BSN425 Exam 1 (week 1 info)
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Which intervention is most appropriate to address communication barriers to meeting the cultural needs
of minorities in the community?
1 Hire professional interpreters
2 Use family members to interpret
3Speak slowly and clearly in English
4 Develop pictorial communication books - correct answer ✔✔1 Hire professional interpreters
Which statement made by a staff nurse indicates an understanding of the instruction provided regarding
the hot/cold theory of health and illness?
1
"Cold beverages are balanced with hot foods to maintain the yin and yang."
2
"Hot foods are provided to a patient at times of hot illnesses to maintain balance."
3
"The treatment of any disease is to remove cold and add warmth to restore balance."
4
"The body is controlled by maintaining a balance of temperature, dryness, and moisture." - correct
answer ✔✔4
"The body is controlled by maintaining a balance of temperature, dryness, and moisture."
Which patient statement regarding his newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus indicates the patient
views health and illness from a magico-religious perspective?
1
"There is an imbalance of the natural forces in my life."
, 2
"I allowed the hot and cold aspects to be out of balance."
3
"I have upset the evil spirts and am being punished for it."
4
"I have eaten too many unhealthy foods and not exercised enough." - correct answer ✔✔3
"I have upset the evil spirts and am being punished for it."
When caring for a patient visiting from a different country, which action made by the nurse indicates
cultural competence regarding family roles and social orientation?
1
Inquires about who makes health care decisions within the family
2
Questions about use of complementary/alternative therapies
3
Asks about preference for a health care provider of same sex
4
Asks about preferred name and primary language for communication - correct answer ✔✔1
Inquires about who makes health care decisions within the family
Which pain control strategies reported by the patient with fibromyalgia would the nurse document as
complementary therapies? Select all that apply.
1
Takes narcotic analgesics
2
Uses acupuncture and Reiki
3
Applies topical pain patches
4
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Which intervention is most appropriate to address communication barriers to meeting the cultural needs
of minorities in the community?
1 Hire professional interpreters
2 Use family members to interpret
3Speak slowly and clearly in English
4 Develop pictorial communication books - correct answer ✔✔1 Hire professional interpreters
Which statement made by a staff nurse indicates an understanding of the instruction provided regarding
the hot/cold theory of health and illness?
1
"Cold beverages are balanced with hot foods to maintain the yin and yang."
2
"Hot foods are provided to a patient at times of hot illnesses to maintain balance."
3
"The treatment of any disease is to remove cold and add warmth to restore balance."
4
"The body is controlled by maintaining a balance of temperature, dryness, and moisture." - correct
answer ✔✔4
"The body is controlled by maintaining a balance of temperature, dryness, and moisture."
Which patient statement regarding his newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus indicates the patient
views health and illness from a magico-religious perspective?
1
"There is an imbalance of the natural forces in my life."
, 2
"I allowed the hot and cold aspects to be out of balance."
3
"I have upset the evil spirts and am being punished for it."
4
"I have eaten too many unhealthy foods and not exercised enough." - correct answer ✔✔3
"I have upset the evil spirts and am being punished for it."
When caring for a patient visiting from a different country, which action made by the nurse indicates
cultural competence regarding family roles and social orientation?
1
Inquires about who makes health care decisions within the family
2
Questions about use of complementary/alternative therapies
3
Asks about preference for a health care provider of same sex
4
Asks about preferred name and primary language for communication - correct answer ✔✔1
Inquires about who makes health care decisions within the family
Which pain control strategies reported by the patient with fibromyalgia would the nurse document as
complementary therapies? Select all that apply.
1
Takes narcotic analgesics
2
Uses acupuncture and Reiki
3
Applies topical pain patches
4
