NUR 210 EXAM 4 STUDY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
/. What is unconscious bias? - Answer-A bias we are unaware of that occurs outside our
control and is influenced by personal background, culture, and experiences.
/.What is implicit bias? - Answer-A bias that is present and influences behavior, but one
that we are aware of.
/.What are health disparities? - Answer-Differences in health outcomes among groups
/.What is cultural competence? - Answer-The ability of healthcare professionals to
provide culturally sensitive, appropriate, and competent care to meet diverse patient
needs.
/.How is storytelling used in nursing? - Answer-It combines personal experiences with
universal human experiences to explore healthcare issues.
/.Why is storytelling important in patient care? - Answer-It helps identify real health
problems and guides culturally appropriate interventions.
/.What is acculturation? - Answer-Transitioning from one culture and adopting traits of
another culture.
/.What is assimilation? - Answer-Adapting fully to the the host culture and no longer
preferring components of the original culture.
/.What is the teach-back method? - Answer-A process where patients explain or
demonstrate instructions to confirm understanding.
/.When should teach-back be used? - Answer-After any patient instruction to ensure
clear understanding.
/.What is spirituality? - Answer-Awareness of one's inner self and connection to a higher
being, nature, or greater purpose.
/.What is religion? - Answer-An organized system of beliefs and worship practices used
to express spirituality outwardly.
/.How can acute illness affect spirituality? - Answer-May cause anger, questioning of
beliefs, or increased prayer/reflection.
AND ANSWERS
/. What is unconscious bias? - Answer-A bias we are unaware of that occurs outside our
control and is influenced by personal background, culture, and experiences.
/.What is implicit bias? - Answer-A bias that is present and influences behavior, but one
that we are aware of.
/.What are health disparities? - Answer-Differences in health outcomes among groups
/.What is cultural competence? - Answer-The ability of healthcare professionals to
provide culturally sensitive, appropriate, and competent care to meet diverse patient
needs.
/.How is storytelling used in nursing? - Answer-It combines personal experiences with
universal human experiences to explore healthcare issues.
/.Why is storytelling important in patient care? - Answer-It helps identify real health
problems and guides culturally appropriate interventions.
/.What is acculturation? - Answer-Transitioning from one culture and adopting traits of
another culture.
/.What is assimilation? - Answer-Adapting fully to the the host culture and no longer
preferring components of the original culture.
/.What is the teach-back method? - Answer-A process where patients explain or
demonstrate instructions to confirm understanding.
/.When should teach-back be used? - Answer-After any patient instruction to ensure
clear understanding.
/.What is spirituality? - Answer-Awareness of one's inner self and connection to a higher
being, nature, or greater purpose.
/.What is religion? - Answer-An organized system of beliefs and worship practices used
to express spirituality outwardly.
/.How can acute illness affect spirituality? - Answer-May cause anger, questioning of
beliefs, or increased prayer/reflection.
