unit 3 test Flashcards
engaging in the process of being able to transcend oneself in order to question the meaning and purpose in his/her life and the lives of other
spiritual wellness
self, family, friends, loved ones, are examples of
relationships
what are aspects of relationships that effect spirituality
love, hurt, trust, mistrust, communication
spirituality is different from
religion
people who are not religious can still be
spiritual
what can be considered spirituality
promoting inner strength
meaning and purpose of life
connection with self, other and the devine
the unique variations between individuals informed by genetics and cultural background, refined by experience and personal choice
diversity
race, gender, sexual orientation, age, education, abilities, life experiences, appearances are examples of
variations
practices that are unique to a particular group of people
culture
knowledge, customs, languages, habits, ceremonies are examples of
culture
comparative study of cultures to understand similarites and differences across human groups
transcultural nursing
appreciation of diversity is
cultural awareness
being careful not to offend someone
cultural sensitivity
acquiring specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes to ensure delivery of culturally congruent care
cultural competence
being open to them
cultural desire
one sidedness, tendency to lean a certain way
bias
negative attitudes towards others based on race, gender, sexual orientation
prejudices
believing you way of living is superior to other. cause of biases and prejudices
ethnocentrism
use their own values and lifestyles and the absolute guide in dealing with patients
cultural imposition
all people of certain racial or ethnic group are alike in certain aspects
cultural sterotype
behavior manifestations of prejudices
discrimination
what are the 4 culture and life transitions
pregnancy
childbirth
newborn
grief and loss
along with physical assessment we may need to do a
cultural assessment as well
what do you gather in a cultural assessment
famiy structure
communication patterns
food with cultural significance
time orientation
culture is composed of beliefs about
activity, social relations, motivation, perception of the world, perception of self
what are the 5 characteristics of culture
culture is learned
culture is not inherited but integrated throughout all interrelated components
culture is shared by all who belong to it
culture is unspoken
culture is dynamic
cultural characteristics are _____ rooted and _____ to change
deeply; difficult
patients reflect their cultural and ethnic heritage every time they
interact with the world around them
culture and race influence patient care in the areas of
communication
orientation to space and time
social organization
a cultural groups perception of itself , or a group identity such as values, language, geographical space, racial characteristics
ethnicity
is more biological (how a person looks)
race
the grouping of people based on biological similarities
race
on a diversity attitude scale you do not want to be at
intolerance
when do patients not usually do well
when they are in spiritual distress
spirituality has 4 keys what are they
religion, faith, hope, love
- may desire eucharist or mass daily
- sacrament of the anointing of the sick
- last rites
- baptism of infants if prognosis is grave
- praying the rosary
- holy water
- saints
roman catholicism
healthful living (no tea, alcohol, coffee or tobacco) sacred undergarment worn by men and women
mormonism
- do not celebrate birthdays or holidays
- refusal of blood products
- meat has to be cooked well and animal killed in a certain way
jehovah’s witness
- may engage in prayer three to five times a day facing Mecca
- face, hands and feet are washed before prayer
- after death, tradition washing of the body
islam (muslim)
- kosher certified foods
- sabbath is from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday
- cremation is prohibited or highly discouraged
- daily prayers are valued
judaism
- calm and peace at time of death
- three to five day period where body is not to be disturbed after death
- may be vegetarian
- avoid stimulants
- do not belive in healing through faith
buddhism
reincarnation and karma
personal hygiene important and must be daily
cremation common on day 2 after death
right hand for eating, left hand for toileting
hinduism
religious items kept on person or bed
direct eye contact may be avoided with those perceived to have authority
modesty very important
tend not to complain of pain
may use folk medicine
men traditionally hold ultimate authority
hispanic american culture
positive effect on health
enhanced quality of life
accept hardship and even mortality
peace and joy
spiritual well-being
spiritual health
balance of goals, beliefs, values and relationships
grows with age and experience
expressed through relationship with others or/and a supreme being
the strength of a persons _____ will indicate how well they _____ with illnesses
spirituality; cope
what 4 factors influence spirituality
acute illness
chronic illness
terminal illness
death experience
when doing a spiritual assessment what do you have to develop first with the patient in order for them to open up
trust
