The belief that people born into a particular cultural group are inferior in one or more ways is known as:
1. Prejudice
2. Cultural imposition
3. Racism
4. Stereotyping
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Racism is a form of prejudice that occurs through the exercise of power by individuals and insti-tutions against people who are judged to be inferior in, for example, intelligence, morals, beauty, and self-worth.
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During a routine well-child visit, the mother of a preadolescent patient asks the nurse to explain signs of sexual abuse
The mother is concerned because an older male neighbor has been making comments and overtly admiring the child when playing outdoors. What information should the nurse provide to the mother? (Select all that apply.) A) Child reports abdominal pain. B) Child has a change in school performance. C) Child demonstrates anxiety or trouble sleeping. D) Child does not want to be left alone with a certain adult. E) Child spends a great deal of time with peer-group friends.
As a nurse begins employment in the labor and delivery unit of a large teaching hospital, what
strategy is the best way for the new graduate nurse to learn how to perform vaginal exams? A) Watch a videotape on the procedure. B) Practice on a manikin in skills lab. C) Study the unit's policy and procedure manual. D) Assist the RN who is the assigned preceptor.
In interviewing for a new position, a nurse may want to inquire about the institution's views on autonomy in the workplace for nurses. The nurse concludes that autonomy is valued when told that the unit has
a. infrequent "floating." b. self-scheduling. c. cover of another nurse's assignment while she or he is on break. d. hourly pay differential for the night shift.
L.W. says she is uncertain as to what to do and wants to know how long she has to decide
How will you respond? What will be an ideal response?