Notes chapter 6 Flashcards
society?
(a nation , community , or broad group of people who establish particular aims , beliefs , or standards of living and conduct
Culture?
is a set of learned values, beliefs, customs, and practices that are shared by a group and are passed from one generation to another.
A subculture?
shares many characteristics with the primary culture but has characteristic patterns of behavior and ideals that distinguish it from the rest of a cultural group.
A stereotype?
is a generalized expectation about forms of behavior , an individual, or a group
An ethnic stereotype?
is a fixed concept of how all members of an ethnic group act or think
They often believe that the beliefs and practices of their particular culture are best . This belief is called?
ethnocentrism
Culture Competence ?
The awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs and practices and their relation to those of others , which may be different
Understanding these variables and integrating an understanding into all aspects of nursing care is referred to as *?
transcultural nursing
Perhaps the person’s practice is related to race* ?
(a group of people who share biologic physical characteristics ) and hereditary factor
Ethnicity *?
-refers to a group of people who share a common social and cultural heritage based on shared traditions , national origin, and physical and biologic characteristics
-They often share social practices such as language , religion , dress , music , and food .
Nonverbal communication?
usually is expressed through body language
SPACE?
Cultural interpretation of space varies and is an important element of assessment .
The measurement of time?
the rhythms of people’s activities and interactions often have different meanings in various cultures
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION?
Cultural behavior is socially acquired, not genetically inherited.
Judaism* ?
Pesaḥ (Passover),
Shavuot (Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost), Sukkoth (Tabernacles
Judaism Organ transplants* ?
Donor organ transplants generally are not permitted by Orthodox Jews but with rabbinical consent are sometimes allowed.
MENNONITE (12 DIFFERENT GROUPS )*?
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Biology Variations ?
-When assessing these individuals , include these characteristics . Some of the obvious ones are body structure , skin color, and hair color and texture
-For example , the nurse probably expects a cultural group from the Scandinavian region to have many people with blond hair and blue eyes.
Mexican Predominant health belief system ?
Sometimes accept biomedical , but belief system is often heavily mixed with folk practices .
Blacks African American Predominant health belief system?
- Highly diverse. Many adhere to biomedical system .
-Others , particularly from rural areas , more closely follow folk health beliefs .
Chinese American Predominant health belief system?
-Holistic belief system is primary influence
-Accept biomedical interventions for serious illness, but possibly continue to practice traditional methods to reestablish natural balance.
AMERICAN INDIANS Predominant health belief system?
Historically , American Indians have been guided by sacred myths and legends that describe the tribes’ evolution from inception to the present time .
Mexican communication?
-Sustained direct eye contact is considered rude , immodest , or dangerous .
-evil eye
-touch is used
BLACKS (AFRICAN AMERICANS ) Communication ?
Personal space comfort area tends to be close .
Eye contact is sometimes uncomfortable , especially among older generation .
Chinese Communication ?
-Maintaining eye contact often is considered ill mannered and disrespectful.
-Uncomfortable when face to face. Prefer to sit side -to- side or at right angles to carry on conversation .
-Touching is not usual during conversation ;
AMERICAN INDIANS Communication ?
-Until recently , the Navajo language was unwritten In World War was unable to understand the Navajo language or infiltrate the code
-Instead of shaking hands people of this culture extend a hand and lightly touch the hand of the person they are greeting .
Black African Family Roles ? .
Women are primary decision makers in family and are frequently head of the household
Chinese Family Role ?
Older children have authority over younger children in family.
-involves the similarities shared among members of a group
-language and communication , and customs (art , dress , music)
-transmitted generationally ( heritage) or across groups ?
Culture
(the shared identity , bond , or kinship people feel with their country of birth or place of ancestral origin) ?
Ethnicity
-has traditionally been linked to biological or genetic traits , or shared origin or background . -cannot be identified scientifically?
race
is the belief in a force outside the person and material world that is superior .?
Transcendence
What religion, health and Illness -Do not typically allow euthanasia -Medications can be seen as harmful because they are chemical substances because chemical substances?
Buddhism
What religion-Some clients are vegetarians -Some clients avoid alcohol and tobacco -Clients might fast on holy days?
Buddhism
What religion death rituals -Many prefer for death to occur at home -The body is prepared by a male ?
Buddhism
What religion -Clients often use alternative or complementary practices -There is a common belief in faith healing can use laying on of hands “ during prayer -Clients might wish to anoint a client who is ill or near death -Organ donation is generally allowed ?
Christianity
What religion -Some avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. -Clients might fast during Lent?
Chrisitiany
What religion RELIGIOUS RITUALS -Some clients practice Holy Communion -Clients often have visits from spiritual leaders ( clergy ) ?
Chrisitiany
What religion RITUALS -Clients can use religious symbols or devotional prayer. -Clients might not permit cutting or shaving of the hair ?
Sikhism
what religion
-Illness can be a cause of past sins.
-Decisions might be made by the community, especially by senior family. Females defer to a spouse or family to make decisions
-Life-prolonging therapies might be discouraged.
-Clients might decline porcine-derived medications.?
Hinduism
What religion DEATH RITUALS
-Clients might want to lie on the floor while dying or the body might be placed on the following death with the head facing north
-care for the body should be by those same gender
-cremation can be used as way to purify the body following death ?
hinduism
What religion RELIGIOUS RITUALS
-Clients can use rituals for purity and prayer.
-Clients can use amulets or other symbols?
Hinduism
What religion
-Clients might not accept blood transfusions , even in life
-threatening situations
-Clients might avoid foods having or prepared with blood .
-Clients can choose burial or cremation ?
Jehovah’s Witnesses
What religion
-Clients often in balance between God and medicine.
-Clients can have an obligation to avoid substance use and stay healthy
-Clients might refuse treatment on the Sabbath.
-Clients can feel an obligation to visit the ill. Euthanasia is often not permitted?
Judaism
What religion
-On the eighth day after birth , males are usually circumcised
-Observing Sabbath is often important -It is often an obligation to visit the sick.
-Some clients practice a kosher diet ?
Judaism
What religion
-Someone often stays with the body Orthodox clients often have the body prepared by the Jewish Burial Society and do not typically permit autopsy
-Burial often occurs within 24 hr, unless this is during the Sabbath
-Cremation and embalming are generally not permitted?
Judaism
What religion
-Many clients avoid alcohol , tobacco use , and caffeine .
-Children are usually baptized at age 8 by immersion ?
Mormonism
What religion
-The dying client is usually not left alone.
-Last rites can include wearing temple clothes for burial .
-Burial is often preferred.
-Clients often have visit from spiritual leaders (local elders ) for blessing .
-Clients might prefer to wear temple undergarments?
Mormonism
4 C’S CULTURAL ASSESSMENT?
-call -cope -concern -caused
-What do you call the problem you are having now ?
-How do you cope with the problem ?
-What are your concerns regarding the problem ?
-What do you think caused the problem ?
