NURS406 Chapter 5 Cultural
Implications Exam Study Guide
Which intervention demonstrates the nurse's understanding of what guides effective
nursing care with a diverse patient population?
A. treating all patients the same to avoid prejudicial actions
B. identifying the cultural norms of the population being served
C. recognizing that race and ethnicity result in specific illness management views
D. addressing the physical and emotional needs that originate from genetic factors -
Answer Identifying the cultural norms of the population being served
Which statement indicates the beliefs and values that tend to be representative of a
member of an indigenous culture? Select all that apply
A. "I've reinforced the importance of taking medications at the time they are
prescribed."
B. "The patient believes that illness is a result of being out of harmony with nature."
C. "spending money on medicine for his diabetes is not a comfortable concept for my
patient."
D. "the patient refuses treatment."
E. "we discussed the patient's needs regarding warding off evil spirits before her
surgery." - Answer -"I've reinforced the importance of taking medications at the time
they are prescribed."
-"The patient believes that illness is a result of being out of harmony with nature."
-"Spending money on medicine for his diabetes is not a comfortable concept for my
patient."
-"We discussed the patient's needs regarding warding off evil spirits before her
surgery."
Which assessment questions will support effective communication with a patient who
recently immigrated from an Asian country? Select all that apply.
a. "what do you call this kind of pain?"
b. "what do you think is causing your pain?"
c. "how do you think your pain should be treated?"
, d. "do you consider this kind of pain a serious problem?"
e. "do you think American medicine will help your pain?" - Answer -"what do you call this
kind of pain?"
-"What do you think is causing your pain?"
-"how do you think your pain should be treated?"
-"do you consider this kind of pain a serious problem?"
When considering culturally competent care for a Muslim patient diagnosed with
cardiac problems, which intervention is particularly important to implement initially
when a low fat diet is prescribed?
a. requesting a dietary consult
b. identifying dietary considerations
c. explaining the importance of a low fat diet
d. including the family in conversation about food preparation - Answer identifying
dietary considerations
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates ethnocentrism toward the Hispanic
patient?
a. "what do you want us to do to help your symptoms?"
b. "tell me more about what you think is causing these symptoms."
c. "I'm sure we can do something to make your symptoms more manageable."
d. "how much have these symptoms made it more difficult for you to go to work?" -
Answer "I'm sure we can do something to make your symptoms more manageable."
Ling has a nursing diagnosis of risk for other-directed violence. Ling's eastern culture
family is having difficulty coping with the illness due to their beliefs. A favorable
therapeutic modality for this patient might include:
a. outpatient therapy
b. family therapy
c. long-term inpatient care
d. assimilation therapy - Answer family therapy
A nurse practitioner is interviewing a female patient from southeast Asia. She complains
of stomach pain and chest discomfort. Knowing that the patient's adult son died in a car
accident last month, the nurse suspects:
Implications Exam Study Guide
Which intervention demonstrates the nurse's understanding of what guides effective
nursing care with a diverse patient population?
A. treating all patients the same to avoid prejudicial actions
B. identifying the cultural norms of the population being served
C. recognizing that race and ethnicity result in specific illness management views
D. addressing the physical and emotional needs that originate from genetic factors -
Answer Identifying the cultural norms of the population being served
Which statement indicates the beliefs and values that tend to be representative of a
member of an indigenous culture? Select all that apply
A. "I've reinforced the importance of taking medications at the time they are
prescribed."
B. "The patient believes that illness is a result of being out of harmony with nature."
C. "spending money on medicine for his diabetes is not a comfortable concept for my
patient."
D. "the patient refuses treatment."
E. "we discussed the patient's needs regarding warding off evil spirits before her
surgery." - Answer -"I've reinforced the importance of taking medications at the time
they are prescribed."
-"The patient believes that illness is a result of being out of harmony with nature."
-"Spending money on medicine for his diabetes is not a comfortable concept for my
patient."
-"We discussed the patient's needs regarding warding off evil spirits before her
surgery."
Which assessment questions will support effective communication with a patient who
recently immigrated from an Asian country? Select all that apply.
a. "what do you call this kind of pain?"
b. "what do you think is causing your pain?"
c. "how do you think your pain should be treated?"
, d. "do you consider this kind of pain a serious problem?"
e. "do you think American medicine will help your pain?" - Answer -"what do you call this
kind of pain?"
-"What do you think is causing your pain?"
-"how do you think your pain should be treated?"
-"do you consider this kind of pain a serious problem?"
When considering culturally competent care for a Muslim patient diagnosed with
cardiac problems, which intervention is particularly important to implement initially
when a low fat diet is prescribed?
a. requesting a dietary consult
b. identifying dietary considerations
c. explaining the importance of a low fat diet
d. including the family in conversation about food preparation - Answer identifying
dietary considerations
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates ethnocentrism toward the Hispanic
patient?
a. "what do you want us to do to help your symptoms?"
b. "tell me more about what you think is causing these symptoms."
c. "I'm sure we can do something to make your symptoms more manageable."
d. "how much have these symptoms made it more difficult for you to go to work?" -
Answer "I'm sure we can do something to make your symptoms more manageable."
Ling has a nursing diagnosis of risk for other-directed violence. Ling's eastern culture
family is having difficulty coping with the illness due to their beliefs. A favorable
therapeutic modality for this patient might include:
a. outpatient therapy
b. family therapy
c. long-term inpatient care
d. assimilation therapy - Answer family therapy
A nurse practitioner is interviewing a female patient from southeast Asia. She complains
of stomach pain and chest discomfort. Knowing that the patient's adult son died in a car
accident last month, the nurse suspects:
