Nurs 415 Exam 2 – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Nurs 415 Exam 2 – UPDATED Questions with
100% Verified Answers
Science › Medicine › Nursing
Section 1: Culture, Immigrants, Continued (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 Culture
A -Set of common beliefs, values, and assumptions about life *Transmitted intergenerationally
*Pervades all aspects of life and health care *Applicable not only to minority groups, but also to
majority groups
Q2 Culture continued
A -Individuals are usually members of more than one culture. -Each individual should be viewed as a
unique human being with differences that are respected. -Our culture in the U.S. is based on the
constitution and our founding fathers. We believe in a democracy, freedom of speech, ability to
express ourselves -Nursing culture: we believe everyone should have really good healthcare, right
to their own decision making, respect, nurses that are well-educated
Q3 Culture determines
A •How health care information is processed, received, and distributed •How rights and protections
are exercised •What is considered to be a health problem •How symptoms and concerns of the
problem are expressed •Who provides treatment for the problem •What type of treatment should
be given
Q4 Race
A -Biologic variation within a population *Genetic physical markers (e.g., skin color, physical features,
and hair texture) *Assess for cyanosis differently in people of color (lips) -Race differences *Growth
and development, skin color, enzymatic differences, susceptibility to disease, and laboratory test
findings *Asian children tend to be smaller/lighter than American children (need to use different
assessment tools) *Some races break down alcohol better (based on enzymes) -Same race may be
of different cultures *"One size does NOT fit all"
Q5 Ethnicity
A -Shared feeling of peoplehood among a group of individuals *Relates to cultural factors *Nationality,
geographic region, culture, ancestry, language, beliefs, and traditions -Equally influenced by:
*Education *Income *Cross-cultural experiences
Q6 Ethnicity continued
A -Members of an ethnic group are likely to give up aspects of their identity and society when they
adopt characteristics of another group's identity. -However, when there is a strong ethnic identity,
the individual maintains the values, beliefs, behaviors, practices, and ways of thinking of his or her
group. -Race and ethnicity account for much of the health disparities in the United States.
Q7 Cultural Diversity Among Selected Groups
A -Biologic variations -Personal space -Perception of time -Environmental control -Social organization
-Communication -Nutrition -Religion
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Question & Answer
Q8 Immigrants and Cultural Diversity
A -Recent changes in immigration laws have increased migration to the United States. -Four
categories of foreign-born *Legal immigrants *Refugees *Nonimmigrants *Unauthorized immigrants
Q9 Legal Immigrants
A • Make up 80% of immigrant population • Are not citizens but are legally allowed to work and live
in the United States
Q10 Refugees
A and persons seeking asylum are people who seek protection in the United States because of fear of
persecution (on the basis of race, religion, nationality, political view, or membership in a certain
group) if they were to return to their homeland. (ex. Syrian refugees when dictator gassed and
killed a lot of people); refuges come from places that are very violent or places who are suffering
from earthquakes for example
Q11 Nonimmigrants
A are admitted to the United States for a limited duration and for a specified purpose. Nonimmigrants
include students, tourists, temporary workers, business executives, career diplomats and their
spouses, and children, artists, entertainers, and reporters.
Q12 Unauthorized immigrants
A not allowed to be in our county bc didn't ask for access; no paper documentation; drug lords, etc.
