PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER EXAM 2
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GRADED
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What is ethnicity? - ANSWER the categorization of a group of people by a distinctive trait,
such as a line of genealogy, ancestry, race, or nationality
What is genealogy? - ANSWER your family tree
What is ancestry? - ANSWER family or ethnic descent
What is race? - ANSWER grouping of humans based on shared physical and social
characteristics
What is nationality? - ANSWER status of belonging to a particular nation; citizenship
What is culture? - ANSWER the way of life that distinguishes a particular group of people
from other groups (learned behavior of individuals within a specific group)
What elements are usually apart of a person's culture? - ANSWER beliefs, values,
symbols, art, morals, laws, customs, attitudes, communications, and traditions
Music is an example of a person's:
A.) ethnicity
B.) culture
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,C.) spirituality
D.) stereotype - ANSWER culture
What is cultural diversity? - ANSWER the differences between groups of people in a
certain geographical area, such as a city, state, or country or even a specific place such as a
church or factory
What might determine the cultural diversity of a group? - ANSWER ethnic groups, races,
languages spoken, and/or religions
What is cultural awareness? - ANSWER the knowledge of various cultural beliefs and
values
How does cultural awareness impact transcultural nursing? - ANSWER nurse notices the
differences amongst patients, the differences amongst health-care providers, and the culture
of herself and uses this knowledge to provide care catered to each of her pts as individuals
What is required of cultural sensitivity? - ANSWER nurse must incorporate the patient's
specific cultural beliefs into their nursing care and recognize and respect accepted patterns of
communication
When does cultural competence occur? - ANSWER occurs when the nurse provides care
to the whole patient, incorporating within that care the cultural context of the patient's beliefs
and values
How can a nurse be culturally competent? - ANSWER be aware of cultural differences,
become familiar with relevant aspects of patient's care, and strive to understand perceptions,
expectations, behavior, and decision-making process of others
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, What is required to be culturally competent? - ANSWER the nurse makes a commitment
to consider the cultural background of each patient and to provide appropriate care specific to
that individual
What are scientifically based /biomedical beliefs? - ANSWER based on scientific research
leading to best practices
What are some basic tenets of scientifically based / biomedical beliefs? - ANSWER -if it
can be proven scientifically, then it is accepted as truth and law
-if it cannot be proven scientifically by research, it is an unfounded belief or myth
What are some examples of scientifically based/ biomedical beliefs? - ANSWER -
brushing teeth prevents tooth decay
-hand washing prevents the spread of disease
-immunization prevents disease
What are naturalistically or holistically based beliefs? - ANSWER a healthy state is one of
balance and harmony EX. yin and yang, or "hot" and "cold"
What are some basic tenets of naturalistically or holistically based beliefs? - ANSWER yin
and yang is a traditional Asian belief that is upheld by many Asian Americans. The balance
between yin and yang is what maintains and restores health. Yin and yang are compared to the
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and the way they maintain balance in the
body.
Balance is maintained between hot and cold in order to maintain health. Some cultures believe
that certain conditions are cold if they are manifested by vasoconstriction and decreased
metabolism. Hot conditions or diseases are manifested by a high metabolic rate and
vasodilation. The goal of treatment is to restore balance.
What are some examples of naturalistically or holistically based beliefs? - ANSWER -cold
diseases or states: menstrual cramps, rhinitis (cold), or colic
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GRADED
A+
What is ethnicity? - ANSWER the categorization of a group of people by a distinctive trait,
such as a line of genealogy, ancestry, race, or nationality
What is genealogy? - ANSWER your family tree
What is ancestry? - ANSWER family or ethnic descent
What is race? - ANSWER grouping of humans based on shared physical and social
characteristics
What is nationality? - ANSWER status of belonging to a particular nation; citizenship
What is culture? - ANSWER the way of life that distinguishes a particular group of people
from other groups (learned behavior of individuals within a specific group)
What elements are usually apart of a person's culture? - ANSWER beliefs, values,
symbols, art, morals, laws, customs, attitudes, communications, and traditions
Music is an example of a person's:
A.) ethnicity
B.) culture
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,C.) spirituality
D.) stereotype - ANSWER culture
What is cultural diversity? - ANSWER the differences between groups of people in a
certain geographical area, such as a city, state, or country or even a specific place such as a
church or factory
What might determine the cultural diversity of a group? - ANSWER ethnic groups, races,
languages spoken, and/or religions
What is cultural awareness? - ANSWER the knowledge of various cultural beliefs and
values
How does cultural awareness impact transcultural nursing? - ANSWER nurse notices the
differences amongst patients, the differences amongst health-care providers, and the culture
of herself and uses this knowledge to provide care catered to each of her pts as individuals
What is required of cultural sensitivity? - ANSWER nurse must incorporate the patient's
specific cultural beliefs into their nursing care and recognize and respect accepted patterns of
communication
When does cultural competence occur? - ANSWER occurs when the nurse provides care
to the whole patient, incorporating within that care the cultural context of the patient's beliefs
and values
How can a nurse be culturally competent? - ANSWER be aware of cultural differences,
become familiar with relevant aspects of patient's care, and strive to understand perceptions,
expectations, behavior, and decision-making process of others
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, What is required to be culturally competent? - ANSWER the nurse makes a commitment
to consider the cultural background of each patient and to provide appropriate care specific to
that individual
What are scientifically based /biomedical beliefs? - ANSWER based on scientific research
leading to best practices
What are some basic tenets of scientifically based / biomedical beliefs? - ANSWER -if it
can be proven scientifically, then it is accepted as truth and law
-if it cannot be proven scientifically by research, it is an unfounded belief or myth
What are some examples of scientifically based/ biomedical beliefs? - ANSWER -
brushing teeth prevents tooth decay
-hand washing prevents the spread of disease
-immunization prevents disease
What are naturalistically or holistically based beliefs? - ANSWER a healthy state is one of
balance and harmony EX. yin and yang, or "hot" and "cold"
What are some basic tenets of naturalistically or holistically based beliefs? - ANSWER yin
and yang is a traditional Asian belief that is upheld by many Asian Americans. The balance
between yin and yang is what maintains and restores health. Yin and yang are compared to the
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and the way they maintain balance in the
body.
Balance is maintained between hot and cold in order to maintain health. Some cultures believe
that certain conditions are cold if they are manifested by vasoconstriction and decreased
metabolism. Hot conditions or diseases are manifested by a high metabolic rate and
vasodilation. The goal of treatment is to restore balance.
What are some examples of naturalistically or holistically based beliefs? - ANSWER -cold
diseases or states: menstrual cramps, rhinitis (cold), or colic
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