Week 5

Question 1

what is a competency

Answer 1

• an observable ability of a registered nurse at entry-lvl that integrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement required to practice nursing safely & ethically

Question 2

define cultural awareness

Answer 2

• self-examination and in-depth exploration of one’s own beliefs and values as they influence behavior

Question 3

define cultural sensitivity

Answer 3

• being able to reflect on the influence of one’s own culture on practice, and to appreciate, respect, and value cultural diversity
• gaining an understanding of others’ health beliefs and practices so that one’s actions demonstrate working towards equity and the avoidance of discrimination
• recognition and respect for cultural identity so that power balance exisst between the HCP and client

Question 4

what does cultural safety result in

Answer 4

• an enviro free of racism and discrimination, where people feel safe when receiving health care

Question 5

what is cultural humility

Answer 5

• process of self reflection to understand personal and systemic biases
• to develop and maintain respectful processes and relationships based on mutual trust
• involves humbly acknowledging oneself as a learner when it comes to understanding another’s experience
• acknowledging that HCP can never be expert or competent in another person’s culture, but instead demonstrate openness to learning

Question 6

define intergenerational trauma

Answer 6

• transmission of a collective emotional and psychological injury over the lifespan and across generations among indigenous people & continues to affect the health and well-being of young Indigenous men and women

Question 7

define disenfrachisement & how it relates to treaty status

Answer 7

• being deprived of treaty status

- occurs thru military service, uni education, gaining the right to vote, marrying nonindigenous men

Question 8

list the effects of intergenerational trauma among indigenous people

Answer 8

• poverty
• homelessness
• substance abuse
• violence
• loss of parenting skills
• repeated patterns of abuse behaviors & addiction
• mental health issue

Question 9

define cultural safety

Answer 9

• gaining an understanding of other’s health beliefs & practices so one’s actions demonstrate working toward equity
• recognition & respect for cultural identity