Q13 Immigrant Healthcare Challenges
A -Financial constraints -Language barriers -Differences in social, religious, and cultural backgrounds
between immigrant and provider -Use of traditional healing practices unfamiliar to their health care
providers -Providers' lack of knowledge of high-risk diseases in the specific immigrant groups *Ask
them questions if you can't relate to them/don't know
Section 2: Health, Cultural, Competence (Q14–Q26)
Question & Answer
Q14 Working with Immigrant Populations
A -Recognize the values, beliefs, and practices that comprise your own culture. -Identify the client's
preferred language. -Learn clientele's health-seeking behaviors. -Get to know immigrant
community. -Get to know some traditional practices and remedies used by families and
communities. -Learn how cultural subgroups explain common illnesses or events. *Got sick bc went
outside with wet hair, got sick as a punishment for being mean to my child -Consider and
accommodate client viewpoint. -Conduct a cultural assessment. *What is working *What is not
working *What is needed to accommodate cultural norms and promote positive health behaviors
Q15 Disparities in health
A Inequity in social structures based on characteristics; historically linked to discrimination
Q16 Social determinants of health
A -Aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health, such as poverty, early life
experiences, social networks and support. -Circumstances of life and outside forces
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Nurs 415 Exam 2 – UPDATED Questions with
100% Verified Answers
Science › Medicine › Nursing
Section 1: Culture, Immigrants, Continued (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 Culture
A -Set of common beliefs, values, and assumptions about life *Transmitted intergenerationally
*Pervades all aspects of life and health care *Applicable not only to minority groups, but also to
majority groups
Q2 Culture continued
A -Individuals are usually members of more than one culture. -Each individual should be viewed as a
unique human being with differences that are respected. -Our culture in the U.S. is based on the
constitution and our founding fathers. We believe in a democracy, freedom of speech, ability to
express ourselves -Nursing culture: we believe everyone should have really good healthcare, right
to their own decision making, respect, nurses that are well-educated
Q3 Culture determines
A •How health care information is processed, received, and distributed •How rights and protections
are exercised •What is considered to be a health problem •How symptoms and concerns of the
problem are expressed •Who provides treatment for the problem •What type of treatment should
be given
Q4 Race
A -Biologic variation within a population *Genetic physical markers (e.g., skin color, physical features,
and hair texture) *Assess for cyanosis differently in people of color (lips) -Race differences *Growth
and development, skin color, enzymatic differences, susceptibility to disease, and laboratory test
findings *Asian children tend to be smaller/lighter than American children (need to use different
assessment tools) *Some races break down alcohol better (based on enzymes) -Same race may be
of different cultures *"One size does NOT fit all"
Q5 Ethnicity
A -Shared feeling of peoplehood among a group of individuals *Relates to cultural factors *Nationality,
geographic region, culture, ancestry, language, beliefs, and traditions -Equally influenced by:
*Education *Income *Cross-cultural experiences
Q6 Ethnicity continued
A -Members of an ethnic group are likely to give up aspects of their identity and society when they
adopt characteristics of another group's identity. -However, when there is a strong ethnic identity,
the individual maintains the values, beliefs, behaviors, practices, and ways of thinking of his or her
group. -Race and ethnicity account for much of the health disparities in the United States.
Q7 Cultural Diversity Among Selected Groups
A -Biologic variations -Personal space -Perception of time -Environmental control -Social organization
-Communication -Nutrition -Religion
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Question & Answer
Q8 Immigrants and Cultural Diversity
A -Recent changes in immigration laws have increased migration to the United States. -Four
categories of foreign-born *Legal immigrants *Refugees *Nonimmigrants *Unauthorized immigrants
Q9 Legal Immigrants
A • Make up 80% of immigrant population • Are not citizens but are legally allowed to work and live
in the United States
Q10 Refugees
A and persons seeking asylum are people who seek protection in the United States because of fear of
persecution (on the basis of race, religion, nationality, political view, or membership in a certain
group) if they were to return to their homeland. (ex. Syrian refugees when dictator gassed and
killed a lot of people); refuges come from places that are very violent or places who are suffering
from earthquakes for example
Q11 Nonimmigrants
A are admitted to the United States for a limited duration and for a specified purpose. Nonimmigrants
include students, tourists, temporary workers, business executives, career diplomats and their
spouses, and children, artists, entertainers, and reporters.
Q12 Unauthorized immigrants
A not allowed to be in our county bc didn't ask for access; no paper documentation; drug lords, etc.
Q13 Immigrant Healthcare Challenges
A -Financial constraints -Language barriers -Differences in social, religious, and cultural backgrounds
between immigrant and provider -Use of traditional healing practices unfamiliar to their health care
providers -Providers' lack of knowledge of high-risk diseases in the specific immigrant groups *Ask
them questions if you can't relate to them/don't know
Section 2: Health, Cultural, Competence (Q14–Q26)
Question & Answer
Q14 Working with Immigrant Populations
A -Recognize the values, beliefs, and practices that comprise your own culture. -Identify the client's
preferred language. -Learn clientele's health-seeking behaviors. -Get to know immigrant
community. -Get to know some traditional practices and remedies used by families and
communities. -Learn how cultural subgroups explain common illnesses or events. *Got sick bc went
outside with wet hair, got sick as a punishment for being mean to my child -Consider and
accommodate client viewpoint. -Conduct a cultural assessment. *What is working *What is not
working *What is needed to accommodate cultural norms and promote positive health behaviors
Q15 Disparities in health
A Inequity in social structures based on characteristics; historically linked to discrimination
Q16 Social determinants of health
A -Aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health, such as poverty, early life
experiences, social networks and support. -Circumstances of life and outside forces
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