The Generation Xers have been described with multiple traits. These traits include which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. self-reliant
b. great loyalty to the employer
c. need technologically competent workplace
d. wants competent leadership
Question 2A number of characteristics have been identified as behavioral styles of organizations in the United States. Characteristics of these behavioral styles include which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. a firm handshake is important
b. use direct eye contact in work situations
c. be on time to interview appointments
d. in areas where daily dress is more casual, casual dress is okay in business situations and in clinical work settings
Question 3A number of techniques have been identified to assist nurses who work with staff from a different culture who speak English as a second language. Which of the following are some of these techniques? Select all that apply.
a. if you feel you cannot achieve effective communication, give up
b. acknowledge that your coworker's value system and perception of what good is may be different from your own
c. appreciate the knowledge you can gain from working alongside a skilled nurse from another culture
d. provide your coworker with written resources that can help reinforce your verbal communication
Question 4Which of the following are questions that can be asked when assessing organizational culture? Select all that apply.
a. Are risk and change encountered?
b. What is the informal chain of command?
c. What is the colloquial chain of command?
d. What are the rules about how things should be done?
Question 5Which group has the lowest life expectancy of any group in the United States?
a. Hispanics c. Asian/Pacific Islanders
b. Blacks d. Native Americans
Question 6Cultural beliefs serve to:
a. guide decisions c. understand other cultures
b. help people adjust d. help with acculturation