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NR-503 EPIDEMIOLOGY FINAL 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Eliciting the patient's (explanatory) model gives the physician
knowledge of the beliefs the patient holds about his illness, the
personal and social meaning he attaches to his disorder, his
expectations about what will happen to him and what the doctor
will do, and his own therapeutic goals - correct answer-
Kleinman explanatory Model
Cultural competence is defined as "a dynamic, fluid, continuous
process whereby an individual, system or health care agency
find meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on
knowledge of the cultural heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and
behavior of those to whom they render care" - correct answer-
Cultural competence
:Self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward
other cultures. An in-depth exploration of one's own
cultural/ethnic background. - correct answer- Cultural
Awareness
A lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-critiques,
redressing the power of imbalances in the patient- physician
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dynamic, developing mutually. Beneficial relationships. - correct
answer- Cultural humility
Obtaining a sound educational foundation concerning the
various worldviews of differences cultures. Obtaining
knowledge regarding biological variations, disease and health
conditions and variation in drug metabolism. - correct answer-
Cultural Knowledge
Ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding the client's
health history and presenting problem. Ability to conduct
culturally based physician assessments. Conducting these
assessments in a culturally sensitive manner. - correct answer-
Cultural Skill:
Motivation of the healthcare provider to "want" to engage in the
process of cultural competence, characteristics of compassion,
authenticity, humility, openness, availability, and flexibility,
commi tment and passion to caring, regardless of conflict. -
correct answer- Cultural Desire
as "the aggregate of cultural practices, social influences,
religious pursuits, and racial characteristics shaping the
distinctive identity of community" - correct answer- ethnicity
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Care is designed for the specific client.
Care is based on the uniqueness of the person's culture and
includes cultural norms and values.
Care includes self-employment strategies to facilitate client
decision making to improve health behaviors.
Care is provided with sensitivity and is based on the cultural
uniqueness of clients. - correct answer- Cultural competence in
nursing consists of four principles.
What do you call your problem?
What do you think caused your problem?
Why do you think it started when it did?
What does your sickness do to you?
What do you fear most about your sickness?
What are the chief problems your sickness has caused you?
What kind of treatment do you think you should receive?
What is the most important result you hope to receive from the
treatment? - correct answer- The APN may also use the
Kleinman Explanatory Model of Illness (1978). Below are the
questions that can be utilized.
communication (verbal and nonverbal);
personal space;
social organization;
NR-503 EPIDEMIOLOGY FINAL 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Eliciting the patient's (explanatory) model gives the physician
knowledge of the beliefs the patient holds about his illness, the
personal and social meaning he attaches to his disorder, his
expectations about what will happen to him and what the doctor
will do, and his own therapeutic goals - correct answer-
Kleinman explanatory Model
Cultural competence is defined as "a dynamic, fluid, continuous
process whereby an individual, system or health care agency
find meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on
knowledge of the cultural heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and
behavior of those to whom they render care" - correct answer-
Cultural competence
:Self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward
other cultures. An in-depth exploration of one's own
cultural/ethnic background. - correct answer- Cultural
Awareness
A lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-critiques,
redressing the power of imbalances in the patient- physician
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dynamic, developing mutually. Beneficial relationships. - correct
answer- Cultural humility
Obtaining a sound educational foundation concerning the
various worldviews of differences cultures. Obtaining
knowledge regarding biological variations, disease and health
conditions and variation in drug metabolism. - correct answer-
Cultural Knowledge
Ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding the client's
health history and presenting problem. Ability to conduct
culturally based physician assessments. Conducting these
assessments in a culturally sensitive manner. - correct answer-
Cultural Skill:
Motivation of the healthcare provider to "want" to engage in the
process of cultural competence, characteristics of compassion,
authenticity, humility, openness, availability, and flexibility,
commi tment and passion to caring, regardless of conflict. -
correct answer- Cultural Desire
as "the aggregate of cultural practices, social influences,
religious pursuits, and racial characteristics shaping the
distinctive identity of community" - correct answer- ethnicity
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Care is designed for the specific client.
Care is based on the uniqueness of the person's culture and
includes cultural norms and values.
Care includes self-employment strategies to facilitate client
decision making to improve health behaviors.
Care is provided with sensitivity and is based on the cultural
uniqueness of clients. - correct answer- Cultural competence in
nursing consists of four principles.
What do you call your problem?
What do you think caused your problem?
Why do you think it started when it did?
What does your sickness do to you?
What do you fear most about your sickness?
What are the chief problems your sickness has caused you?
What kind of treatment do you think you should receive?
What is the most important result you hope to receive from the
treatment? - correct answer- The APN may also use the
Kleinman Explanatory Model of Illness (1978). Below are the
questions that can be utilized.
communication (verbal and nonverbal);
personal space;
social organization;
