Chapter 5

Question 1

diversity in race, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This can lead people feeling threatened, especially if the culture within the profession does not encourage mutual respect and acceptance.

Answer 1

Multiculturalism

Question 2

Incivility

Answer 2

Bullying, has been exposed to the media an this is a result of suicide attempts and homicides.

Question 3

The fact that our global population is agin at an unprecedented rate.

Answer 3

Global aging

Question 4

Consumerism

Answer 4

consumers have assumed more control of their healthcare experiences; this shift is called consumerism.

Question 5

Alternative medical systems

Answer 5

built on complete systems of practice such as homeopathic medicine or naturopathic medicine.

Question 6

Technique designed to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily function such as meditation, prayer, music and support groups.

Answer 6

Mind-body interventions

Question 7

Biologically based therapies

Answer 7

use of substances found in nature such as herbs, foods, and vitamins.

Question 8

based on manipulation or movement of one or more parts of the body such as chiropractic manipulation or massage.

Answer 8

Manipulative and body based methods.

Question 9

Plans designating responses during as emergency. Caring for a large group affected by disasters requires an organized, thoughtful unbiased approach by our leaders.

Answer 9

Disaster preparedness