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What are some characteristics that cultures have in common?
- A. Economic practices
- B. Survival modes
- C. Transportation systems
- D. Language
- E. Family systems
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Language may differ within cultures; the rest are shared characteristics.
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A nurse is preparing to discuss birth control options for a Roman Catholic patient. What is the most appropriate method for the nurse to discuss with this patient?
- A. Abstinence
- B. Vasectomy
- C. Tubal ligation
- D. Oral contraceptives
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Birth control for Roman Catholics is prohibited except for abstinence or natural family planning. Referral to a priest for questions about this can be of great help. Nurses can teach the techniques of natural family planning if they are familiar with them; otherwise, this should be referred to the health care provider or to a support group of the Church that instructs couples in this method of birth control. Sterilization is prohibited unless there is an overriding medical reason.
Which health belief system is commonly referred to as "third-world" beliefs and practices?
- A. Folk health belief system
- B. Holistic health belief system
- C. Biomedical health belief system
- D. Alternative/complementary belief system
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The folk health belief system is commonly referred to as 'third-world' beliefs and practices. It is often called strange or weird by nurses and other health professionals who are unfamiliar with folk medicine beliefs.
The nurse is preparing an Orthodox Jewish patient's tray during Passover. What intervention is appropriate for this patient?
- A. Avoid fish dishes.
- B. Encourage time for prayer.
- C. Offer the patient leavened products.
- D. Encourage the use of loud music in celebration.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthodox Jews say prayers over the bread and wine before meals. Time and a quiet environment should be provided for this. During Passover, no leavened products are eaten.
The nurse from New York City is caring for a patient from Atlanta Georgia. What difference between the nurse and patient may cause them to experience difficulty in communicating?
- A. Race
- B. Subculture
- C. Ethnic group
- D. Culture
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subcultures have characteristic patterns that distinguish them from the rest of the culture.
The nurse is delivering a meal tray to a female Muslim patient. What intervention is most appropriate for this patient?
- A. Offering her a ham and cheese sandwich
- B. Providing her with a male nurse
- C. Providing her with a female nurse
- D. Offering her bacon and eggs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When caring for Muslims, same-sex health care providers should be used if at all possible. Ham and bacon are not appropriate items to offer a Muslim patient, since they do not consume pork products.