JARVIS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EIGHTH EDITION STRUCTURED
LEARNING OUTLINE
©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. Answer: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 Answer: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. Answer: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. Answer: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.
ASSESSMENT EIGHTH EDITION STRUCTURED
LEARNING OUTLINE
©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. Answer: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 Answer: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. Answer: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. Answer: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.
