Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 1 Questions &
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Desire to understand and be sensitive to feelings, beliefs and situation. - correct
answerEmpathy
This is the expression of value and flexibility to meet the patients' needs based on their
unique situation. - correct answerRespect
Ability to respond truthfully. - correct answerGenuineness
Ability to respond using specific terms - correct answerConcreteness
This is used to clarify the message received or decoding the actual meaning. - correct
answerConfrontation
Be aware of cultural preferences related to eye contact, space, and touch. - correct
answerTherapeutic communication within cultures
Socially transmitted behaviors, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways and other
characteristics that guide decision making. - correct answerCulture
- Provide identity and sense of belonging
- Consist of common beliefs & practices
- Material (clothing, art) and non-material (language, beliefs).
- Dynamic & adaptive
- Complex
- Diverse
- Influences thinking and activities - correct answerCulture Characteristics
Member share a common social & cultural heritage (race, physical chrematistics) -
correct answerEthnicity
Learning how to become a member of a society or a group. - correct
answerSocialization
An individual assumes the characteristics of a culture they just immigrated to. - correct
answerAcculturation
A new member learn and take essential values, beliefs and behaviors of the dominant
culture gradually. - correct answerAssimilation
,Considering everyone are the same under their racial or ethnic group. - correct
answerStereotype
Something recurrent that assumes that everyone has under the same racial or ethical
group. - correct answerArchetype
Initiative to provide care to everyone with the goal to eliminate any disparities in care. -
correct answerCulture competent care
Perception of own-ability to control nature or environment. - correct
answerEnvironmental care
Are the genetics and physical aspects that makes use different. - correct
answerBiological variations
Individual perception of health - correct answerHealth belief system
- Scientific (Hospitals, clinics, medications, etc)
o Magico-religious= "alternative or indigenous" (supernatural forces of healing, rituals).
o Holistic= need for harmony and balance of the body with nature (yoga, meditation,
etc.) - correct answer3 major health beliefs
- Monitor labs (albumin & pre-albumin determine malnutrition)
- Ensure proper intake of proteins (Proteins=Building blocks)
- Promote proper hygiene keeping the skin dry and clean
- Inspect skin daily
- Use moisturizers
- Encourage repositions every 1 to 2 hours, especially for chair or bed bound patients
- Apply pressure redistribution surfaces (mattresses, overlay, or gel pads)
- Use an EB screening tools (Braden scale, Norton, etc)
- Involved the patient and family in the education and care
- Use an interprofessional approach (nutritionist, physical therapist, occupational
therapist,
wound care specialist, providers, etc)
- Add nutritional protein shakes
- Continue performing reposition, redistribution, hygiene, etc. - correct
answerInterventions to relieve pressure and maintain skin integrity
- Assess and determine who is a higher risk
- Implement priority interventions based on the risk
o Teach patients to do active ROM exercises every 2 hours
o Assess and manage pain to promote more comfortable movement
o Teach patients to perform "heel pump" activities
o Drink adequate fluids to help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as deep
vein
thrombosis (DVT)
, o Evaluate the patient's need for assistive devices with the help of an Occupational
Therapist to promote ADL independence (plate guard or splint, canes, walkers)
o Encourage ambulation by collaborating with physical therapist. - correct
answerInterventions to promote mobility
Arises from burning your skin like on a hot iron or from touching a hot pan on the stove -
correct answerCutaneous pain
Caused from deep internal disorders such as menstrual cramps, labor pains, or
gastrointestinal infections - correct answerVisceral pain
Originates from the ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Examples
would be fractures or sprains - correct answerDeep somatic pain
Starts at an origin but extends to other locations. Example: pain from a sore throat might
extend to ears and head. - correct answerRadiating pain
Occurs in an area distant from the site of origin. Example: pain from a heart attack might
be felt in the left arm or jaw - correct answerReferred pain
Pain that is perceived from an area that has been surgically or traumatically removed.
