Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test

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The belief that one's own cultural values and beliefs are superior or the only correct values and beliefs is:

  1. Cultural competency

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Cultural sensitivity

  4. Cultural diversity

The correct answer is: Ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own cultural values and beliefs are superior or the only correct values and beliefs. It involves judging other cultures based on the standards of one's own culture. This can lead to misunderstandings, conflict, and discrimination. The other options are not correct in this context: A. Cultural competency refers to the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across different cultures. C. Cultural sensitivity refers to being aware of and understanding different cultural beliefs and practices. D. Cultural diversity refers to the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society.