Exam 1

Question 1

Define Culture

Answer 1

Culture is the patterns of behaviors and thinking that people living in social groups learn, develop, and share

Question 2

Assimilation

Answer 2

adapting to and integrating characteristics of dominant culture as one’s own

Question 3

Acculturation

Answer 3

not only adapting to another culture but also accepting the majority group’s culture as one’s own

Question 4

Enculturation

Answer 4

the gradual acquisition of the characteristics and norms of a culture or group by a person, another culture, etc.

Question 5

Religion

Answer 5

organized community approach to spirituality (individuals share common characteristics, share belief in higher power, reason to talk to God, some form of communication)
-religion is more related to what is right and wrong

Question 6

Define Cultural Competence

Answer 6

-the ability to apply the knowledge and skills needed to provide high quality, evidence based care to clients of diverse backgrounds and beliefs to overcome barriers and access resources promoting health and wellness

Question 7

Characteristics of Cultural Competence

Answer 7

• value diversity
• capacity for cultural self assessment
• awareness of the different dynamics present when cultures interact
• knowledge about different cultures
• adaptability in providing nursing care that reflects an understanding of cultural diversity

Question 8

Complementary Therapy

Answer 8

any diverse array of practices, therapies, and supplements that are used in addition to conventional treatments

Question 9

Alternative Therapies

Answer 9

used to describe the use of diverse therapies instead of conventional therapies

Question 10

Culturally sensitive care

Answer 10

• possession of basic knowledge

- constructive attitudes towards diversity

Question 11

Culturally appropriate care

Answer 11

• application of underlying background knowledge

- knowledge must be possessed to provide the best care

Question 12

Culturally Competent Care

Answer 12

Attend to the total context of the individual’s situation

awareness of immigration status, stress factors, and cultural similarities/differences

Question 13

Guidelines for cultural care

Answer 13

• realize you MUST know and understand your heritage AND that of your patient
• examine your patient within the context of their health and illness practices
• select questions that are not complex
• do not ask questions rapidly
• pace questions throughout the physical exam
• encourage patients to discuss meanings of health and illness with you
• check for patient’s understanding and acceptance of recommendations
• touch the patient within the cultural boundaries of their heritage (manners are integral part of a nurse to patient relationship)

Question 14

What are vulnerable populations?

Answer 14

groups of people who are at a greater risk for diseases and reduced life span due to lack of resources and exposure to more risk factors.

Question 15

People can become vulnerable due to:

Answer 15

• financial circumstances
• place of residence
• education
• age
• functional or developmental status
• inability to communicate effectively
• presence of chronic or terminal illness or disability
• personal characteristics
• sexual preferences
• immigration status
• oppression (systematic limitation to access of resources)

Question 16

Spirituality

Answer 16

-the human experience that seeks to transcend self and find meaning and purpose through a connection with others, nature, and/or a supreme being

Question 17

How is data about a client’s spiritual beliefs obtained?

Answer 17

Through the client’s general history, through a nursing history, and by clinical observations