Exam (elaborations)
Transcultural Health Care A Culturally Competent Approach 4th Edition By Larry D. - Test Bank
- Module
- Transcultural Health Care
- Institution
- Transcultural Health Care
Complete Test Bank (with Questions Answers)
[Show more]
Content preview
,Chapter 1: Transcultural Diversity and Health CareMultiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 72.4 percent of the population reported their race
as white. The second most commonly reported race is
1. Black.
2. Hispanic.
3. American Indian/Alaskan Native.
4. Asian.
____ 2. Of the Hispanic population in the United States, the largest percentage self identify as
1. Puerto Rican.
2. Cuban.
3. Mexican.
4. Central American.
____ 3. In distinguishing a stereotype from a generalization, a generalization is a(an)
1. Starting point.
2. End point.
3. Minor variation of stereotype.
4. Major variation of stereotype.
____ 4. Mr. James, a nutritionist at McDowell Memorial Medical Center, gave the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dominant American food pyramid to a traditional Guatemalan migrant worker. This is an example of
1. Cultural imposition.
2. Cultural imperialism.
3. Cultural relativism.
4. Cultural sensitivity.
____ 5. Worldview is best described as
1. An explanation for disease etiology.
2. The one who exercises the most power within a group.
3. Careful consideration of future implications when making a decision.
4. An understanding of how human experiences fit into a bigger picture.
____ 6. Cultural sensitivity is
1. Using politically correct language.
2. Having an appreciation of cultural arts and dress.
3. Knowing aggregate data about a cultural group.
4. Knowing specific cultural attributes about a group.
____ 7. Cultural imposition is defined as
1. Applying the majority views and practices to minority groups.
2. The practice of extending the policies and practices of one group (usually the dominant
one) to disenfranchised and minority groups.
3. The belief that the behaviors and practices of people should be judged only from the
context of their cultural system.
4. Not saying things that may be seen as derogatory about another group—that is, using
politically correct, neutral language.
,____ 8. Ethnocentrism is
1. Being aware of the ethnicity of your patients.
2. Believing that your nursing practices and values are superior to others’ practices and
values.
3. The belief that the behaviors and practices of people should be judged only from the
context of their cultural system.
4. Learning aggregate data of cultural groups to whom they provide care.
____ 9. A hallmark of individualistic cultures is
1. Self-expression.
2. Teamwork.
3. High-context communication.
4. Expectations of loyalty.
____ 10. One culture that encourages self-expression is
1. Filipino.
2. Thai.
3. European American.
4. Somali.
, Chapter 1: Transcultural Diversity and Health Care
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: 2
Feedback
1 Incorrect: 12.1 percent of the U.S. population is black.
2 Correct: 12.6 percent of the U.S. population is Hispanic/Latino.
3 Incorrect: 0.9 percent of the U.S. population is American Indian or Alaskan Native.
4 Incorrect: Only 4.8 percent of the U.S. population is Asian.
PTS: 1
2. ANS: 3
Feedback
1 Incorrect. Of the Hispanic population in the United States, the majority are Mexican.
2 Incorrect. Of the Hispanic population in the United States, the majority are Mexican.
3 Correct. Of the Hispanic population in the United States, the majority are Mexican.
4 Incorrect. Of the Hispanic population in the United States, the majority are Mexican.
PTS: 1
3. ANS: 1
Feedback
1 Correct. A generalization is a starting point, not an endpoint.
2 Incorrect. A generalization is a starting point, not an endpoint.
3 Incorrect. A generalization is not a major or minor variation of stereotype.
4 Incorrect. A generalization is not a major or minor variation of stereotype.
PTS: 1
4. ANS: 1
Feedback
1 Correct. Cultural imposition is applying the majority views and practices to minority
groups.
2 Incorrect. Cultural imperialism is the practice of extending the policies and practices of
one group (usually the dominant one) to disenfranchised and minority groups.
3 Incorrect. Cultural relativism is the belief that the behaviors and practices of people
should be judged only from the context of their cultural system.
4 Incorrect. Cultural sensitivity is not saying things that may be seen as derogatory about
another group—that is, using politically correct, neutral language.
PTS: 1
5. ANS: 4
Feedback
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller premiumbiz379. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £19.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
62890 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now
