequisite to the delivery of culturally responsive nursing care? - correct answers -It is
the nurses' understanding and awareness of their own culture and any cultural biases that might affect
care delivery.
True or False: A nurse should accommodate each client's cultural beliefs and values whenever possible,
unless they are in direct conflict with essential health practices. - correct answers -True
What are some barriers to providing culturally responsive nursing care? - correct answers -Language,
communication, and perception of time differences. Culturally inappropriate tests and tools that lead to
misdiagnosis. Ethnic variations in drug metabolism related to genetics. Ethnocentrism is the belief that
one's culture is superior to others. Ethnocentric ideas interfere with the provisions of cultural nursing
care.
__________ is a belief in something or a relationship with a higher power. - correct answers -Faith
__________ is a concept that includes anticipation and optimism and provides comfort during times of
crisis. - correct answers -Hope
__________ is a system of beliefs practiced outwardly to express one's spirituality. - correct answers -
Religion.
What is the difference between 'intrapersonal', 'interpersonal' and 'transpersonal' spirituality? - correct
answers -Intrapersonal: within one's self
Interpersonal: with others and the environment
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Complete Exam Prep, Practice Questions & Verified
Answers
Define: Self-concept - correct answers -The way individuals feel and view themselves. This involves
conscious and unconscious thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions. It is subjective and includes
self-identity, body image, role performance, and self-esteem.
Define: Body Image - correct answers -A component of self-concept that refers to the way individuals
perceive their appearance, size, and body structure/function.
____________ encompasses the patient's sense of maleness and/or femaleness and their physical and
emotional connections with others. - correct answers -Sexuality
What are four stressors that affect self-concept? - correct answers -Unrealistic expectations, surgery,
chronic illness and change in role performance.
What is culture? - correct answers -It is a collection of learned, adaptive, and socially and
intergenerationally transmitted behaviors, values, beliefs, and customs that form the context from
which a group interprets the human experience. It includes language, communication style, traditions,
religions, art, music, dress, health beliefs, and health practices.
Define: ethnicity - correct answers -It is the bond or kinship people feel with their country of birth or
place of ancestral origin.
Describe: values - correct answers -They are a set of rules by which individuals in a culture live. They
guide decision-making and behavior. They develop unconsciously during childhood.
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, What are the benefits of culturally responsive nursing? - correct answers -It improves communication,
fosters mutual respect, promotes sensitive and effective care, and increases adherence with the
treatment plan as clients and families needs are met. It should encourage client decision-making by
introducing self-empowerment strategies.
What is a key prerequisite to the delivery of culturally responsive nursing care? - correct answers -It is
the nurses' understanding and awareness of their own culture and any cultural biases that might affect
care delivery.
True or False: A nurse should accommodate each client's cultural beliefs and values whenever possible,
unless they are in direct conflict with essential health practices. - correct answers -True
What are some barriers to providing culturally responsive nursing care? - correct answers -Language,
communication, and perception of time differences. Culturally inappropriate tests and tools that lead to
misdiagnosis. Ethnic variations in drug metabolism related to genetics. Ethnocentrism is the belief that
one's culture is superior to others. Ethnocentric ideas interfere with the provisions of cultural nursing
care.
__________ is a belief in something or a relationship with a higher power. - correct answers -Faith
__________ is a concept that includes anticipation and optimism and provides comfort during times of
crisis. - correct answers -Hope
__________ is a system of beliefs practiced outwardly to express one's spirituality. - correct answers -
Religion.
What is the difference between 'intrapersonal', 'interpersonal' and 'transpersonal' spirituality? - correct
answers -Intrapersonal: within one's self
Interpersonal: with others and the environment
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