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The nurse is performing a health assessment on a newly admitted patient
of Asian descent. The patient looks at the floor whenever the nurse asks
a question. Communication is enhanced when the nurse does which
action?
A) Frequently touches the patient
B) Asks questions that require only "yes" or "no" answers
C) Discontinues the health assessment
D) Uses eye contact sparingly Correct Answer-Answer: D.
The nurse has been measuring the blood pressure of an African-
American patient every 4 hours for the past 3 days in a hospital setting.
The blood pressure is consistently above 140/90. The patient has been
adherent to the antihypertensive drug therapy while hospitalized. The
nurse will initially perform which action?
A) Determine if the patient has been given high sodium foods from
visitors.
B) Withhold the antihypertensive drug until the physician can be
notified.
C) Increase blood pressure measurements to every 2 hours.
D) Place the patient on a restricted fluid intake. Correct Answer-Answer:
A
,A male nurse is caring for a young married woman who is an observant
Muslim. It is important that the nurse initially perform which action?
A) Delay any care that requires touching until a female nurse is
available.
B) Identify the patient's preference regarding touch.
C) Touch the patient only when her spouse is present.
D) Inform the patient that she must allow him to touch her. Correct
Answer-Answer: B.
A nurse is teaching a 16-year-old female patient about a newly
prescribed medication. The patient is bilingual in Spanish and English.
Which behavior best indicates the patient's understanding of the
instructions?
A) The patient frequently nods her head while listening to the nurse's
instructions.
B) The patient states that she understands the instructions.
C) The patient repeats the nurse's instructions to her parents.
D) The patient does not ask the nurse for clarification of the instructions.
Correct Answer-Answer: C.
A Native American patient is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
type 2 and is prescribed the antidiabetic drug metformin 500 mg per os
with morning and evening meals. Which statement best indicates to the
nurse that the patient will adhere to the pharmacotherapy?
,A) I will be healthier if I don't eat sugar anymore.
B) When I feel better, I won't have to take this medicine.
C) I must take the medicine as scheduled to prevent damage to my body.
D) I have diabetes because of my ancestry, so there's not much I can do
about it. Correct Answer-Answer: C.
When caring for patients with varied cultural backgrounds, the nurse
will recognize that:
A) cultural considerations will not be a concern if patient's health needs
are significant.
B) generalizations about behavior of a specific cultural group may not be
accurate.
C) current health standards will determine if cultural practices can be
utilized.
D) similar reactions to stress occur when patients have the same cultural
background. Correct Answer-Answer: B.
Any time that generalizations are made about a patient group, they will
usually be inaccurate since nursing care must be individualized to the
specific patient. Cultural considerations must always be a major concern
for the nurse regardless of the condition of the patient.
When conducting a cultural assessment of a patient, what will the nurse
include in the assessment? (Select all that apply).
, A) Touch preferences.
B) Perception of time.
C) Eye contact preference.
D) Sexual orientation.
E) Ability to speak English. Correct Answer-Answer: A, B, D.
The nurse is caring for a patient whose cultural background places a
great emphasis on respect for personal space. In order to properly care
for this patient, what will the nurse do?
A) Avoid touching the patient while providing care.
B) Explain all nursing care delivered prior to touching the patient.
C) Limit the number of visitors allowed to see the patient.
D) Maintain a specific distance from the patient at all times. Correct
Answer-Answer: B.
In order to properly provide nursing care, it will be necessary to
occasionally touch the patient. To respect the patient's cultural beliefs,
the nurse should explain the reason for care provided and procedures
completed prior to implementing them
The nurse is reviewing discharge medications with a patient of African
American ethnicity. Which drug would the nurse question for inclusion
in the medication regimen?
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