Exam 5 -Prep U

When a home-bound client expresses the client's past-oriented ancestral heritage and family rituals, the nurse recognizes that the client is expressing:

ethnic identity.

The nurse is caring for two clients with the same ethnic background. The nurse notices some differences between the two in the religious practices and the slang used for communicating. What is most likely the etiology of these differences?

ethnicity

A nurse who usually works on the surgical unit is asked to float to the oncology unit because of staffing needs. Which statement by the nurse indicates the possibility of the nurse experiencing culture shock?

"I am very stressed now because I do not understand how things work on this unit."

The unlicensed assistive personnel reports to the nurse that the client is refusing to eat the food on the meal tray. The nurse observes the client eating the food brought in by family members. How should the nurse respond?

"What type of food did your family prepare for you, and does it have special meaning?"

The nurse is caring for a client 4 days after total hip arthroplasty and notes the client has lost weight. The unlicensed assistive personnel reports the client's food intake has decreased. Which question will the nurse ask the client to determine if cultural causes are responsible for the weight loss?

"What type of food do you like to eat at home?"

When completing a transcultural assessment of communication, which assessment by the nurse is most appropriate?

Assessment of eye contact, personal space, and social taboos

A nurse is conducting a cultural assessment of a client. Which person would the nurse identify as the expert?

Client

The home health nurse is conducting the health history interview with a client who does not speak the dominant language. What would be the best action made by the nurse?

Conduct the health history utilizing a telephonic interpreter (over-the-phone translation).

A family recently immigrated to a new country. The parent reports that the adolescent is showing signs of fear, has vague reports of stomach pain, and feels humiliated by peers because of their culture. What is the priority assessment for the nurse?

Culture shock

The nurse is caring for a client whose language skills are very limited in the dominant language, and an interpreter has been obtained. The interpreter appears to be telling the client more than the nurse is saying and possibly providing an opinion or medical advice. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?

Speak privately with the interpreter and instruct them to only provide language interpretation.

A newly hired young nurse overheard the charge nurse talking with an older nurse on the unit. The charge nurse said, "All these young nurses think they can come in late and leave early." What cultural factor can the new nurse assess from this conversation?

Stereotyping

The younger nurses on a unit, who seem to adapt easily to the new technology presented, are perceived as threatening by two nurses who have worked on the unit for years. The older nurses begin to ridicule the younger nurses, saying, "You might be able to work a computer, but we know how to provide real care." How should the charge nurse respond?

The charge nurse should discuss the concept of cultural conflict and help both parties see their respective value to the unit.

The nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client who speaks a different language. What would be the best way to choose an interpreter for this client?

The interpreter should understand the health care system.

An older adult client who only speaks the nondominant language has been admitted to the emergency department after suffering a fall and suspected hip fracture in the home. Who is the best person to perform translation services for the client?

a hospital translator

The nurse is teaching about sources of calcium for a client newly diagnosed with lactose intolerance. The client would require further teaching if which food is chosen?

yogurt