Giger & Davidhizar: Transcultural Nursing: Assessment
and Intervention, 6th Edition
Competency Test
1. Which of these cultural phenomena are among those considered essential and are
evidenced among all cultural groups?
1. Communication.
2. Space.
3. Social organization.
4. Time.
5. Environmental control.
6. Biological variations.
A. 1, 3, and 6 only.
B. 2, 4, and 5 only.
C. 1, 3, 5, and 6 only.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
2. Which of these factors are among those essential in communication assessment?
1. Dialect.
2. Style.
3. Volume.
4. Touch.
5. Context of speech.
6. Kinesics.
A. 1, 3, and 5 only.
B. 2, 4, and 6 only.
C. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 only.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
3. Which of these factors associated with communication differs among cultural groups
and is usually most closely linked to geographic location?
A. Volume.
B. Dialect.
C. Language style.
D. Kinesics.
*Developed by Giger and Davidhizar and refined byAnne Williams, PhD, RN; M. Gail
Hill, PhD, CRNP;Pamela Bowen, MSN, CRNP; and D’Ann Wilson, MSN, CRNP.
4. Speaking loudly usually denotes anger.
A. True.
B. False.
5. Silence as a method of communication usually indicates nothing.
A. True.
B. False.
6. Which of these cultural groups may commonly use touch to convey emotions?
, A. Italian Americans.
B. German Americans.
C. Mexican Americans.
D. American Indians.
7. In which of these cultural groups may touch be symbolic of “undoing” an evil spell or
preventing harm or healing?
1. Mexican Americans.
2. American Indians.
3. Italian Americans.
4. French Americans.
5. Asian Americans.
A. 1 and 2 only.
B. 3 and 4 only.
C. 1, 2, and 5 only.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
8. In which of these cultural groups is a hearty handshake NOT likely to be considered a
sign of good character and strength?
A. Italian Americans.
B. Mexican Americans.
C. French Americans.
D. American Indians.
9. The context of speech refers to the use of emotion when communicating.
A. True.
B. False.
10. Eye contact would probably be considered socially UNACCEPTABLE between
people of differing socioeconomic levels in which of these cultures?
A. Alaskan Eskimo.
B. Italian American.
C. Hindu American.
D. German American.
11. In which of these cultures is a blink likely to indicate agreement?
A. Navajo Indian.
B. Alaskan Eskimo.
C. Chinese American.
D. African-American.
12. According to Giger and Davidhizar, which of these zones of interpersonal space is the
preferred distance between people other than French Americans and African-
Americans in the United States?
A. 0 to 18 inches.
B. 18 inches to 3 feet.
C. 3 to 6 feet.
D. Greater than 12 feet.
13. Which of these zones of interpersonal space is usually permitted by family members
and friends?
A. Intimate zone.
and Intervention, 6th Edition
Competency Test
1. Which of these cultural phenomena are among those considered essential and are
evidenced among all cultural groups?
1. Communication.
2. Space.
3. Social organization.
4. Time.
5. Environmental control.
6. Biological variations.
A. 1, 3, and 6 only.
B. 2, 4, and 5 only.
C. 1, 3, 5, and 6 only.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
2. Which of these factors are among those essential in communication assessment?
1. Dialect.
2. Style.
3. Volume.
4. Touch.
5. Context of speech.
6. Kinesics.
A. 1, 3, and 5 only.
B. 2, 4, and 6 only.
C. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 only.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
3. Which of these factors associated with communication differs among cultural groups
and is usually most closely linked to geographic location?
A. Volume.
B. Dialect.
C. Language style.
D. Kinesics.
*Developed by Giger and Davidhizar and refined byAnne Williams, PhD, RN; M. Gail
Hill, PhD, CRNP;Pamela Bowen, MSN, CRNP; and D’Ann Wilson, MSN, CRNP.
4. Speaking loudly usually denotes anger.
A. True.
B. False.
5. Silence as a method of communication usually indicates nothing.
A. True.
B. False.
6. Which of these cultural groups may commonly use touch to convey emotions?
, A. Italian Americans.
B. German Americans.
C. Mexican Americans.
D. American Indians.
7. In which of these cultural groups may touch be symbolic of “undoing” an evil spell or
preventing harm or healing?
1. Mexican Americans.
2. American Indians.
3. Italian Americans.
4. French Americans.
5. Asian Americans.
A. 1 and 2 only.
B. 3 and 4 only.
C. 1, 2, and 5 only.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
8. In which of these cultural groups is a hearty handshake NOT likely to be considered a
sign of good character and strength?
A. Italian Americans.
B. Mexican Americans.
C. French Americans.
D. American Indians.
9. The context of speech refers to the use of emotion when communicating.
A. True.
B. False.
10. Eye contact would probably be considered socially UNACCEPTABLE between
people of differing socioeconomic levels in which of these cultures?
A. Alaskan Eskimo.
B. Italian American.
C. Hindu American.
D. German American.
11. In which of these cultures is a blink likely to indicate agreement?
A. Navajo Indian.
B. Alaskan Eskimo.
C. Chinese American.
D. African-American.
12. According to Giger and Davidhizar, which of these zones of interpersonal space is the
preferred distance between people other than French Americans and African-
Americans in the United States?
A. 0 to 18 inches.
B. 18 inches to 3 feet.
C. 3 to 6 feet.
D. Greater than 12 feet.
13. Which of these zones of interpersonal space is usually permitted by family members
and friends?
A. Intimate zone.
