Public Health Nursing Study Set 3

Which event best describes a cultural encounter?

A nurse is observing behaviors that may be defined by culture. Which of the following is the nurse most likely to observe?

To meet a client's needs, it is sometimes necessary to integrate into the client's care a culturally relevant practice that lacks scientific utility. Which term describes this action?

Which statement about the nursing workforce is true?

A nurse is working with an immigrant population. Which of the following should be the first action taken by the nurse?

Which statement accurately describes a large portion of foreign-born residents of the United States?

A client shares with the nurse that her grandparents immigrated to the United States from Germany. Which of the following best describes what she has disclosed?

A 35-year-old from Russia comes to the United States seeking asylum because of religious persecution in the native country. Which of the following best describes this type of immigrant?

A nurse is striving to be culturally competent. Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the nurse?

A nurse implements nursing interventions considering the uniqueness of the person's culture. Which of the following best describes this action?

A nurse states that the client has exhibited an explicit cultural behavior. Which of the following has the nurse most likely observed?

A nurse is unable to provide culturally competent care to a population within the community. Which of the following is an effect of this type of care?

A visitor from Japan comes to the United States for a 2-week vacation. Which of the following best describes this person?

A Mexican American mother insists on using special candles to help her daughter's ear infection. The nurse asks the mother if she would also give her daughter antibiotics. Which of the following best describes the action of the nurse?

Which of the following statements about race is true?

A nurse wants to obtain information on the alternative methods of health care used by a 45-year-old female Hispanic client. Who would be the best person to ask about this?

A nurse demonstrates cultural desire to provide culturally competent care. Which of the following actions would be taken by the nurse?

A nurse is working with a population that exhibits a large amount of diversity. The nurse recognizes that skin color of individuals within this population is an example of what?

The Refugee Act of 1980 had what effect on refugees who were immigrating into the United States?

A nurse supports the use of traditional home remedies in conjunction with Western medicine to promote healthy behaviors. Which of the following is being demonstrated by the nurse?