Cultural Competence
Stress & Coping (Chapters 16 & 21)
Therapeutic Communication
Grief and EOL
Communication in Diverse Situations
100

What term describes the belief that one's own culture is superior to others and should be adopted by everyone?

What is ethnocentrism

100
  • This type of stress is typically short-term and can actually help motivate individuals.

    • A) Acute stress

    • B) Chronic stress

    • C) Adaptive stress

What is A) Acute stress?

100

 What is the main goal of therapeutic communication?

What is to understand the patient’s perspective and build a therapeutic relationship?

100

What are the five stages of grief according to Kubler-Ross?

What are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance?

100

Which cultural aspect may influence a patient's use of eye contact?

What is cultural background?

200

Which group is recognized under the National CLAS Standards as needing special consideration in healthcare?

  • A) People with pets

  • B) People with low health literacy

  • C) People who live alone

What is B) People with low health literacy?

200

 In stress models, what term describes the body’s response as it tries to return to a balanced state?

What is allostasis?

200

Define metacommunication

What is the underlying messages in communication beyond the words themselves.

200

Define anticipatory grief and describe how it might present in a family member.

What is grief occurring before an impending loss, where family members experience sadness in advance?

200

Define convergence and explain why it is beneficial in healthcare.

What is adapting communication style to better match the patient to build trust and rapport?

300

When using an interpreter, what is the best practice for a nurse to follow?

  • A) The nurse should maintain eye contact with the interpreter.

  • B) Family members should serve as interpreters when possible.

  • C) The nurse should give the interpreter a summary of the interaction’s goals.

What is C) The nurse should give the interpreter a summary of the interaction’s goals?

300

Which coping strategy addresses the root cause of stress?

  • A) Emotion-focused

  • B) Problem-focused

  • C) Ego-focused

What is B) Problem-focused?

300

According to your textbook, what is an example of divergence in communication?

 What is speaking in a more assertive, commanding style to a child to gain compliance?

300

What does the SPIKES model help healthcare professionals achieve?

What is delivering bad news in a structured, compassionate way?

300

When using an interpreter, what should the nurse prioritize?

What is maintaining eye contact with the patient and giving the interpreter clear goals?

400

True or False: Health disparities are closely linked to economic and social disadvantages and have a significant impact on patient outcomes.

What is True?

400
  • Which is not a stage in the Kubler-Ross model of grief?

    • A) Acceptance

    • B) Anger

    • C) Happiness

    • D) Depression

What is C) Happiness?

400

What are three nonverbal cues that could impact a patient's perception of you?

Gender, dress, appearance, skin tone, hairstyle, age, role as a student, gestures, mannerisms

400

Death or significant loss creates stimulates ...

What is an ebb and flow of intense feelings.

400

When speaking with a patient who may have limited English language skills you should use...

What is clear, simple language, rather than complex words and speak slowly.

500

Why is cultural humility important in nursing?

What is to respect patients' cultural views, incorporate their values into care, and address health disparities?

500

What does each letter in the SPIKES model stand for?

What is Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Emotions, and Strategy/Summary?

500

Consideration of cognitive, behavioral, and cultural factors that influence communication.

What is Interpersonal Competence?

500

Engles grief constructs have three sequential phases.

What is shock and disbelief, developing awareness, and restitution.

500

Name three social determinants of health

Insurance status, economic status, housing instability, educational status, attitudes.