Chapter 2: Cultural Competence: Cultural Care (Review)

Question 1

Religion is best described as:

a. an organized system of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe
b. belief in a divine or superhuman spirit to be obeyed and worshiped
c. affiliation with one of the 1200 recognized religions in the United States
d. the following of established rituals, especially in conjunction with health-seeking behaviors

Answer 1

b. belief in a divine or superhuman spirit to be obeyed and worshiped

Question 2

The major factor contributing to the need for cultural care nursing is:

a. an increasing birth rate
b. limited access to health care services
c. demographic change
d. a decreasing rate of immigration

Answer 2

c. demographic change

Question 3

“Culturally competent” implies that the nurse:

a. is prepared in nursing
b. possesses knowledge of the traditions of diverse peoples
c. applies underlying knowledge to providing nursing care
d. understands the cultural context of the patient’s situation

Answer 3

d. understands the cultural context of the patient’s situation

Question 4

Many of the traditional definitions of health tend to focus on:

a. beliefs of body and mind
b. equilibrium with others
c. physical, mental, and spiritual harmony
d. ability to perform activities of daily living

Answer 4

c. physical, mental, and spiritual harmony

Question 5

Illness may be described as an imbalance of hot and cold among people of:

a. Asian-American heritage
b. African-American heritage
c. Hispanic-American heritage
d. American Indian heritage

Answer 5

c. Hispanic-American heritage

Question 6

An amulet may be used to protect a person from:

a. the evil eye
b. being kidnapped
c. exposure to bacterial infections
d. an unexpected fall

Answer 6

a. the evil eye

Question 7

The term “empacho,” which is used in the Hispanic culture, can be explained as:

a. a folk healer who specializes in the use of herbs and tonics
b. an example of a culture-bound syndrome that has no equivalent from a biomedical/scientific perspective
c. a self-care complementary intervention
d. a reward for good behavior

Answer 7

b. an example of a culture-bound syndrome that has no equivalent from a biomedical/scientific perspective

Question 8

The first step to cultural competency by a nurse is to:

a. identify the meaning of health to the patient
b. understand how a health care delivery system works
c. develop a frame of reference as to traditional health care practices
d. understand your own heritage and its basis in cultural values

Answer 8

d. understand your own heritage and its basis in cultural values