NR 503 Review Quiz Questions with
Correct Answer
cultural competence - Answer-a dynamic, fluid continuous process where meaningful
and useful care delivery strategies based on knowledge of cultural heritage, beliefs,
attitudes, and behavior of those to whom they render care
culture - Answer-practices, beliefs, values, norms which can be learned or shared and
which guide the actions and decisions of each person in the group
cultural awareness - Answer-self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases
toward other cultures, an in-depth exploration of one's own ethnic and cultural
background
cultural knowledge - Answer-obtaining a sound educational foundation concerning the
various worldviews of different cultures
cultural skill - Answer-the ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding the patient's
presenting problem.
cultural desire - Answer-motivation of the healthcare provider to "want" to engage in the
process of cultural competence, characteristics of compassion, authenticity, humility,
openess, etc.
Transcultural Nursing Theory - Answer-A theory that focuses on the individual and
describes how culture influences and provides meaning to everything a person does,
thinks, feels, or hears.
Norms - Answer-rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its
members
Values - Answer-the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide
the way you live
The Kleinman explanatory model assists with the gathering of information by: - Answer-
asking the patient to identify what they think about the disease process, how they think
about the disease process, etc.
socioeconomic status - Answer-status in society based on level of education, income,
and occupational prestige
Disparities in health - Answer-inequity in social structures based on characteristics;
historically linked to discrimination
Correct Answer
cultural competence - Answer-a dynamic, fluid continuous process where meaningful
and useful care delivery strategies based on knowledge of cultural heritage, beliefs,
attitudes, and behavior of those to whom they render care
culture - Answer-practices, beliefs, values, norms which can be learned or shared and
which guide the actions and decisions of each person in the group
cultural awareness - Answer-self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases
toward other cultures, an in-depth exploration of one's own ethnic and cultural
background
cultural knowledge - Answer-obtaining a sound educational foundation concerning the
various worldviews of different cultures
cultural skill - Answer-the ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding the patient's
presenting problem.
cultural desire - Answer-motivation of the healthcare provider to "want" to engage in the
process of cultural competence, characteristics of compassion, authenticity, humility,
openess, etc.
Transcultural Nursing Theory - Answer-A theory that focuses on the individual and
describes how culture influences and provides meaning to everything a person does,
thinks, feels, or hears.
Norms - Answer-rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its
members
Values - Answer-the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide
the way you live
The Kleinman explanatory model assists with the gathering of information by: - Answer-
asking the patient to identify what they think about the disease process, how they think
about the disease process, etc.
socioeconomic status - Answer-status in society based on level of education, income,
and occupational prestige
Disparities in health - Answer-inequity in social structures based on characteristics;
historically linked to discrimination
