Culture

Question 1

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Answer 1

Constellation of related factors - economic stability, education, social and community context, neighborhood and built environment and health and healthcare

Affect a person from preconception to death

EBP indicates that poverty has greatest influence on health status.

Question 2

Cultural and Linguistic Appropriate Services

Answer 2

Congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system among professionals that enables work in cross-cultural situations

Question 3

Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer 3

Services cannot be denied to people of limited English proficiency

Question 4

Limited English proficiency (LEP)

Answer 4

are at risk for poor health care outcomes due to the barrier that language presents during health care delivery interactions

Health care facilities may have established interpreters who can assist with therapeutic communication.

Question 5

Cultural Competence

Answer 5

Refers to the complex integration of knowledge, attitudes and skills, which work together to enhance cross-cultural communication and promote meaningful interactions with patients & (other health care providers)