Chapter 5 Flashcards
state of physical, mental, and social well-being.
health
successfully balancing things that happen in everyday life; includes five different types: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.
wellness
the accepted traditional customs of a particular social group.
mores
needs that involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality. everything but physical
psychosocial needs
the study of various cultures with the goal of providing care specific to each culture.
transcultural nursing
an ongoing process of learning about other cultures and applying that knowledge to provide better health care.
cultural competence
a set of beliefs concerning the cause and nature of the universe that often includes a moral code and usually involves specific rituals and practices.
religion
a biased generalization about a group that is usually based on options and distorted ideas
stereotype
stereotyping of, prejudice toward, or discrimination, of the elderly people
ageism
a chronic condition that restricts physical and/or mental abilities.
developmental disability