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1. Relational ethics suggests that ethical dilemmas can best be attended to by
focusing on attention to which of the following?
code of ethics for nurses
ethical principles
relationships
how patients view their own situations
2. In some African cultures such as in Ghana and Sierra Leone some women will
not resume sexual relations with their husbands until the baby is weaned.A
community health nurse is making a healthy baby visit to a new mother who
recently emigrated to the United States from Ghana. When discussing
contraceptives with the new mom, the mother states that she won't have to
worry about getting pregnant for the time being. The nurse understands that
the mom most likely made this statement because:
She is taking the medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) shot.
Her husband was recently deployed to Afghanistan.
She has access to free condoms from the clinic.
She won't resume sexual relations until her baby is weaned.
3. An important point about quality of life is that
its assessment is highly subjective.
one's assessment always corresponds to other's evaluations.
it is an objective assessment.
it is elusive and impossible to measure.
,4. Which ethnic group is identified as having a higher risk for malignant
hypertension?
African American
Chinese American
Ashkenazi Jew
Filipino
5. The nurse is caring for a patient who avoids asking for narcotics for pain.
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of
cultural archetype?
"The patient refuses to acknowledge pain."
"The patient believes in using herbal teas for pain."
"The patient's cultural beliefs indicate how to deal with pain."
"The patient denies pain."
6. In a scenario where a nurse encounters a patient from a different cultural
background who feels their values are not being respected, what is the most
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Ignore the patient's concerns and proceed with standard care.
Assume the patient will adapt to the healthcare provider's culture.
Provide care without considering the patient's cultural background.
Engage in open communication to understand the patient's cultural
values and advocate for their needs.
7. Cultural awareness is an in-depth self-examination of one's own background,
recognizing biases and prejudices and assumptions about other people.To
, enhance their cultural awareness, nursing students need to make an in-depth
self-examination of their own:
Engagement in cross-cultural interactions.
Motivation and commitment to caring.
Social, cultural, and biophysical factors.
Background, recognizing her biases and prejudices.
8. A student nurse was considering posting about an experience with a patient
on social media. Which of the following would the clinical instructor rightly
state about the use of social media?
Posting pictures and experiences are fine if the social media site is
marked as "private."
Posting identifiable information about a patient is an excellent method
of learning and should be encouraged
Posting identifiable patient information does not result in discipline of
any kind
Posting may violate patient privacy and should therefore be
avoided.
9. What philosophical principle does utilitarianism emphasize regarding the
value of actions?
The best way to determine the solution to an ethical dilemma is to
refer the case to the attending physician or health care provider.
The decision to perform a liver transplant depends on a measure of
the moral life that the patient has led so far.
The value of something is determined by its usefulness to society.
People's values are determined by religious leaders.
, 10. Why is it considered unethical to post a patient's x-ray on social media, even
if identifiers are removed?
Because it does not promote patient autonomy.
Because someone could still identify the patient based on context
or comments.
Because it violates the principle of beneficence.
Because it is not a common practice in nursing.
11. Describe how enculturation differs from acculturation in the context of
cultural adaptation.
Enculturation refers to the process of learning one's own culture,
while acculturation involves adapting to a different culture.
Enculturation is the process of adopting a new culture, while
acculturation is about maintaining one's original culture.
Enculturation and acculturation are synonymous terms that describe
the same process.
Enculturation is a passive process, whereas acculturation is an active
process.
12. Why is acquiring specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes important in
culturally congruent care?
It enables nurses to prioritize their own cultural beliefs over those of
their patients.
It ensures that all patients receive the same type of care regardless of
their background.
It helps nurses understand and respect diverse cultural
backgrounds, leading to better patient outcomes.