Ethnocentrism is defined as:
a. an understanding of another's cultural beliefs and practices
b. a conflict that occurs when an individual interacts with another whose beliefs differ from his own
c. application of limited knowledge about one person with characteristics spe-cific to another person
d. a belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another
ANS: D
A belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another is the definition of ethnocen-trism. Ethnocentrism does not involve an understanding of the beliefs of others. A conflict that occurs when an individual interacts with another whose beliefs differ from his own is the definition of cultural conflict. Application of limited knowledge about one person with characteristics specific to another person is the definition of stereotyping.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What is the most likely laboratory finding in the early stages of this disease?
A) Increased carboxyhemoglobin B) Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) C) Increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) D) Decreased bicarbonate (HCO3—)
A female client is to use a prescribed vaginal cream to treat a localized infection. It is important for the nurse to instruct the client to do which of the following?
a. Avoid using tampons after the medication is inserted. b. Keep fluid intake to a minimum. c. Wear sterile gloves when inserting the medication. d. Avoid taking a shower for 6 hours after the medication is inserted.
The nurse receives a call from a client who reports a deep, long cut to the left hand sustained while slicing a bagel and asks the nurse what to do. Which action will the nurse direct the client to take?
1. Elevate the arm above the head and apply ice and pressure while en route to the emergency department. 2. Apply heat and pressure en route to the emergency department. 3. Apply ice and elevate the arm. 4. Apply pressure and elevate the arm.
A nurse is taking care of an African American male, an Asian/Pacific Islander female, and a Caucasian teenager. When assessing the African American male, the nurse is aware of differences in this population
Which of the following assessment characteristics does the nurse need to be aware of for this client? A) Lowest bone density B) Pallor appears as ashen or gray C) Inflammation is more detectable by visual means D) Hair and scalp tend to be oily