Chapter 03: A Relational Approach to Cultural and Social Considerations in Health Assessment

Question 1

How does culture influence health according to the text?
a) Culture has no impact on health outcomes.
b) Only ethnicity affects health and well-being.
c) Culture is solely about dietary habits.
d) Culture significantly influences individuals’ health and well-being.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What does culturalism imply in health assessments?
a) Culturalism promotes individualized care plans.
b) Culturalism ignores cultural influences on behavior.
c) Culturalism is a method of qualitative analysis.
d) Culturalism assumes individuals act based solely on their culture.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What aspects does ethnicity encompass?
a) Ethnicity includes country of origin, language, and religion.
b) Ethnicity only refers to language spoken.
c) Ethnicity is equivalent to socioeconomic status.
d) Ethnicity simply relates to dietary preferences.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is a critical culture perspective?
a) It treats culture as static and unchanging.
b) It excludes gender from cultural considerations.
c) It views culture as evolving and relational over time.
d) It emphasizes cultural superiority over others.

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Why should healthcare providers consider social determinants?
a) Social determinants have no relevance to health care.
b) They shape health beliefs, values, and practices.
c) They only apply to financial aspects of care.
d) Social determinants are unrelated to lifestyle choices.

Answer 5

B

Question 6

What characterizes the dominant healthcare culture in Canada?
a) It focuses solely on genetic factors of health.
b) It disregards the role of personal choices.
c) It links illness to individuals’ lifestyle choices.
d) It promotes traditional healing methods exclusively.

Answer 6

C

Question 7

What does a critical culture perspective view culture as?
a) A relational aspect of individuals that evolves over time.
b) A static aspect that does not change over time.
c) An irrelevant factor in health care.
d) Only influenced by economic status.

Answer 7

A

Question 8

What factors influence cultural evolution in individuals?
a) Only their professional identity.
b) Individual history, social context, and past experiences.
c) Only their gender.
d) Cultural evolution is solely biological.

Answer 8

B

Question 9

What must healthcare providers recognize?
a) The intersection of values, beliefs, and social determinants.
b) That culture does not affect health outcomes.
c) Only the individual’s economic background.
d) Health care is universal, and culture is irrelevant.

Answer 9

A

Question 10

Why is understanding power relations important in health care?
a) It does not significantly impact health care.
b) It creates uniform treatment policies.
c) It shapes health and healthcare delivery.
d) It is only relevant in social work.

Answer 10

C

Question 11

What does the dominant health care culture in Canada often attribute illness to?
a) Lack of medical technology.
b) Poor lifestyle choices.
c) Environmental factors exclusively.
d) Cultural background alone.

Answer 11

B

Question 12

How is racialization defined?
a) Categorizing and marginalizing ethno-racial groups as ‘the other.’
b) The process of promoting cultural diversity.
c) A method for enhancing social justice.
d) The inclusion of all ethnicities in health care.

Answer 12

A

Question 13

What does racialization correlate with?
a) Culturalism and discrimination.
b) Cultural acceptance and integration.
c) Equality in health services.
d) Universal health coverage.

Answer 13

A

Question 14

What is cultural sensitivity in health care?
a) Ignoring cultural differences entirely.
b) Uniform application of health care practices.
c) Cultural appropriation in treatment.
d) Awareness and accommodation of diverse values and practices.

Answer 14

D

Question 15

What does cultural competence involve?
a) Offering a single treatment to all patients.
b) Minimizing cultural context in health care.
c) Excluding cultural practices from health assessments.
d) Applying knowledge and skills to engage diverse populations.

Answer 15

D

Question 16

What is the primary goal of cultural safety?
a) Standardizing health care procedures.
b) Promoting equity in health care.
c) Minimizing patient-provider interactions.
d) Enforcing cultural conformity.

Answer 16

B

Question 17

How is cultural safety recognized?
a) Only as an outcome.
b) As both a process and an outcome.
c) Only as a theoretical concept.
d) As irrelevant to health equity.

Answer 17

B

Question 18

What is the primary aim of Cultural Safety in health care?
a) To reduce health care costs significantly.
b) To improve patient satisfaction indirectly.
c) To eliminate power imbalances and inequitable social relationships.
d) To increase the number of health care providers.

Answer 18

C

Question 19

Which factors are considered in Cultural Safety?
a) Only social status of individuals.
b) Only historical contexts of health care.
c) Social, economic, political, and historical contexts.
d) Biological factors affecting health care.

Answer 19

C

Question 20

What does the Gender Filter focus on?
a) A person’s biological gender only.
b) Socioeconomic status and gender.
c) Cultural background and gender norms.
d) A person’s gender expression or gender identity.

Answer 20

D

Question 21

What does Decolonization involve?
a) Forming new colonies in foreign lands.
b) Returning to historical civilizations.
c) Becoming independent from a colonial group.
d) Maintaining existing colonial relationships.

