chapter 2 104 human behavior philosophy of individual worth

Question 1

affluent

Answer 1

having an abundance; wealth

Question 2

cultural bias

Answer 2

a misjudgment about a person or group bc of his or her cultural background or social class

Question 3

cultural competence

Answer 3

knowledge and skills which enable one to work effectively with inds from various cultural backgrounds

Question 4

individual worth

Answer 4

the right to be valued and respected as a human being, regardless of personal circumstances or qualities

Question 5

philosophy

Answer 5

a theory or set of beliefs held by a person or group that serves as a guide for behavior

Question 6

prejudice

Answer 6

a preconceived opinion held without regard for the facts, generalized neg feelings toward a person or group bc of race, sex or subculture

Question 7

socioeconomic

Answer 7

relating to a combination of social and economic factors

Question 8

superstition

Answer 8

a commonly held but unjustified belief

Question 9

value system

Answer 9

the importance attached to various aspects of living, such as beliefs, ideas, objects or relationships

Question 10

What is the Philosophy of individual Worth?

Answer 10

belief that everyone regardless of personal circumstances or personal qualities has worth and is entitled to respect as a human being

Question 11

What does phil of ind worth mean to Health care

Answer 11

quality of service does not vary bc of race, nationality relision, gender, sex orien, age, econ level, occupation, ed, dx or or anything else

Question 12

consequences for hc if do not accept Phil of Ind Worth

Answer 12

1. may interact diff with pt from other cultures etc

2. may be unaware of diff in care providing

Question 13

how to use phil of ind worth

Answer 13

1. treat q pt with respect regard of diff backgrounds
2. be aware of own attitudes
3. get to know others of diverse back = accpetance

Question 14

Superstitions

Answer 14

1. when people don’t have access to factual info
2. believe superstition of culture
3. tied into respect of elders,
4. beliefs are passed down from one gen to next

Question 15

Socio economics

Answer 15

all SE classes has own custom and standards of living
value system
interests, expectation
disting with other

Question 16

how does SE affect hc

Answer 16

1. expectations regarding pt beh may be unrealistic

Question 17

Cultural bias

Answer 17

negative judgments about others based on culture or class
members of one group show lack of understanding towards members of another group

Question 18

Cultural Bias and Poverty

Answer 18

1. poverty = routines diff from own
2. cleanliness, food, smells, teeth
3. normal language use
4. med terms may not be familiar

Question 19

Cultural bias and Affluence

Answer 19

1. pt may expect good service
2. not struggled as much
3. money doesnt protect from pain and accidents etc
4. impatience with delays
5. dislike interruptions

Question 20

What do subclasses have

Answer 20

group within larger society

• food preference
• language or slang
• customs and traditions
• beliefs and values

Question 21

Cultural Competence

Answer 21

degree to which you accept phil of ind worth

-overcome prejudice

Question 22

what is responsibility in cultural competency

Answer 22

know your role, and within role, serve each pt effectively

• no judgements
• dont allow feeling to interfere with quality of care

Question 23

what are the two parts of cultural competency

Answer 23

1. becoming aware of own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups
2. accepting other cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles even if diff from yours

Question 24

how to be culturally competent

Answer 24

1. see the situation as they do
2. adapt role to needs of pt
3. set examples for health habits
4. use choice of words for meaning
5. sincerity and interest

Question 25

know yourself means:

Answer 25

1. do you feel discomfort or dislike with members of certain group?
2. is based on experience or stereotype?
3. how will you react to members of this group?

Question 26

study the situation

Answer 26

1. does a pt make you uncomfortable
2. why is this pt difficult for you?
3. does the pt remind you of someone you dislike or negative past experience?

Question 27

philosophy of ind worth in practice

Answer 27

1. accept pt for how he or she is
2. recog reasons for pts behav
3. understand motives for beha
4. accept pts wont always like you
5. learn from each pt
6. recognize illness and injury disrupts life no matter who you are

Question 28

more good practices for philosophy individual worth

Answer 28

1. make it a habit to treat each pt with respect
2. take every opport to learn
3. pts won’t always bhe the way you want
4. don’t talk down to pts