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Which scenarios illustrate the process of acculturation? A family who immigrated to the United States and no longer speaks their native language A Korean child who has learned to speak English at school but still speaks Korean in the home A Chinese mother who teaches her child how to use chopsticks An American mother who teaches her child how to use chopsticks in addition to silverware when eating, after moving to China with her Chinese-American husband. A child who learns to recite the Lord's prayer from grandparents

A Korean child who has learned to speak English at school but still speaks Korean in the home An American mother who teaches her child how to use chopsticks in addition to silverware when eating, after moving to China with her Chinese-American husband.

The nurse receives a report from the emergency department about a new patient, a 25-year old pregnant Hispanic female patient who was found unresponsive at a local homeless shelter. Current vital signs are: HR 96, RR 24, and BP 135/75, and she is now alert and oriented. Which details in the report are important for the nurse to consider regarding the patient's cultural worldview? Found unresponsive 25 years of age Pregnant Found at a local homeless shelter

Found at a local homeless shelter

The nurse is performing a cultural health assessment on a patient who is of African descent. Which question would be most important to include in the cultural assessment based on the patient's ethnicity? Which is your preferred language? How do you best learn new information, verbal or written? Have you ever been told of a genetic susceptibility to a specific disease? Is physical touch acceptable from a stranger?

Have you ever been told of a genetic susceptibility to a specific disease?

Which statement by the nurse best exhibits cultural awareness? "I am a follower of Islam, but I read the Torah to learn about Judaism." "I am not caring for that patient because the men do not respect women in their culture." "I am a Christian, and I spend quiet time every morning reading the Bible." "I believe it is a disservice to Amish children not to teach them the advances of technology."

I am a follower of islam, but i read the torah to learn about judaism

Which statement about ethnicity is correct? Ethnicity and culture are interchangeable. Ethnicity is not inherited. Ethnicity describes people who share common ancestry. Ethnicity cannot be chosen.

Ethnicity describes people who share common ancestry.

While caring for a dying patient with stage 4 lung cancer who does not believe in God, the nurse quietly asks if she can pray for him and if he would consider following the teachings of Jesus during his last few weeks of life. Which behavior or thought process is the nurse exhibiting? Stereotyping Discrimination Ethnocentrism Enculturation

Ethnocentrism

Which aspects of cultural identity can be influenced by outside factors? Race Religion Ethnicity Socioeconomic status Gender

religion and socioeconomic status

The nurse is caring for a Native American patient, newly diagnosed with lung cancer, who smokes his own tobacco. Which strategy would the nurse implement when providing culturally competent nursing care for this patient? Cultural accommodation Cultural care restructuring Cultural negotiation Cultural maintenance

restructuring

The nurse is caring for a patient of Hispanic descent who understands English but is not fluent in the language. Which action or statement by the nurse would be most appropriate when attempting to alleviate the patient's concern about an upcoming medical procedure? Speaking loudly, explain, "The risks of an adverse event during the procedure are minimal." "Having cold feet prior to a medical procedure is normal." "The CRNA is very competent and experienced at putting patients to sleep." "Would you like me to have an interpreter come to the room so I can more thoroughly answer any questions or concerns that you may have?"

"Would you like me to have an interpreter come to the room so I can more thoroughly answer any questions or concerns that you may have?"

Which examples illustrate how culture is dynamic? A young adult who changes political beliefs after moving away from the South A teenager who chooses to become a Christian after attending church services with his best friend's family A college student who becomes financially conservative after taking finance classes A grandmother who teaches a grandchild how to make homemade biscuits from a family recipe Being proud of your country when listening to its national anthem

A young adult who changes political beliefs after moving away from the South A teenager who chooses to become a Christian after attending church services with his best friend's family A college student who becomes financially conservative after taking finance classes

