Nurseing 4 culture

Question 1

Emic Worldview

Answer 1

Emic Worldview- how you see your culture (subject that belongs to culture)

Question 2

Etic worldview-

Answer 2

Etic worldview- how others(outsides/observers) see your culture

Question 3

Enculturation

Answer 3

normalizing your own culture as a child

Question 4

Acculturation/Assimilation

Answer 4

joining a new culture

Question 5

Biculturalism-

Answer 5

Biculturalism- An individual identifies with two or more cultures

Question 6

Culture shock-

Answer 6

Culture shock- not understanding a local culture and feeling foolish

Question 7

Transcultural nursing-

Answer 7

Transcultural nursing- a comparative study of cultures to understand similarities and differences across human groups.

Question 8

Culturally congruent care

Answer 8

Culturally congruent care-care that fits the people’s valued life patterns and set of meanings- which is generated from the people themselves

Question 9

Ethnocentrism

Answer 9

Ethnocentrism-a tendency to hold one’s own way of life as superior to others.

Question 10

Cultural impositions

Answer 10

Cultural impositions- using one’s own values & lifeways as the absolute guide in dealing w/ clients & interpreting their behavior

Question 11

Naturalistic practitioners

Answer 11

Naturalistic practitioners- illness caused by natural, impersonal, and biological forces

Question 12

Personalistic practitioners

Answer 12

Personalistic practitioners- health & illness can be caused by active influences of an external agent which can be human or nonhuman

Question 13

CULTURE BOUND SYNDROME-

Answer 13

Illness constituted by the personal, social, & cultural explanations and reactions of a given society to perceived dysfunctions or abnormalities in its members. Hwa- Byung: Korean culture bound syndrome

Question 14

Common Health Problems by Specific Population

Native Americans/Alaska

Answer 14

Native Americans/Alaska Native-heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver, DM, fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 15

Common Health Problems by Specific Population

African Americans-

Answer 15

African Americans- HTN, CVA, sickle cell anemia, lactose intolerance, keloids

Question 16

Common Health Problems by Specific Population

Asians

Answer 16

Asians-HTN, CA of the liver, lactose intolerance, thalassemia

Question 17

Common Health Problems by Specific Population

Hispanics-

Answer 17

Hispanics- DM, lactose intolerance

Question 18

Common Health Problems by Specific Population

Whites-

Answer 18

Whites- breast CA, heart disease, HTN, DM, obesity

Question 19

Common Health Problems by Specific Population

Eastern European Jews-

Answer 19

Eastern European Jews- Cystic Fibrosis, Gaucher’s disease, spinal muscular atrophy, Tay-Sachs’ disease

Question 20

Complementary Therapies-
CHA- Complimentary Health Approaches
What is the Difference?

Answer 20

Complementary Therapies- Used with traditional medical interventions. Complement the medical treatment. (old name)
Alternative Modalities- Not included in the scope of conventional medical care
CHA- Complimentary Health Approaches(newest name)

Question 21

IH- Integrative Health

Answer 21

IH- Integrative Health is a combination of complimentary and conventional health approaches

Question 22

What is CAT

Answer 22

CHA- Complimentary Health Approaches
Mind, body, and spirit are integrated & together influence health and illness
Health is a balance of body systems; mental, social, and spiritual as well as physical
Illness is a manifestation of imbalance or disharmony
Symptoms are a sign or reflection of a deeper instability within the person; restoring physical and mental harmony will alleviate the symptoms. Healing is a slow process that involves the whole person.

Question 23

Allopathic Therapies

Answer 23

Illness occurs either in the mind or the body, which are separate entities.
Health is the absence of disease

The main causes of illness are considered to be pathogens (bacteria or viruses) or biochemical imbalances.
Curing seeks to destroy the invading organism or repair the affected part.

Emphasis is on disease and high technology. Drugs, surgery and radiation are among the key tools for dealing with medical problems

Question 24

HOLISM

Answer 24

Underlies many CAT- mind, body, emotions, and spirit are connected and function as a unified whole.

Question 25

MOST FREQUENTLY USED CAT PRODUCT

Answer 25

CAT-Fish oil was the #1 natural product among adults, with 7.8% using it in2012.

This is a change from 2007, when echinacea was#1. Melatonin was the #2 natural product used by children in 2012.

Question 26

The mind and body approaches most commonly used by adults include

Answer 26

yoga, chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, meditation, and massagetherapy.

Question 27

Describe the five categories of CAT

WHOLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS-

Answer 27

1. WHOLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS- Shamanism (most widlly practiced medical system on planet)
   Homeopathy (remedies derived from plants, minerals, animals)
   Naturopathy (do no harm, nature heals all)
   Chiropractic medicine

Question 28

Describe the five categories of CAT

MIND-BODY MODALITIES-

Answer 28

MIND-BODY MODALITIES- Relaxation
Meditation
Guided imagery
Prayer
Aromatherapy

Question 29

Describe the five categories of CAT

ENERGY MEDICINE MODALITIES

Answer 29

ENERGY MEDICINE MODALITIES
Chakras(concentrated energy in the body and spirit)
Aura 
Therapeutic touch
Healing touch

Question 30

Describe the five categories of CAT

BIOLOGICALLY BASED PRACTICES

Answer 30

BIOLOGICALLY BASED PRACTICES
Botanicals (herbal supplements)
Nutritional supplements
Not regulated by the FDA in US
Teaching tips 28-1 for using herbs and supplements

Question 31

Describe the five categories of CAT

MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED PRACTICES

Answer 31

MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED PRACTICES
Therapeutic massage
Rolfing 
Shiatsu
Feldenkrais
Alexander
Myofascial release
Breaks up tension held in body structures(all these)
Promote communication between mind-body structures
Promote detoxification
Improve body functioning