30 Questions
Which term is now being used instead of 'cultural competence' in the provision of care for diverse populations?
Cultural safety
What is culture?
A complex social concept
Which objective discusses the impact of cultural values, practices, and norms on communication and relationships?
Objective 4.2
What is the main focus of Objective 4?
Cultural competence in diverse populations
Which of the following factors can influence a person's views about health care delivery in general and nursing care in particular?
Education
Which of the following is a grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities?
Race
Which of the following contexts can influence access to healthcare?
Sociopolitical Context
Which of the following factors can affect health and health outcomes?
Beliefs and Attitudes
Which term refers to the process where individuals from one culture interact with and adopt the practices and values of another culture, while still retaining their own distinct culture?
Acculturation
What is the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others and should be the norm?
Ethnocentrism
What term refers to socially transmitted beliefs, values, norms, and practices that lead to similar behaviors across similar situations?
Cultural patterns
What is the process by which individuals adopt a new culture, essentially replacing their original culture?
Assimilation
According to the text, what is the purpose of self-reflection?
All of the above
What is reflexive practice?
All of the above
What are the factors that influence communication with Indigenous populations?
All of the above
What is the impact of colonization on communication with Indigenous peoples?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a central principle of cultural safety?
Care with individual and organizational discrimination
What is cultural safety?
An approach that considers historical and social contexts as well as structural and interpersonal power imbalances
Why is cultural sensitivity important in healthcare?
To engage with clients who are in the minority in some way
What is the role of nurses in addressing cultural assumptions and lack of knowledge?
To inform and educate individuals about health conditions and treatment options
Which of the following is an important aspect of cultural competence in nursing?
Understanding cultural differences and responding accordingly
What is the definition of cultural humility in nursing?
A commitment to learn from the person and critically self-reflect
Why is cultural safety important in healthcare?
All of the above
How can cultural safety be applied to nursing practice?
By revising and respecting the rights of the person
According to the text, what was the intent of the Indian Act?
To assimilate Indigenous peoples into a Eurocentric society
What were some of the impacts of the Indian Act?
Creation of Indigenous reserves
How did residential schools impact Indigenous children's communication?
They were forbidden to speak their language
What was the impact of the Sixties Scoop on Indigenous peoples?
It resulted in the loss of Indigenous cultural identity
What is self-determination for Indigenous peoples?
The act of reclaiming land, language, and cultural traditions
What is decolonization?
The attempt to undo colonialism and restore power, dominance, and control
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