Unit 11 Flashcards
Assigning certain beliefs and behaviors to groups without recognizing individuality
stereotyping
Every nurse should practice and every person should receive culturally _____ care.
competent
Affiliation resulting from a shared linguistic, racial, or cultural background
ethnicity
Being grounded in one’s own culture, but having the skills to be able to work in a multicultural environment
transcultural
Believing that one’s own ethnic group, culture, or nation is best
Ethnocentric
Incorporates a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-critique, to redressing the power of imbalances in the patient-clinician dynamic, and to developing mutually beneficial and advocacy partnerships with communities on behalf of individuals and defined populations
Cultural Humility
Experienced when neutral language, both verbal and nonverbal, is used in a way that reflects sensitivity and appreciation for the diversity of another
Cultural Sensitivity
Preconceived, deeply held, usually negative, judgement formed about other groups
Prejudice
Profound unequal health issues exist in various populations; these differences are recognized as health _____.
disparities
Shared values, beliefs, and practices of a particular group of people that are transmitted from one generation to the next and are identified as patterns that guide thinking and action.
Culture
What are some of the population trends in the 21st century?
Becoming more racially and ethnically diverse
*Minority Population will become majority in 2044
Growth in the number of older adults
* Long Lifespans
*Double population of Americans 65 Y/O and older expected to double in 2060 52 mil»95 mil
What are the negative affects of people living longer?
*Increases development of Chronic illness
*Social Isolation and depression resulting from family and friends passing
Life expectancy is longer for African Americans
TRUE OR FALSE
False
Shorter
Marginalized Population-
A subgroup of the population that tends to be hidden, overlooked, or on the outer edge.
Examples of a Marginalized populations
Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Transgender
Older adults
Recent immigrants