Author Question: Which is an example of ethnocentrism? a. A 5-year-old Native American child colors in a book ... (Read 59 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which is an example of ethnocentrism?

a. A 5-year-old Native American child colors in a book about diabetes.
b. A 14-year-old African American attends a support group to learn about disease management.
c. A 36-year-old Asian prefers to take herbs instead of an oral medication.
d. A 72-year-old Hispanic asks questions about potential adverse effects to a newly prescribed medication.

Question 2

What is the most important nursing consideration when teaching an older adult patient about a newly prescribed medication?

a. Provide detailed information.
b. Lengthen the time of each teaching session.
c. Present information slowly.
d. Limit discussion on the necessity of learning the information.

princessflame2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Ethnocentrism is the assumption that one's culture provides the right way, and taking herbs instead of the medication exemplifies this belief. A 5-year-old Native American child coloring in a book about diabetes is an example of an age-appropriate learning process. A 14-year-old African American attending a support group to learn about disease management is an example of developmental impact on learning. A 72-year-old Hispanic person asking questions about potential adverse effects to a newly prescribed medication is demonstrating learning readiness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When teaching older adults, it is important to slow the pace of the presentation. Older adults process information more slowly because of limited short-term memory. Detailed information may be too overwhelming. The length of sessions should be limited for the older adult patient. Adults need to understand why they must learn something before they undertake the effort to learn.