Author Question: On which statement about cultural differences could the nurse rely when implementing patient care? ... (Read 63 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

On which statement about cultural differences could the nurse rely when implementing patient care?

a. The loud voices of a group of African Americans signal anger.
b. Native Americans relate best to nurses who make frequent direct eye contact.
c. Mexican Americans of the same sex rarely touch one another.
d. Asian American patients may use less eye contact than African American patients.

Question 2

Which statement is true regarding open-ended, closed-ended, and focused questions?

a. Open-ended questions always achieve their purpose.
b. Closed-ended and focused questions are used to get specific information.
c. Closed-ended questions are used primarily with children and the elderly.
d. Focused questions are more useful when communicating with men.

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Averting the eyes is a sign of respect when an Asian American is talking to a person of perceived higher status. African American patients convey respect by making and maintaining eye contact. Loud voices are the norm among African Americans talking with family or friends. Native Americans consider making eye contact a sign of disrespect. Touch is common among Mexican American members of the same sex, and personal space is close.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Closed-ended and focused questions require the patient to give an answer that is narrower in scope than the answers possible for open-ended questions. Open-ended questions do not necessarily always achieve their purpose. Closed-ended questions may be useful with persons of any age. Focused questions are equally useful for men and women.