Which statement by a health care worker can the nurse identify as ...

[daltonest1984]

Which statement by a health care worker can the nurse identify as a stereotype?
 
  a. People over 65 are poor drivers.
  b. Assimilation requires adopting part of the dominant culture.
  c. All individuals have common basic daily needs.
  d. Most people perceive themselves as members of the middle class.

Question 2

How would a culturally competent care plan differ from a standard care plan?
 
  a. It would contain adaptations that recognize the patient's cultural preferences.
  b. It would follow the legal mandates for providing care regardless of culture.
  c. It would provide information about nonjudgmental behaviors to use.
  d. It would focus on the nurse's values, assumptions, and health beliefs.

[voltaire123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A stereotype is a false assumption about all members of a specific group. Saying people over 65 are poor drivers is an inaccurate generalization about a specific group of people. The other options do not fit the definition of a stereotype.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Culturally competent care involves continuous attempts by staff to use knowledge and skills to effectively provide care for patients of different cultures. Adapting standard care to meet the specific cultural preferences of the patient is part of a culturally competent care plan. The other options would not be contained in a culturally competent plan of care.