Health & Wellness / Care for Families / Cultural Competence

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

Defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity. Perceptions of health vary by individual and are influenced by culture, family, and societal norms​
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Question 2

Wellness

Answer 2

An active pursuit of good physical, mental, and emotional health through lifestyle choices​

Question 3

Disease

Answer 3

Refers to pathological changes in the body or mind​

Question 4

Illness

Answer 4

A person’s unique response to a disease, involving altered functioning​

Question 5

Factors Affecting Health and Illness

Answer 5

Basic Human Needs: Food, shelter, safety, and other essentials.
Human Dimensions:
Physical: Genetics, age, gender.
Emotional: Psychological responses.
Intellectual: Education and knowledge levels.
Environmental: Living conditions, pollution.
Sociocultural: Economic status, family support.
Spiritual: Beliefs and values​
Risk Factors:
Modifiable: Lifestyle, habits.
Non-modifiable: Age, genetics​

Question 6

Primary Prevention

Answer 6

Health promotion and disease prevention (e.g., immunizations, health education).

Question 7

Secondary Prevention

Answer 7

Early detection and treatment (e.g., screenings, regular check-ups).

Question 8

Tertiary Prevention

Answer 8

Focused on rehabilitation and reducing disability (e.g., physical therapy, support groups)​

Question 9

Role of the Nurse in Promoting Health and Preventing Illness

Answer 9

Educating patients about healthy behaviors and preventive care.
Advocating for patient needs within healthcare systems.
Encouraging adherence to medical regimens and preventive screenings.
Supporting community health initiatives​

Question 10

Cultural Diversity

Answer 10

Involves recognizing differences in ethnicity, religion, language, and socioeconomic factors​

Question 11

Respect

Answer 11

Requires acknowledging and valuing cultural differences without bias​

Question 12

Beliefs about health and illness

Answer 12

Can vary widely; some may prefer traditional healers.

Question 13

Communication styles

Answer 13

Language and nonverbal cues differ.

Question 14

Family roles

Answer 14

Certain cultures prioritize collective decision-making​

Question 15

Understand cultural values and practices

Answer 15

Assess health beliefs and traditions.

Question 16

Develop self-awareness

Answer 16

Avoid ethnocentrism and implicit biases.

Question 17

Accommodate cultural practices

Answer 17

Integrate traditional practices when appropriate.

Question 18

Seek assistance

Answer 18

Engage cultural mediators or interpreters​