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Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Chapter 2 Exam Questions and Answers
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Jarvis: Physical Examination and HealthAssessment Chapter 2
The nurse is reviewing the development of culture. Which statement is correct regarding
the development of ones culture? Culture is:
a.
Genetically determined on the basis of racial background.
b.
Learned through language acquisition and socialization.
c.
A nonspecific phenomenon and is adaptive but unnecessary.
d.
Biologically determined on the basis of physical characteristics. - Answers -B
During a class on the aspects of culture, the nurse shares that culture has four basic
characteristics. Which statement correctly reflects one of these characteristics?
a.
Cultures are static and unchanging, despite changes around them.
b.
Cultures are never specific, which makes them hard to identify.
c.
Culture is most clearly reflected in a persons language and behavior.
d.
Culture adapts to specific environmental factors and available natural resources. -
Answers -D
During a seminar on cultural aspects of nursing, the nurse recognizes that the definition
stating the specific and distinct knowledge, beliefs, skills, and customs acquired by
members of a society reflects which term?
a.
Mores
b.
Norms
c.
Culture
, d.
Social learning - Answers -C
When discussing the use of the term subculture, the nurse recognizes that it is best
described as:
a.
Fitting as many people into the majority culture as possible.
b.
Defining small groups of people who do not want to be identified with the larger culture.
c.
Singling out groups of people who suffer differential and unequal treatment as a result
of cultural variations.
d.
Identifying fairly large groups of people with shared characteristics that are not common
to all members of a culture. - Answers -D
When reviewing the demographics of ethnic groups in the United States, the nurse
recalls that the largest and fastest growing population is:
a.
Hispanic.
b.
Black.
c.
Asian.
d.
American Indian. - Answers -A
During an assessment, the nurse notices that a patient is handling a small charm that is
tied to a leather strip around his neck. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a.
Ask the patient about the item and its significance.
b.
Ask the patient to lock the item with other valuables in the hospitals safe.
c.
Tell the patient that a family member should take valuables home.
d.
No action is necessary. - Answers -A
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