BN Ch.8 Transcultural Healthcare

Question 1

__________ is the accumulated learning for generational groups of individuals within structured or nonstructured societies.

Answer 1

Culture

Question 2

__________ implies the physical characteristics associated with having ancestors from a certain part of the world.

Answer 2

Physical

Question 3

__________ is a belief based on preconceived notions about certain groups of people.

Answer 3

Prejudice

Question 4

__________ sensitivity is the understanding and tolerance of all cultures and lifestyles.

Answer 4

Cultural

Question 5

Buddhists believe that hard work and right living enables people to attain __________.

Answer 5

Nirvana

Question 6

__________ is the common heritage shared by a specific culture.

Answer 6

Ethnicity

Question 7

__________ are groups within dominant cultures.

Answer 7

Subcultures

Question 8

The belief that supernatural forces dominate is called __________.

Answer 8

Magico-religious

Question 9

Transcultural communication is facilitated through the use of a professional __________

Answer 9

interpreter

Question 10

Caring for clients while taking into consideration their religious and
sociocultural backgrounds is called __________.

Answer 10

ethnonursing

Question 11

Accumulated learning for generational groups of individuals within structured or nonstructured societies

Answer 11

Culture

Question 12

Groups within dominant cultures

Answer 12

Subculture

Question 13

Implies characteristics associated with having ancestors from a specific part of the world

Answer 13

Race

Question 14

Common heritage shared by a specific culture

Answer 14

Ethnicity

Question 15

What does culture consist of?

Answer 15

Culture consists of language and communication, health beliefs and practices, customs and rituals,
and religious beliefs and practices.

Question 16

What are the racial categories according to the federal government standards?

Answer 16

• According to federal government standards, the five racial categories are:
  
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    
    • (Origins in North and South America, including Central America)
  • Asian
    
    • (origins in the Far East Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent)
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander
    
    • (origins in Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Island)
  • Black or African American
    
    • (origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa)
  • White
    
    • (origins in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa).

Question 17

Which are the four subcultures identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Answer 17

• The four subcultures identified by the CDC are:
  
  • African Americans
  • Latinos/Hispanics/Mexicans
  • Asian Americans
  • Native Americans

Question 18

What are the culturally influenced components that are common to many members of a cultural group?

Answer 18

The culturally influenced components are classified on the basis of values and beliefs, taboos and rituals, concepts of health and illness, language and communication, diet and nutrition practices, and attitudes toward death and dying.

Question 19

Who are the individuals who may perform rituals as part of the healing process in various ethnic and religious groups?

Answer 19

• Among Native Americans, rituals are usually performed by shamans (medicine men).
• Curanderos
  
  • (work with herbs and counseling) perform rituals for Latinos/Hispanics/Mexicans.
• Mullahs perform rituals for Muslims.
• Ministers or priests perform rituals for Christians.
• Among Jews, rituals are performed by rabbis.

Question 20

Consider the following information and then answer the questions that follow. The nurse assists clients belonging to different cultures with health improvement. a. What concepts identified by the American Nurses Association (ANA) for nursing care for clients from diverse cultures should the nurse be aware of?

Answer 20

• The concepts identified by the ANA for nursing care for clients from diverse cultures are:
  
  • Knowledge of cultural diversity is vital at all levels of nursing practice;
  • Approaches to nursing practice that do not incorporate cultural sensitivity are ineffective
  • Knowledge about cultures and their impact on healthcare is essential for nurses.

Question 21

A nurse is caring for a diverse population of clients who belong to various ethnic groups. What information should the nurse have regarding ethnic groups’ retaining their cultural heritage?

Answer 21

The nurse should understand that ethnic groups retain their cultural heritage by celebrating special occasions with traditional activities and food, have strong identification with their original culture, and pass on traditions to the next generation

Question 22

A nurse is caring for a diverse population of clients who belong to various cultures. What are the critical factors involved in nursing care for diverse cultures?

Answer 22

The critical factors involved in nursing care for diverse cultures include approaching the clients with patience, empathy, concern, and competence and developing a high level of self-awareness among the clients.