chap 11 Flashcards

1
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what is culture

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shared system of values, beliefs, & learned patterns of behavior

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what is culture

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shared system of values, beliefs, & learned patterns of behavior

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3
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characteristics of culture

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  • learned from birth
  • shared by others
  • associated with adaptation to the environment
  • universal
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4
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values

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learned beliefs about what is held to be good or bad

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5
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beliefs

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attitudes in which the cognitive component is based on more faith than fact

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6
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norms

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rules that govern human behavior

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7
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nursing considerations

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  • ethnicity
  • generational status
  • educational level
  • religion
  • previous health care experiences
  • occupation & income level
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8
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present-oriented

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limited sense of control, immediate rewards, not preventative

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9
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future-oriented

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preventative behavior

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10
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communication modifications

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  • time
  • space
  • eye contact and face positioning
  • body language and hand gestures
  • silence
  • touch
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11
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stereotyping

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all members of a particular culture expecting group members to hold the same beliefs and behave in the same way

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12
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ethnocentrism

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perception that one’s worldview is the only acceptable truth and that one’s beliefs, values, and sanctioned behaviors are superior to others

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13
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factors affecting disease, illness, & health state

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  • genetic predisposition
  • nutrition
  • family roles
  • workforce issues
  • high-risk behaviors
  • pregnancy/childbirth practices
  • death rituals
  • religious/spiritual practices
  • health care practices
  • health care practitioners
  • environment
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14
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cultural competence- nursing considerations

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  • know what is “normal” and “abnormal” for pts

- know constructs to cultural competence process

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cultural competence process

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  • awareness
  • skill
  • knowledge
  • encounters
  • desire
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16
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cultural nursing assessment

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  • pt’s faith/beliefs
  • review pt’s view of life
  • extent of pt’s fellowship
  • review pt’s religious practices
  • pt’s view of their purpose in life
  • review self-perceptions
  • ask if spiritual expectations are met
  • review self-care treatments
17
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cultural sensitivity

A
  • recognize diversity exists
  • demonstrate respect for all
  • examine own cultural beliefs
  • different definitions of health and illness
  • modify care for pt’s needs
  • do not stereotype
  • appreciate each person’s cultural values
  • pt’s have right to refuse care
18
Q

characteristics of culture

A
  • learned from birth
  • shared by others
  • associated with adaptation to the environment
  • universal
19
Q

values

A

learned beliefs about what is held to be good or bad

20
Q

beliefs

A

attitudes in which the cognitive component is based on more faith than fact

21
Q

norms

A

rules that govern human behavior

22
Q

nursing considerations

A
  • ethnicity
  • generational status
  • educational level
  • religion
  • previous health care experiences
  • occupation & income level
23
Q

present-oriented

A

limited sense of control, immediate rewards, not preventative

24
Q

future-oriented

A

preventative behavior

25
Q

communication modifications

A
  • time
  • space
  • eye contact and face positioning
  • body language and hand gestures
  • silence
  • touch
26
Q

stereotyping

A

all members of a particular culture expecting group members to hold the same beliefs and behave in the same way

27
Q

ethnocentrism

A

perception that one’s worldview is the only acceptable truth and that one’s beliefs, values, and sanctioned behaviors are superior to others

28
Q

factors affecting disease, illness, & health state

A
  • genetic predisposition
  • nutrition
  • family roles
  • workforce issues
  • high-risk behaviors
  • pregnancy/childbirth practices
  • death rituals
  • religious/spiritual practices
  • health care practices
  • health care practitioners
  • environment
29
Q

cultural competence- nursing considerations

A
  • know what is “normal” and “abnormal” for pts

- know constructs to cultural competence process

30
Q

cultural competence process

A
  • awareness
  • skill
  • knowledge
  • encounters
  • desire
31
Q

cultural nursing assessment

A
  • pt’s faith/beliefs
  • review pt’s view of life
  • extent of pt’s fellowship
  • review pt’s religious practices
  • pt’s view of their purpose in life
  • review self-perceptions
  • ask if spiritual expectations are met
  • review self-care treatments
32
Q

cultural sensitivity

A
  • recognize diversity exists
  • demonstrate respect for all
  • examine own cultural beliefs
  • different definitions of health and illness
  • modify care for pt’s needs
  • do not stereotype
  • appreciate each person’s cultural values
  • pt’s have right to refuse care