Cultural Competence - Midterm

Question 1

Culture - def

Answer 1

Social identity, passed from generation to generation, that includes communication, customs, beliefs, values and behaviors.

Question 2

Worldview - def

Answer 2

an individual’s perception of the world around them in relation to his/her culture.

Question 3

Cultural Diversity - def

Answer 3

variations amount cultural groups within a society.

Question 4

Generalization - def

Answer 4

a conclusion derived form limited or incomplete evidence/knowledge.

Question 5

Stereotype - def

Answer 5

categorizing a person or group based on an oversimplified, standardized image.

Question 6

Prejudice - def

Answer 6

an opinion based on insufficient knowledge or inaccurate stereotypes.
An unfounded, dislike, fear, or mistrust of a person or group.

Question 7

Ethnocentrism - def

Answer 7

the belief that one’s own culture is better than others.

Question 8

Assimilation - def

Answer 8

Full adoption of behaviors, customs, values and language of the mainstream culture.

Question 9

Acculturation -

Answer 9

The process of initially learning the norms and values of another culture and beginning to adopt the cultural behaviors and language.

Question 10

Cultural competence - def

Answer 10

Practicing effectively in cross cultural situations. Working well with others despite cultural differences.

Question 11

Cultural Sensitivity - def

Answer 11

considering the cultural needs of others while providing care. Recognizing personal beliefs and values and ensuring they do not negatively impact nursing care.

Question 12

Health Disparity - def

Answer 12

inconsistency in health status or outcomes related to environment, access to care, utilization of care, or quality of care.