Cultural Practices and Health Assessments in Nursing
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What is the definition of cultural competence?

  • The ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • The caregiver's ability to work effectively within the cultural context of the patient (correct)
  • The state of being different based on factors such as sex, gender, age, culture, and ethnicity
  • The thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups
  • Which of the following is NOT considered a factor influencing diversity?

  • Religious affiliation
  • Level of education
  • Marital status (correct)
  • Socioeconomic status
  • What is the primary focus of cultural practices affecting health assessments?

  • Explanations of cultural variations influencing physical assessment
  • Nursing implications when interviewing a client from a different cultural background (correct)
  • Thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of cultural groups
  • Techniques of communication that can inhibit or enhance a health assessment
  • What does diversity refer to?

    <p>The state of being different based on various factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are factors such as culture and ethnicity important in health assessments?

    <p>They affect the caregiver's ability to work effectively within the cultural context of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ethnocentrism?

    <p>Belief in the superiority of one's own culture and lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of generalization in the context of culture?

    <p>Statements of specific cultural patterns that may not hold true at an individual level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between stereotypes and prejudice?

    <p>Stereotypes assume characteristics of a larger group, while prejudice is a preconceived notion not based on sufficient knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Theory of Culture Care: Diversity and Universality strive for?

    <p>Culturally responsive care that takes into account the context of the client's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in healthcare?

    <p>To increase access to care and decrease disparities while reflecting and representing the community more fully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Ayurveda?

    <p>Individualized diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which healing modality focuses on the uninterrupted flow of body energy or Qi?

    <p>Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main belief underlying Native American Healing?

    <p>The Great Power or Divine Spirit is the only one who heals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Curanderismo in healing therapies?

    <p>Religious rituals, herbs, cleansing rites, and prayers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modality involves the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils?

    <p>Aromatherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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