Culture is best defined as (the):
a. deviation from the majority.
b. differences in likes and dislikes.
c. shared beliefs and values.
d. similar views and opinions.
C
Culture is described as shared beliefs and values. It provides a common belief system among its members but is not expected to hold similar views and opinions of its members.
You might also like to view...
Skin color is determined by the presence of which of the following pigments? Select all that apply
A) Carboxyhemoglobin B) Deoxyhemoglobin C) Melanin D) Pallor E) Hemoglobin F) Carotene
The Dead Donor Rule includes which two principles? (please choose two answers)
a. The donor must be dead before organs are retrieved b. The donor must have no higher brain function before organs are retrieved c. The patient's life and care must not be compromised in favor of potential organ recipients d. The donor must not be able to breathe independently
A nurse is teaching a client on home care about how to apply hot packs to an infected leg ulcer. What statement by the client indicates the need for further education?
A) "I understand the rebound effect of heat." B) "I will put the heat packs only on the sore on my leg." C) "I will only leave the heat packs on for 20 minutes." D) "I will leave the heat packs on for an hour."
The nurse is teaching a client about the medications prescribed by the physician. Which of the following should the nurse state as the reason for not crushing an enteric-coated tablet into a powder?
A) The medication melts when in contact with moisture. B) The medication dissolves in the client's mouth. C) The medication tastes unpleasant. D) The medication irritates the stomach mucosa.