Example: pain from an amputated limb. - correct answerPhantom pain
Results from an injury of one or more nerves - correct answerNeuropathic pain
Short duration, rapid onset, and associated with some kind of injury. - correct
answerAcute pain
Last 6 months or longer and interferes with activities of daily living. - correct
answerChronic pain
when one ignores the differences and proceeds as though they do not exist. - correct
answerCultural blindness
care is planned and implemented in a way that is sensitive to the needs of individuals,
families, and groups from diverse populations within society. - correct answerCultural
competence
people of varying cultural background, racial and ethnic origin, religion, language,
physical size, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status,
occupational status, and geographic location. - correct answerCultural diversity
the belief that everyone else should conform to your own belief system. - correct
answerCultural imposition
Answers – Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep
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Desire to understand and be sensitive to feelings, beliefs and situation. - correct
answerEmpathy
This is the expression of value and flexibility to meet the patients' needs based on their
unique situation. - correct answerRespect
Ability to respond truthfully. - correct answerGenuineness
Ability to respond using specific terms - correct answerConcreteness
This is used to clarify the message received or decoding the actual meaning. - correct
answerConfrontation
Be aware of cultural preferences related to eye contact, space, and touch. - correct
answerTherapeutic communication within cultures
Socially transmitted behaviors, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways and other
characteristics that guide decision making. - correct answerCulture
- Provide identity and sense of belonging
- Consist of common beliefs & practices
- Material (clothing, art) and non-material (language, beliefs).
- Dynamic & adaptive
- Complex
- Diverse
- Influences thinking and activities - correct answerCulture Characteristics
Member share a common social & cultural heritage (race, physical chrematistics) -
correct answerEthnicity
Learning how to become a member of a society or a group. - correct
answerSocialization
An individual assumes the characteristics of a culture they just immigrated to. - correct
answerAcculturation
A new member learn and take essential values, beliefs and behaviors of the dominant
culture gradually. - correct answerAssimilation
,Considering everyone are the same under their racial or ethnic group. - correct
answerStereotype
Something recurrent that assumes that everyone has under the same racial or ethical
group. - correct answerArchetype
Initiative to provide care to everyone with the goal to eliminate any disparities in care. -
correct answerCulture competent care
Perception of own-ability to control nature or environment. - correct
answerEnvironmental care
Are the genetics and physical aspects that makes use different. - correct
answerBiological variations
Individual perception of health - correct answerHealth belief system
- Scientific (Hospitals, clinics, medications, etc)
o Magico-religious= "alternative or indigenous" (supernatural forces of healing, rituals).
o Holistic= need for harmony and balance of the body with nature (yoga, meditation,
etc.) - correct answer3 major health beliefs
- Monitor labs (albumin & pre-albumin determine malnutrition)
- Ensure proper intake of proteins (Proteins=Building blocks)
- Promote proper hygiene keeping the skin dry and clean
- Inspect skin daily
- Use moisturizers
- Encourage repositions every 1 to 2 hours, especially for chair or bed bound patients
- Apply pressure redistribution surfaces (mattresses, overlay, or gel pads)
- Use an EB screening tools (Braden scale, Norton, etc)
- Involved the patient and family in the education and care
- Use an interprofessional approach (nutritionist, physical therapist, occupational
therapist,
wound care specialist, providers, etc)
- Add nutritional protein shakes
- Continue performing reposition, redistribution, hygiene, etc. - correct
answerInterventions to relieve pressure and maintain skin integrity
- Assess and determine who is a higher risk
- Implement priority interventions based on the risk
o Teach patients to do active ROM exercises every 2 hours
o Assess and manage pain to promote more comfortable movement
o Teach patients to perform "heel pump" activities
o Drink adequate fluids to help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as deep
vein
thrombosis (DVT)
, o Evaluate the patient's need for assistive devices with the help of an Occupational
Therapist to promote ADL independence (plate guard or splint, canes, walkers)
o Encourage ambulation by collaborating with physical therapist. - correct
answerInterventions to promote mobility
Arises from burning your skin like on a hot iron or from touching a hot pan on the stove -
correct answerCutaneous pain
Caused from deep internal disorders such as menstrual cramps, labor pains, or
gastrointestinal infections - correct answerVisceral pain
Originates from the ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Examples
would be fractures or sprains - correct answerDeep somatic pain
Starts at an origin but extends to other locations. Example: pain from a sore throat might
extend to ears and head. - correct answerRadiating pain
Occurs in an area distant from the site of origin. Example: pain from a heart attack might
be felt in the left arm or jaw - correct answerReferred pain
Pain that is perceived from an area that has been surgically or traumatically removed.
Example: pain from an amputated limb. - correct answerPhantom pain
Results from an injury of one or more nerves - correct answerNeuropathic pain
Short duration, rapid onset, and associated with some kind of injury. - correct
answerAcute pain
Last 6 months or longer and interferes with activities of daily living. - correct
answerChronic pain
when one ignores the differences and proceeds as though they do not exist. - correct
answerCultural blindness
care is planned and implemented in a way that is sensitive to the needs of individuals,
families, and groups from diverse populations within society. - correct answerCultural
competence
people of varying cultural background, racial and ethnic origin, religion, language,
physical size, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status,
occupational status, and geographic location. - correct answerCultural diversity
the belief that everyone else should conform to your own belief system. - correct
answerCultural imposition