Answer 21

C

Question 22

What knowledge is essential for culturally safe care?
a) Only knowledge of local customs.
b) General knowledge of health care systems.
c) Knowledge of legal obligations only.
d) Knowledge of Indigenous peoples and immigrants.

Answer 22

D

Question 23

What accounted for about two-thirds of Canada’s population growth from 2011 to 2016?
a) International migration.
b) Increased birth rates in families.
c) Aging of the existing population.
d) Higher rates of naturalization.

Answer 23

A

Question 24

What percentage of immigrants reported a mother tongue other than English or French in 2013?
a) 50%.
b) 70%.
c) 40%.
d) 30%.

Answer 24

B

Question 25

Why is Canada recognized for its diversity?
a) It has a homogeneous cultural background.
b) It is one of the most diverse countries globally.
c) Its population is primarily Indigenous.
d) It lacks a significant immigrant population.

Answer 25

B

Question 26

What percentage of the Canadian population has Indigenous ancestry?
a) 6.2%.
b) 10%.
c) 3%.
d) 5%.

Answer 26

A

Question 27

How do First Nations peoples receive health care benefits?
a) From provincial health insurance plans.
b) Through private health insurance only.
c) By universal health care coverage.
d) Through Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHBs).

Answer 27

D

Question 28

What can significantly affect individuals’ health and social status?
a) The process of migration and resettlement.
b) Access to technology in health care.
c) Participation in community events.
d) Proximity to health care facilities.

Answer 28

A

Question 29

How does Indigenous health in Canada compare to the general population?
a) It is similar to the general population’s health.
b) It surpasses the general population’s health.
c) It has improved significantly in recent years.
d) It lags behind in various health measures.

Answer 29

D

Question 30

Which groups face significant health challenges in Canada?
a) Urban Canadians and immigrants.
b) First Nations peoples and Inuit.
c) Senior citizens and children.
d) Migrant workers and refugees.

Answer 30

B

Question 31

What are Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHBs)?
a) Comprehensive provincial health insurance plans.
b) Emergency health care services only.
c) Limited health care benefits for Indigenous peoples.
d) Health care benefits for all Canadians.

Answer 31

C

Question 32

What effect does migration have on Indigenous health?
a) It has no notable impact on their health.
b) It always improves their health outcomes.
c) It only affects their economic status.
d) It can profoundly affect health and social status.

Answer 32

D

Question 33

What does health inequality refer to?
a) The availability of health care services.
b) Economic disparities in health care.
c) Population density variations.
d) Differences in health status among individuals.

Answer 33

D

Question 34

How is health inequity defined?
a) Natural variances due to genetics.
b) Equal access to health services for all.
c) Disparities based on lifestyle choices.
d) Unnecessary and avoidable inequalities in health.

Answer 34

D

Question 35

What should be recognized during health assessments?
a) Diverse healthcare approaches may be used.
b) Only traditional Western medicine is valid.
c) Health assessments are uniform for all.
d) Assessment methods are based on age only.

Answer 35

A

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of complementary health care?
a) Emergency surgery techniques.
b) Pharmaceutical intervention only.
c) Acupuncture and Indigenous traditional medicines.
d) Standardized medical check-ups.

Answer 36

C

Question 37

What distinguishes spirituality from religion?
a) Spirituality is central to human experience.
b) Religion is more personal than spirituality.
c) All religions promote the same spirituality.
d) Spirituality involves strict dogmas and rituals.

Answer 37

A

Question 38

Which skill is essential for building trust in healthcare?
a) Advanced medical knowledge.
b) Frequent patient consultations.
c) Standardized treatment protocols.
d) Active listening.

Answer 38

D

Question 39

What should healthcare providers respect to build trust?
a) Differences among individuals.
b) Patients’ financial status.
c) Official healthcare guidelines.
d) Technology in treatments.

Answer 39

A

Question 40

Why is context important in healthcare assessments?
a) It determines medical expenditures.
b) It shapes individuals’ life experiences.
c) It affects hospital policies.
d) It influences treatment types.

Answer 40

B

Question 41

What is the first step in preparing for working across differences?
a) Implement standardized treatment options.
b) Enroll in a cultural competence course.
c) Focus solely on medical training.
d) Identify personal biases and assumptions.

Answer 41

D

Question 42

Why is it important to critically reflect on healthcare culture?
a) To develop new medical technologies.
b) To improve enrollment rates in hospitals.
c) To analyze its influence on patient care.
d) To reduce waiting times for patients.

Answer 42

C

Question 43

What should healthcare providers understand about social conditions?
a) Clinical trials affecting drug availability.
b) Technological advancements in hospitals.
c) Policies impacting individuals’ health.
d) Promotional strategies for health products.

Answer 43

C

Question 44

Which of the following is a resource for maintaining health?
a) Generic medication prescriptions.
b) Advertising campaigns for public health.
c) Hospital admission procedures.
d) Support programs in communities.

Answer 44

D