QUESTION Based on information from the text, cultural diversity in the United States will increase by 30% from 2000 to 2050. Which group will see its population increase by 213.9% within the time frame? A) The African American population B) Nonwhite Latino population C) The Hispanic population D) Asian/Pacific Islander population ANSWER: D
QUESTION The Sullivan Commission on Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce did a study in 2004 and determined that only 9% of which group came from diverse cultural groups? A) Nurses B) Physicians C) Dentists D) Pharmacists ANSWER: A
QUESTION A nurse is studying anthropology in the humanities class that he is taking in school. In his nursing studies, he is also reviewing transculturalism as it applies to nursing. Which of the following transcultural principles includes idiosyncratic practices of a particular cultural group? A) Culture-universal care B) Culture-specific care C) Care D) Multicultural care […]
QUESTION A Filipino nurse practices nursing in a hospital in the United States. In looking at the definition of cultural competence, a lifelong journey that requires the elimination of ethnocentrism (belief that one’s way is best) and an unconditional acceptance of cultural diversity, the nurse is moved to provide an inservice on cultural factors to […]
QUESTION A nurse educator plans for a trip to a conference that is teaching nursing models specifically related to culturally diverse groups of populations. Which of the following models describes, explains, and predicts factors within nursing-care situations that need to be addressed when providing nursing care to persons from different cultures? A) Leininger’s Sunrise Model […]
QUESTION What purpose in a research study does the initial review of the literature hold for the reviewer? A) To raise more questions about the topic B) To help the researcher develop a strong knowledge base C) To describe how others define the subject D) To develop preconceived ideas about the topic ANSWER: B
QUESTION A hospital administrator was making rounds on the off shift and noted a nurse who was culturally competent. What quality is indicative of a culturally competent nurse? A) Attempting to provide privacy when culture dictates it B) Greeting clients the first time they meet C) Make clients and colleagues feel cared for and appreciated […]
QUESTION Research model utilization is a term that a nurse was trying to define, but she could not come to grips with what it meant to the profession of nursing. In trying to determine the importance of the concept, the nurse came across a theorist’s definition of innovation (“an idea, practice, or object that is […]
QUESTION A nurse is working on the unit with a diverse group of colleagues. Although the nurse recognizes that she may have biases regarding different cultures, she makes an attempt to become culturally competent. Which of the following strategies deals with communication ineffectiveness? A) Deal with biases openly to dispel incorrect assumptions. B) Recruit culturally […]
QUESTION A nurse is studying the ethical practices of a research project. Which principle of research ethics protects the human rights of participants? A) Process of approval by IRB B) Truth in research reporting C) Anonymity of participants D) Informed-consent signature ANSWER: D