A Korean-American nurse is wanting to expand her cultural awareness. Which experiences are likely to increase the nurse's cultural awareness? Attending a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans Attending a Korean church service Volunteering to rock a preemie newborn of Hispanic descent in the NICU Attending a ceremony in a Spanish-speaking church Attending a French art exhibit at a local museum

Attending a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans Attending a ceremony in a Spanish-speaking church Attending a French art exhibit at a local museum

Which examples illustrate how nurses can increase their cultural awareness? Attending a continuing medical education conference (CME) on cultural awareness Identifying their own biases Learning about a different culture from a coworker Returning to school for a nurse practitioner degree Learning to say "hello" in a foreign language

Attending a continuing medical education conference (CME) on cultural awareness Identifying their own biases Learning about a different culture from a coworker Learning to say "hello" in a foreign language

Which concept is exemplified by a Hispanic toddler who is brought to the United States and learns English but can no longer speak his native language of Spanish? Cultural assimilation Ritual Acculturation Cultural identity

Cultural assimilation

Which term describes a process in which individuals or groups merge with another group and part or all of the aspects of the minority group's culture is lost to that of the majority group? Cultural assimilation Acculturation Enculturation Cultural identity

Cultural assimilation

Which characteristics are true of culture? Select all that apply. Culture is shared. Culture is dynamic. Culture is static. Culture is symbolic. Culture is integrated. Culture is learned.

Culture is shared. Culture is dynamic. Culture is symbolic. Culture is integrated. Culture is learned.

A 27-year-old has recently changed his beliefs on gun control after experiencing a mass shooting at a local music concert. This is an example of which concept related to culture? Assimilation Acculturation Identity Ritual

Identity

Which outcomes are associated with improved cultural awareness in health care? Improved patient relationships Improved financial outcomes Medication adherence Improved health outcomes Treatment compliance

Improved patient relationships Medication adherence Improved health outcomes Treatment compliance

Which nursing action exemplifies cultural awareness? Learning a foreign language Asking a coworker about her religious beliefs Questioning one's own religious beliefs Maintaining and acquiring new cultural knowledge

Questioning one's own religious beliefs

Which action by the nurse indicates cultural awareness? Allowing for privacy when a patient with different cultural beliefs slaps his adolescent son Speaking only to the parent instead of the teenager with cerebral palsy but no mental disabilities Respecting the cultural request of a patient for a same-gender caregiver Refusing to care for a patient who wants to have an abortion because it goes against your beliefs

Respecting the cultural request of a patient for a same-gender caregiver

Which aspect of cultural identity is illustrated by the Korean woman's request for seaweed soup after giving birth? Assimilation Ritual Acculturation Enculturation

Ritual

The nurse would be aware that a patient's cultural worldview is influenced by which variables? The patient is agnostic. The patient is an older adult. The patient is of male gender. The patient was raised in Italy. The patient identifies as homosexual.

The patient is agnostic. The patient is of male gender. The patient was raised in Italy. The patient identifies as homosexual.

The nurse is caring for a Puerto Rican patient who must make a decision about whether to have surgery for an advanced-stage brain tumor. Which action or characteristic would the nurse expect to see based on the patient's ethnicity? The patient will likely avoid eye contact with the nurse while discussing treatment options. The patient will likely consult with the family before making a decision. The patient may request that the nurse not tell the family of the advanced stage of the tumor. The patient may have concerns about the possibility of a blood transfusion during the surgery.

The patient will likely consult with the family before making a decision.

Which are examples of culture? Select all that apply. A national monument The Canadian flag Being of Asian-American descent Grandmother and grandchild with the same eye color A US twenty-dollar bill

a national monument the canadian flag A US twenty- dollar bill

When assessing a patient, the nurse asks, "What health remedies have you used to address your health issues?" Which cultural phenomenon is the nurse assessing? Communication Space Social orientation Environmental control

enviornmental control

Which cultural issue is the patient most likely to hide from the nurse? Food preference Personal view on euthanasia Illiteracy Role in the family environment

iliteracy