Chapter 10 Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care

Chapter 10  Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When planning health care, the nurse should be mindful that members of the Asian culture tend to:
a.
miss appointments because they are present oriented and time is viewed as flexible.
b.
look to their ancestors for guidance.
c.
plan ahead and be future oriented.
d.
arrive early because they have no concept of time.

ANS: A
In Asian culture, individuals tend to be present oriented and time is viewed as being more flexible than in the Western culture; being on time for appointments is not seen as a priority.

DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 194

2. A nurse is admitting a Mexican-American child, and the mother comments that the child was exposed to mal ojo. The nurse should expect to find which symptom associated with this exposure?
a.
Fever
b.
Nervous tension
c.
Bruising
d.
Somnolence

ANS: A
The child has what is referred to as mal ojo or “evil eye,” which can lead to diarrhea, fever, and even death.

DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 198

3. A Mexican-American patient is attacked and beaten. This patient is at risk for “fright disease,” which is known as:
a.
susto.
b.
empacho.
c.
bilis.
d.
mal ojo.

ANS: A
Susto is an emotion-based illness common among Mexicans. An unexpected fall, a barking dog, or a car accident could cause susto. Symptoms include colic, diarrhea, high temperature, and vomiting.

DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 198

4. A priority action for the nurse who works with culturally diverse clients is completion of a:
a.
sign language course.
b.
cultural self-assessment.
c.
cultural client assessment.
d.
continuing education course on how to speak Spanish.

ANS: B
The first step to becoming a culturally sensitive and competent health care provider is to conduct a cultural self-assessment. Through identification of health-related attitudes, values, beliefs, and practices, the nurse can better understand the cultural aspects of health care from the client’s perspective.

DIF: Application REF: p. 191