chapter 15 Flashcards
Best way for a healthcare professional to interact with an elderly patient whose husband recently died of cancer?
Show empathy, listen actively, and provide emotional support. Offer grief resources if needed.
Best way to give instructions to a patient who speaks limited English?
Use simple language, speak slowly, provide written instructions, use visual aids, and involve an interpreter if necessary.
Definition of personal space in different cultures?
Personal space refers to the physical distance people maintain between themselves and others based on cultural norms.
Many cultures believe that good health requires integrating the mind, body, and __________.
Spirit
Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs helps healthcare professionals by:
Identifying patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs to provide better care.
Why is the term ‘minority group’ no longer very effective in describing certain ethnic groups in the U.S.?
Many ethnic groups are growing in population and influence, making them no longer a ‘minority’ in some areas.
Disrespectful behavior when assessing patients’ needs:
Ignoring their cultural beliefs, making assumptions, or dismissing their concerns.
Definition of ‘dominant culture’:
The customs, language, and traditions that are most widely practiced in a society.
Philosophy of individual worth:
Every person has value and deserves respect regardless of their background.
Definition of culture:
The shared beliefs, customs, traditions, language, and values of a group of people.
Large community in San Francisco that has retained its language and traditions:
Chinese community.
Physiological Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Food, water, sleep, shelter.
Safety Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Secure job, health insurance, safe environment.
Love/Belonging in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Support from family, friendships, relationships.
Esteem Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Achievements, recognition, respect.
Self-Actualization in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Personal growth, pursuing goals, fulfilling potential.
Best way to deal with one’s own prejudices?
Acknowledge them, educate yourself, and interact with diverse groups.
Defense mechanisms matching: Example of denial?
Refusing to accept reality.
Typical personal space between close friends in dominant U.S. culture?
18 inches to 4 feet.
How can healthcare professionals increase security for hospitalized patients?
Explain procedures clearly, offer reassurance, respect their privacy, and provide emotional support.
Definition of a shaman?
A spiritual healer in some Indigenous cultures.
Term for having negative opinions about certain cultural groups?
Prejudice.
Unconscious behaviors used to relieve fear and anxiety?
Defense mechanisms.
Main characteristic of traditional Western medicine?
Evidence-based treatment focused on diagnosing and curing diseases.
