.Test Bank For Seidel's Guide to Physical
Examination, 10th edition Q and A- 2024 All
Chapters verified
Mr. Abdul is a 40-year-old Middle Eastern man who presents to the office for a
first visit with the complaint of new abdominal pain. You are concerned about
violating a cultural prohibition when you prepare to do his rectal examination.
The best tactic would be to:
a.
forego the examination for fear of violating cultural norms.
b.
ask a colleague from the same geographic area if this examination is
acceptable.
c.
inform the patient of the reason for the examination and ask if it is acceptable to
him.
d.
refer the patient to a provider more knowledgeable about cultural differences. -
C
Asking, if you are not sure, is far better than making a damaging mistake. Not
completing the examination could cause the patient further harm. Asking a
colleague from the same geographic area if this examination is acceptable may
not be appropriate. Referring the patient to a provider more knowledgeable
about cultural differences at this point is unnecessary.
Which statement is true regarding the impoverished?
a.
The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are similar to those of the
middle class.
b.
,The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are higher than those of
the middle class.
c.
The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are lower than those of
the middle class.
d.
No reliable statistics exist regarding the relationship of poverty to morbidity and
mortality. - B
The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are higher than those of
the middle class. The poorly educated and those in poverty die at higher rates
than those who are advantaged; the same is true for morbidity.
The root of social, political, and economic tragedy is often:
a.
acceptance of acculturation.
b.
cultural attitudes.
c.
cultural translation.
d.
resistance to change. - D
To protect and maintain our sociopolitical culture, we tend to resist change. This
resistance can have negative sociopolitical and economic consequences.
Acceptance of acculturation is the process whereby an individual
accommodates to the traits of another culture. Cultural attitudes are often
vague; however, they do not cause social, political, or economic tragedy.
Cultural translation describes a cultural barrier that exists without a language
barrier.
Mr. Sanchez is a 45-year-old gentleman who has presented to the office for a
physical examination to establish a new primary care health care provider.
Which of the following describes a physical, not a cultural, differentiator?
a.
Race
, b.
Rite
c.
Ritual
d.
Norm - A
Race is a physical, not a cultural, differentiator. Rite is a prescribed, formal,
customary observance. Ritual is a stereotypic behavior regulating religious,
social, and professional behaviors. A norm is a prescribed standard of allowable
behavior within a group
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics
and culture?
a.
Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
b.
There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
c.
To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable
physical characteristics.
d.
Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify
cultural groups. - B
Physical characteristics are not used to identify cultural groups; there is a
difference between the two, and they are considered separately. Physical
characteristics should not be used to identify members of cultural groups. To be
a member of a specific culture, an individual does not need to have certain
identifiable physical characteristics. You should not confuse physical
characteristics with cultural characteristics. Gender and race are physical
characteristics, not cultural characteristics, and are not used to identify cultural
groups.
Examination, 10th edition Q and A- 2024 All
Chapters verified
Mr. Abdul is a 40-year-old Middle Eastern man who presents to the office for a
first visit with the complaint of new abdominal pain. You are concerned about
violating a cultural prohibition when you prepare to do his rectal examination.
The best tactic would be to:
a.
forego the examination for fear of violating cultural norms.
b.
ask a colleague from the same geographic area if this examination is
acceptable.
c.
inform the patient of the reason for the examination and ask if it is acceptable to
him.
d.
refer the patient to a provider more knowledgeable about cultural differences. -
C
Asking, if you are not sure, is far better than making a damaging mistake. Not
completing the examination could cause the patient further harm. Asking a
colleague from the same geographic area if this examination is acceptable may
not be appropriate. Referring the patient to a provider more knowledgeable
about cultural differences at this point is unnecessary.
Which statement is true regarding the impoverished?
a.
The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are similar to those of the
middle class.
b.
,The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are higher than those of
the middle class.
c.
The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are lower than those of
the middle class.
d.
No reliable statistics exist regarding the relationship of poverty to morbidity and
mortality. - B
The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are higher than those of
the middle class. The poorly educated and those in poverty die at higher rates
than those who are advantaged; the same is true for morbidity.
The root of social, political, and economic tragedy is often:
a.
acceptance of acculturation.
b.
cultural attitudes.
c.
cultural translation.
d.
resistance to change. - D
To protect and maintain our sociopolitical culture, we tend to resist change. This
resistance can have negative sociopolitical and economic consequences.
Acceptance of acculturation is the process whereby an individual
accommodates to the traits of another culture. Cultural attitudes are often
vague; however, they do not cause social, political, or economic tragedy.
Cultural translation describes a cultural barrier that exists without a language
barrier.
Mr. Sanchez is a 45-year-old gentleman who has presented to the office for a
physical examination to establish a new primary care health care provider.
Which of the following describes a physical, not a cultural, differentiator?
a.
Race
, b.
Rite
c.
Ritual
d.
Norm - A
Race is a physical, not a cultural, differentiator. Rite is a prescribed, formal,
customary observance. Ritual is a stereotypic behavior regulating religious,
social, and professional behaviors. A norm is a prescribed standard of allowable
behavior within a group
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics
and culture?
a.
Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
b.
There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
c.
To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable
physical characteristics.
d.
Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify
cultural groups. - B
Physical characteristics are not used to identify cultural groups; there is a
difference between the two, and they are considered separately. Physical
characteristics should not be used to identify members of cultural groups. To be
a member of a specific culture, an individual does not need to have certain
identifiable physical characteristics. You should not confuse physical
characteristics with cultural characteristics. Gender and race are physical
characteristics, not cultural characteristics, and are not used to identify cultural
groups.
