Author Question: Which of the following approaches to care best reflects cultural competence? A) Always assign ... (Read 138 times)

fahad · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following approaches to care best reflects cultural competence?

A) Always assign nurses of a specific ethnic background to clients with the same ethnic background.
B) Learn the behaviors and values associated with people of specific ethnic backgrounds.
C) Assess the culturally mediated beliefs of each client.
D) Believe that people are more alike than they are different.

Question 2

Julie, a 47-year-old woman, missed 1 week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar disorder.

She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about her absence, Julie informed coworkers that she was suffering from influenza. What is the most likely reason Julie lied about her illness?
A) This is a sign that the medication is not effectively treating her illness.
B) Fear of rejection, isolation, and discrimination based on her mental health diagnosis
C) Due to workplace policies that encourage the firing of those with mental illnesses
D) To avoid eliciting sympathy among her coworkers

mrphibs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Culturally competent care means that care is provided in a manner acceptable to the person's cultural background, regardless of whether it is provided by a care provider from the same ethnic or minority group as the client. Health care professionals must be able to incorporate cultural factors including language, customs, beliefs, and traditions into plans of care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Strong stigma still attaches to people who suffer from mental illness, largely related to public misunderstandings, misconceptions, and associated fears. At a personal level, people with mental illness must deal with painful rejection, isolation, and discrimination that erode self-assurance and can systematically undermine self-confidence. Stigma creates or reinforces interpersonal, financial, employment, and social barriers to accessing care.