The nurse is working on the OB unit and caring for a 16-year-old woman from Cambodia. To provide care that is culturally sensitive, the first thing the nurse will do is A) help the client to learn the correct way to care for an infant. B) clearly explain all of the hospital policies, making sure […]
The nurse works in a clinic and is seeing Joseph Red Hawk, an American Native who has just been diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for the nurse prior to performing an assessment of this client? A) Decide to treat him exactly like every other client B) Research Native American […]
Transcultural nursing has its roots in the A) early 1900s when public health nurses cared for immigrants. B) 1940s when Dr. Leininger developed her theory on transcultural nursing. C) mid-1960s when there was an increase in international-born Americans. D) 1990s when culturally sensitive care was outlined in the Surgeon General’s report. ESSAYBID ANSWER A […]
The home care nurse finds out that Mrs. Jones’ family has not had their flu shots because they cannot afford them. She refers them to the area health department’s free flu shot clinic. This intervention is an example of A) case finding. B) outreach. C) counseling. D) surveillance. ESSAYBID ANSWER A
Nurses in ambulatory care settings play an important role in primary prevention. An example of primary prevention in ambulatory settings includes A) genetic and prenatal counseling. B) education on the performance of testicular self-exam (TSE). C) trending of client blood pressure readings over time. D) monitoring medication compliance. ESSAYBID ANSWER A
An oncology nurse is performing a cultural assessment on a client of a different ethnic group than his own. Cultural awareness begins as he A) understands his own cultural background, influences, and biases. B) discovers his client’s cultural background, influences, and biases. C) appreciates the intersection of health and culture affecting his client. D) ignores […]
The majority of interventions done by the home care nurse are A) health protection. B) primary prevention. C) secondary prevention. D) tertiary prevention. ESSAYBID ANSWER D
Which of the following statements demonstrates the concept of ethnocentrism? A) Mr. Ahmed should learn to speak English if he is living in the United States. B) Mrs. Lao’s health may improve if approved herbs and rituals are added to her care plan. C) Mr. Gomez states that he had his heart attack because he […]
Nutrition education regarding low-sodium, low-fat diets for cardiac clients is considered A) health promotion. B) primary prevention. C) secondary prevention. D) tertiary prevention. ESSAYBID ANSWER D
The school nurse plans to teach 5th grade students about hygiene. This activity is an example of A) primary prevention. B) secondary prevention. C) tertiary prevention. D) health promotion. ESSAYBID ANSWER A