NUR 2650 Transcultural Communications in Health Care Today MIDTERM READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which of the following concepts best describes the
ability to understand and respect cultural differences in
healthcare communication?
 A) Cultural Awareness
 B) Cultural Competence
 C) Cultural Sensitivity
 D) Cultural Absorption
 Correct Answer: B) Cultural Competence
 Rationale: Cultural competence is the ability of
healthcare providers to effectively deliver healthcare
services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs
of patients.
2. When a healthcare provider adopts a culturally sensitive
approach, what is the primary element they must exhibit?
 A) Sympathy
 B) Tolerance
 C) Empathy
 D) Indifference
 Correct Answer: C) Empathy
 Rationale: Empathy involves understanding and being
sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of
patients from different cultural backgrounds.