Chapter 7 Flashcards
Agnostic
A person who believes it is impossible to know if a god exists
Atheist
A person who denies the existence of a god or deity
Bias
To prefer something or someone, often without sound judgment
Cleric
A leader or representative from an organized religion ( e.g., pastor, priest, rabbi )
Culture
The beliefs, practices, customs, and language of a group of people that is passed on between generations
Ethnicity
A classification of people based on national origin or culture
Extended family
A family composed of parents, their children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Fast
To refrain from consuming food ( sometimes food and drink )
Nuclear family
A family consisting of parents and their children
Personal space
The distance that people require to comfortably communicate
Prejudice
Forming an opinion without having facts or information
Race
A classification or persons based on physical and biologic characteristics
Religion
Spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices
Sensitivity
The ability to appreciate the personal characteristics of others
Spirituality
A person’s need to find meaning and purpose in life
Stereotyping
Believing that everyone in a group is the same
Which is false?
A. Culture influences health and illness practices
B. Culture and religion influence food practices
C. Cultural and religious practices are allowed in nursing centers
D. A person must follow all beliefs and practices of his or her culture and religion
D. A person just follow all beliefs and practices of his or her culture and religion
An extended family includes A. Parents and their children B. Grandparents and grandchildren C. Parents and their siblings D. Parents, their children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
D. Parents, their children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Which will not benefit a person of a different culture or religion?
A. Being sensitive to the beliefs of the person
B. If a person refuses a certain food, trying to tell him how nutritious it is
C. Being patient and listening attentively
D. Treating his religious objects with respect
B. If a person refuses a certain food, trying to hell him how nutritious it is
A resident plans to leave the center Sunday morning to attend church with her daughter. Which is incorrect?
A. Reminding her of the time she will be picked up
B. Assisting her to the entrance where she will meet her daughter
C. Telling the resident you have many people to help besides her
D. Making sure she had the appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
C. Telling the resident you have many people to help besides her
You are assisting Mr. Miller with putting on his shoes. His pastor knocks on the door of his room. You should
A. Ask the pastor to come back later
B. Sit down and visit with Mr. Miller and his pastor
C. Leave the room immediately
D. Finish putting on Mr. Miller’s shoes, make sure his call signal is within reach, and then leave so they can talk in private
D. Finish putting on Mr. Miller’s shoes, make sure his call signal is within reach, and then leave so they can talk in private
You come to Mrs. Garland’s room to help her get ready for bed. She is sitting in her chair praying the rosary. You should
A. Ask her to set her rosary aside because it is time for bed
B. Pretend you did not notice she was praying
C. Tell her to call you when she is finished
D. Ask another assistant to help her
C. Tell her to call you when she is finished
Mrs. Santi is catholic. Today she became unresponsive. Her son has been at her bedside all evening and is very concerned. When you arrive to reposition Mrs. Santi , her son says, “ I wish a priest could be called to pray with us and give my mom the sacrament of the sick. “ Which response is best?
A. Call the priest for the family
B. Report this to the nurse immediately
C. Tell the son that things may be better in the morning
D. Make Mrs. Santi comfortable and report this at the end of your shift
B. Report this to the nurse immediately
Which religion does not permit the use of whole blood transfusions? A. Catholic B. Jehovah’s witness C. Lutheran D. Seventh - day Adventist
B. Jehovah’s witness
Mr. khan is practicing Muslim. Which of the following is false?
A. He may offer prayers five times a day
B. He does not eat pork
C. He reads from the holy bible
D. He follows the scriptures of the Korean ( Qur’an )
C. He reads from the holy bible
Which dietary regulations does someone of the Jewish faith follow? A. A kosher diet B. A vegetarian diet C. No alcohol D. A seafood diet
A. A kosher diet
Mrs. Sanchez speaks only Spanish. Which of the following will not be helpful? A. Using gestures B. Finding a interpreter C. Speaking loudly D. Using pictures
C. Speaking loudly
Which of the following regulations is not classification Christian? A. Buddhist B. Catholic C. Mormon D. Lutheran
A. Buddhist
Lack of eye contact A. Always signifies disrespect B. May be a sign of modesty C. Means the person is not acting attention D. Shows the person is rude
B. May be a sign of modesty
A resident always keeps his bible on the bedside table. Which is true?
A. Nothing should be placed on top of it
B. When he is out of the room, place it in a drawer
C. It should he kept on a bookshelf
D. Let another resident borrow it
A. Nothing should be placed on top of it
Gestures A. Mean the same in every culture B. Should never be used C. Can easily be misinterpreted D. Are always offensive
C. Can easily be misinterpreted
