Cultural Practices in Health Assessments

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What does cultural competence refer to in the context of healthcare?

  • The ability to perform physical assessments on patients from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • The ability to communicate in different languages
  • The ability of a patient to understand their own culture
  • The ability of a caregiver to work effectively within the cultural context of the patient (correct)

Which of the following is an example of diversity in the context of healthcare?

  • Age (correct)
  • Nursing implications
  • Physical assessment techniques
  • Cultural communication variations

What is the main focus of cultural concepts in healthcare?

  • Nursing implications for clients from different cultures
  • The ability to communicate in different languages
  • Customs and beliefs of social groups (correct)
  • Physical assessment techniques

What is the definition of ethnocentrism?

<p>Belief in the superiority of one’s own culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves preconceived notions not based on sufficient knowledge?

<p>Stereotyping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Transcultural Nursing strive for?

<p>Culturally responsive care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To increase access to care and decrease disparities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of homeopathy?

<p>Stimulating self-healing capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of acupuncture?

<p>Moderating the flow of qi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes acupressure from acupuncture?

<p>Stimulation with finger pressure instead of needles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy combines physical fitness, meditation, and self-defense?

<p>Yoga (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of biofeedback?

<p>Controlling physiological responses using visible or audible evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy uses breathing and mental exercises combined with body movements?

<p>T’ai chi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of music therapy?

<p>Relaxation and distraction during procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of horticultural therapy?

<p>Gardening as adjunct therapy to occupational and physical therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of faith in spiritual therapy?

<p>Communication and fellowship with the Creator or Deity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes reflexology from acupressure?

<p>Use of sharp, thin needles at predefined pressure points (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of humor & laughter in miscellaneous therapies?

<p>Relieving tension/anger and helping learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes guided imagery from faith in spiritual therapy?

<p>Harnessing focused attention to change behavior and reactions to stressors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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