Chapter 11 Cultural Considerations

Chapter 11  Cultural Considerations

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Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of these terms refers to an integrated structure of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, ideas, customs, languages, values, symbols, rituals, ceremonies, and practices that are unique to a particular group of people?
a.
culture
c.
heritage
b.
ethnicity
d.
race

ANS: A
Culture encompasses the dynamic and integrated structures that are unique to a particular group of people: knowledge, beliefs, behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, habits, customs, languages, symbols, rituals, ceremonies, and practices. These structures provide general guidelines for the people who belong to a particular culture.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)

2. When a client refers to his or cultural perception or identity that has been passed from one generation to the next, the nurse understands that this is an example of:
a.
culture
c.
heritage
b.
ethnicity
d.
race

ANS: B
Culture represents adaptive dynamic processes learned through life experiences; it is not static or uniform among all members of the group. The diversity within and among cultural groups results from individual perspectives and practices. Ethnicity, a cultural group’s perception or identity, reflects a common social heritage passed from generation to generation. This shared identity is evident in common customs and traits.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

3. When a group of people with biological similarities share similar physical characteristics such as skin color, hair color or texture, and facial features, the nurse identifies this as:
a.
culture
c.
heritage
b.
ethnicity
d.
race

ANS: D
A race is a group of people who share biological similarities that have similar physical characteristics such as skin color, hair color or texture, and facial features. Ethnicity and race often overlap because the cultural and biological commonalities support each other, reinforcing a sense of cohesiveness.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

4. When a society’s sociopolitical climate is enriched by varied ideas, viewpoints, problem-solving approaches, and increased tolerance, these outcomes are considered to be positive results of:
a.
acculturation
c.
cultural diversity
b.
cultural assimilation
d.
ethnocentrism

ANS: C
The term cultural diversity refers to differences among people resulting from racial, ethnic, and cultural variables. In countries like the United States, a wide variety of cultural groups have contributed to society in many ways. When there are differences among and between cultural groups in a country, this diversity can contribute to social problems because of misunderstanding and unfamiliarity with different cultures. Some of these social problems result from bias or prejudice of individuals or groups toward other groups.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

5. When there are differences among and between cultural groups in a country, this diversity can contribute to social problems because of misunderstanding and unfamiliarity with different cultures. This is BEST described as:
a.
acculturation
c.
ethnocentrism
b.
cultural diversity
d.
oppression

ANS: C
When there are differences among and between cultural groups in a country, this diversity can contribute to social problems because of misunderstanding and unfamiliarity with different cultures. Some of these social problems result from bias or prejudice of individuals or groups toward other groups. The assumption that one cultural group is superior to others is known as ethnocentrism and can result in oppression of other groups.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)