Health Assessment Ch 2.

Which statements represent the basic characteristics of culture? Select all that apply.

-Learned from birth -Shared by all members -Dynamic and ever changing -Adapted to specific conditions

The nurse is caring for a patient from Spain who has recently immigrated to the United States. Which action by the nurse is in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Assessing the patient in the presence of an interpreter

Which action made by the nurse indicates culturally competent practice when planning a presentation for a community who has had a recent influx of immigrants from Central America?

Researches the traditions of this group

While caring for a patient with cholera, the nurse finds that the patient has a biomedical perspective. Which statement by the patient is consistent with this perspective?

"I'm ill because I was in an unhygienic environment." -Biomedical, or scientific, theory states that microorganisms are responsible for specific disease conditions. Therefore patients who have a biomedical perspective believe that unhygienic surroundings are responsible for their illnesses.

Which indicates a potential social determinant of an individual's health?

Educational level

Which action will be important when caring for a patient from a different culture?

Examine one's feelings about cultural diversity.

Individuals adopt the culture of the majority.

Hanging a glass blue eye in the home

Which statement is true regarding acculturation?

Individuals adopt the culture of the majority.

While providing information for a heritage assessment, the patient becomes noticeably anxious. Which nursing intervention is best suited to this situation?

Lead the patient into other parts of the health history.

A Hispanic patient who was in a car accident has severe leg pain but is refusing analgesics and will not undergo treatment. Which is the best nursing intervention?

Provide alternative treatment according to the patient's culture.

Which information does the nurse include in a presentation for the unit staff on patient assessment of religious and spiritual practices? Select all that apply.

Use the FICA and the Brief R-Cope tools to assess the patient Assess spirituality along with association with organized religion Associations with religion and spirituality increase physical health Spiritual leaders influence health care decision making in the patient

The nurse is planning to conduct an educational session for seniors at a community center who look after their grandchildren. From which cultural groups would the nurse expect to see the maximum number of participants? Select all that apply.

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