PROPHECY RN CULTURAL COMPETENCY

PROPHECY RN CULTURAL COMPETENCY

ASSESSMENT 1 QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED

ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025

• A nurse is caring for a Muslim patient during Ramadan. Which action

by the nurse demonstrates cultural competence?

• Encouraging the patient to eat regularly to avoid weakness
• Adjusting medication times to accommodate fasting periods
• Insisting that the patient eat to maintain nutrition
• Asking the patient to change their religious practice for health reasons

Rationale: Muslim patients may fast during Ramadan. Adjusting care to

respect this practice demonstrates cultural competence.

• Which of the following best defines cultural competence in nursing?
• Learning to speak multiple languages
• Memorizing customs from different countries 1 / 4

• The ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to diverse

cultural health beliefs

• Treating all patients the same regardless of background

Rationale: Cultural competence involves tailoring care to meet the unique

needs of each patient within the context of their culture.

• A patient tells the nurse they prefer to use traditional herbs from their

culture. What is the best initial response?

• "That sounds dangerous."
• "You should only take what the doctor prescribes."
• "Can you tell me more about the herbs and how you use them?"
• "I'll notify the pharmacy to block any interactions."

Rationale: Understanding the patient’s use of traditional remedies fosters

trust and safe integration of care.

• Which factor is most important in delivering culturally competent

care?

• Knowing the history of a patient’s country
• Wearing clothing similar to the patient’s style
• Being aware of your own cultural beliefs and biases
• Learning every cultural holiday

Rationale: Self-awareness helps nurses avoid imposing their own values on

patients. 2 / 4

• A Hispanic patient avoids direct eye contact. What should the nurse

interpret this as?

• The patient is being dishonest
• A possible sign of respect in the patient’s culture
• The patient has vision problems
• A sign of guilt or shame

Rationale: In some cultures, avoiding eye contact is respectful rather than

evasive behavior.

• What is the first step a nurse should take when encountering an

unfamiliar cultural belief?

• Ignore the belief
• Seek to understand the belief without judgment
• Ask the provider to change the plan of care
• Assume it conflicts with medical care

Rationale: Respect and understanding form the foundation of cultural

competence.

• A Native American patient declines pain medication. What is the best

nursing action?

• Chart the refusal and walk away
• Ask the patient about cultural reasons behind the decision
• Call the physician to override the refusal
• Tell the patient they must take the medication 3 / 4

Rationale: Exploring cultural beliefs provides insight and supports

autonomy.

8. The concept of “cultural humility” includes:

• Memorizing facts about all cultures
• Lifelong self-reflection and learning about other cultures
• Thinking your culture is better
• Only treating patients from your own culture

Rationale: Cultural humility involves openness and learning rather than

assuming expertise.

• A nurse who insists on using only Western medical practices is

exhibiting:

• Cultural competence
• Cultural awareness
• Ethnocentrism
• Inclusion

Rationale: Ethnocentrism is the belief that one’s culture is superior to

others.

10. When using an interpreter, the nurse should:

• Speak directly to the interpreter
• Use medical jargon freely
• Speak directly to the patient, not the interpreter
• Rely on family members to translate
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