When preparing for a performance appraisal, a nurse is asked to ...

[nenivikky]

When preparing for a performance appraisal, a nurse is asked to reflect upon how he has demonstrated respect for cultural diversity in his practice. Which statement reflects a good understanding of cultural competence in his practice?
 
  a. He says he is respectful of his colleagues and does not identify when they are discriminatory, as this is up to them to determine.
  b. He says he is respectful of patients when they are not of the same cultural background as he is, but refuses to care for the patient.
  c. He says he has participated in a learning session on communication skills and cultural norms.
  d. He says he has read about learning sessions on communication skills and cultural norms.

Question 2

A health care organization would be considered to have cultural blindness if it has which of the following characteristics?
 
  a. It seeks cultural assimilation of clients and employees.
  b. It adopts policies that destroy cultural links.
  c. It supports staff in expressing differing perspectives and beliefs.
  d. It seeks consultation from cultural groups.

[dawsa925]

Answer to Question 1

c

a. Incorrect: This is not one of the aspects of self-awareness identified in the RNAO's individual recommendations for developing cultural competencies and behaviours.
b. Incorrect: This is not one of the aspects of self-awareness identified in the RNAO's individual recommendations for developing cultural competencies and behaviours.
c. Correct: Participating in learning opportunities that include a focus on communication and diversity is one of the aspects of self-awareness within the RNAO's individual recommendations for developing cultural competencies and behaviours.
d. Incorrect: This is not one of the aspects of self-awareness identified in the RNAO's individual recommendations for developing cultural competencies and behaviours.

Answer to Question 2

b

a. Incorrect: This is a policy that would promote cultural competence, not cultural blindness.
b. Correct: A culturally blind organization would adopt policies that inadvertently destroy cultural links.
c. Incorrect: This is a policy that would promote cultural competence, not cultural blindness.
d. Incorrect: This is a policy that would promote cultural competence, not cultural blindness.

[nenivikky]

Excellent

[kswal303]

Gracias!