A nurse is performing the very beginning of a community assessment. The nurse is evaluating the community's language and family structure and traditions. This is known as
A. Race
B. Ethnicity
C. Culture
D. Ethnocentrism
ANS: C
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A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to the nurse managers. The managers have met maximum resistance when attempting to gain support for the change
Which options reflect valid strategies for the nurse managers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Meet with the supervisor and discuss modification of the proposed change. 2. Slow down the change process. 3. Meet with the supervisor and suggest abandoning the change. 4. Work together to identify strategies to overcome resistance. 5. Proceed with the change.
The nurse needs to take a blood pressure on a very thin client, and the only cuff available is a standard size. The nurse would anticipate which of the following readings?
1. An accurate reading 2. A falsely elevated reading 3. The reading will depend on the overall health of the client 4. A false low reading
Which of the following is NOT a way to express the relationship of parts to a whole?
A. ratio B. percent C. proportion D. fraction
The growing multiculturalism of the American society can lead to problems when:
1. Cultural standards are congruent with professional standards. 2. Certain ethnic groups do not want to comply with Western medicine ideals. 3. Ethnic groups overburden the health care system. 4. The greater community's values are jeopardized by specific ethnic values.