NUR 355 EXAM 1 FINAL PAPER 2026 STUDY
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◉ The primary way a person is socialized into the dominant culture
is through socialization described by which term?
A. Acculturation
B. Assimilation
C. Enculturation
D. Relativism.
Answer: C. Enculturation
Rationale:
Enculturation is the process by which an individual learns the
traditional culture and incorporates its practices and values.
Acculturation is a process where a person gives up some of his/her
cultural practices.
Assimilation is when someone takes in the attributes of his/her new
culture.
,Cultural relativism is the belief that the behaviors and practices
of people should be judged only from the context of
their cultural system.
◉ The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity through which
behavior?
A. Using politically correct language
B. Having an appreciation of cultural arts and dress
C. Knowing aggregate data about a cultural group
D. Knowing specific cultural attributes about a group.
Answer: A. Using politically correct language
◉ Some individuals, regardless of cultural heritage, prefer
traditional practitioners over Western allopathic practitioners. What
is the most likely explanation for this trend?
A. Traditional practitioners are usually known by the individual and
are more trusted.
B. Most individuals who prefer traditional practitioners cannot
afford allopathic practitioners.
C. Traditional practitioners specialize in specific health conditions.
,D. Traditional practitioners stress wellness and health promotion..
Answer: A. Traditional practitioners are usually known by the
individual and are more trusted
◉ Which is a value of the dominant U.S. culture?
A. Dependence
B. Individualism
C. Hierarchical status
D. Formality.
Answer: B. Individualism
◉ The initial Nursing Code of Ethics was based upon which work?
A. The Bill of Rights
B. The Nightingale Pledge
C. The Hippocratic Oath
D. The International Council of Nurses.
Answer: B. The Nightingale Pledge
◉ Which ethical principle deals with ensuring truthfulness and
commitment?
, A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Veracity.
Answer: D. Veracity
Rationale:
Veracity is the requirement to tell the truth. It also requires that
intentional misleading or deception
of the patient to influence decisions is not done.
Autonomy examines the individual's personal right to make
decisions concerning themselves.
Beneficence asks the
question of who benefits from the action(s) taken by
others.
Justice examines who will be vulnerable in any actions taken.
◉ Which ethical theory is based upon obeying laws?
GUIDE DETAILED ANSWERS READY
◉ The primary way a person is socialized into the dominant culture
is through socialization described by which term?
A. Acculturation
B. Assimilation
C. Enculturation
D. Relativism.
Answer: C. Enculturation
Rationale:
Enculturation is the process by which an individual learns the
traditional culture and incorporates its practices and values.
Acculturation is a process where a person gives up some of his/her
cultural practices.
Assimilation is when someone takes in the attributes of his/her new
culture.
,Cultural relativism is the belief that the behaviors and practices
of people should be judged only from the context of
their cultural system.
◉ The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity through which
behavior?
A. Using politically correct language
B. Having an appreciation of cultural arts and dress
C. Knowing aggregate data about a cultural group
D. Knowing specific cultural attributes about a group.
Answer: A. Using politically correct language
◉ Some individuals, regardless of cultural heritage, prefer
traditional practitioners over Western allopathic practitioners. What
is the most likely explanation for this trend?
A. Traditional practitioners are usually known by the individual and
are more trusted.
B. Most individuals who prefer traditional practitioners cannot
afford allopathic practitioners.
C. Traditional practitioners specialize in specific health conditions.
,D. Traditional practitioners stress wellness and health promotion..
Answer: A. Traditional practitioners are usually known by the
individual and are more trusted
◉ Which is a value of the dominant U.S. culture?
A. Dependence
B. Individualism
C. Hierarchical status
D. Formality.
Answer: B. Individualism
◉ The initial Nursing Code of Ethics was based upon which work?
A. The Bill of Rights
B. The Nightingale Pledge
C. The Hippocratic Oath
D. The International Council of Nurses.
Answer: B. The Nightingale Pledge
◉ Which ethical principle deals with ensuring truthfulness and
commitment?
, A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Veracity.
Answer: D. Veracity
Rationale:
Veracity is the requirement to tell the truth. It also requires that
intentional misleading or deception
of the patient to influence decisions is not done.
Autonomy examines the individual's personal right to make
decisions concerning themselves.
Beneficence asks the
question of who benefits from the action(s) taken by
others.
Justice examines who will be vulnerable in any actions taken.
◉ Which ethical theory is based upon obeying laws?
