Culture, Diversity, and Prejudice

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Which scenario best illustrates cultural conflict in a healthcare setting?

A healthcare provider, aware of a client's cultural preference for traditional medicine, integrates it with prescribed treatments.
A healthcare team respects a client's decision to seek advice from a spiritual leader alongside medical treatment.
A client, new to a country, feels overwhelmed adapting to the local customs while also managing a chronic illness.
A healthcare worker insists that a client follow a dietary plan that contradicts the client's cultural food preferences. (correct)

In health care, what does cultural competence primarily involve?

Focusing primarily on translating medical information accurately for patients from diverse backgrounds.
The ability to deliver care that is respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and linguistic needs of clients. (correct)
Treating all patients the same way to ensure equality and avoid potential bias.
Adhering strictly to the established medical protocols regardless of a patient's background.

A support worker is caring for an elderly client who comes from a culture where adult children are expected to care for their aging parents. Which action demonstrates cultural sensitivity regarding family responsibilities?

Planning activities that involve the client’s children and grandchildren, recognizing their role in the client’s care and well-being. (correct)
Assuming the client’s children are neglecting their responsibilities if they are not present at every visit.
Encouraging the client to move into a long-term care facility to alleviate the burden on their children.
Discouraging the client’s family from being overly involved in care decisions to promote the client’s independence.

Which of the following best demonstrates cultural safety in a healthcare setting?

Creating an environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their cultural beliefs and practices without fear of judgment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How might a client's religious beliefs affect their healthcare decisions?

Religious beliefs may influence choices related to diet, medicine, birth practices, and end-of-life care. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A client tells their support worker that their illness is caused by supernatural forces and seeks traditional remedies. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the support worker?

Acknowledge the client's beliefs and, if possible, integrate traditional practices with prescribed treatments, while ensuring they do not interfere with medical care. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When communicating with a client from a different culture, why is it important to be aware of the use of certain words and phrases?

Because some words and phrases may have different meanings or be misinterpreted in different cultures. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can differences in personal space preferences impact interactions with clients from diverse cultures?

Some clients may feel uncomfortable if a healthcare provider stands too close, while others may perceive distance as aloofness. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym DIPPS stand for in the context of providing culturally sensitive care?

Dignity, Independence, Privacy, Preference, and Safety (A) Signup and view all the answers

A healthcare provider notices they are making assumptions about a client based on stereotypes related to their cultural background. What is the most appropriate action to take?

Acknowledge the stereotypes, challenge these biases, and focus on understanding the client as an individual. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Diversity

The state of different individuals and cultures co-existing.

Ethnicity

Groups sharing common history, language, geography, national origin, religion, or identity.

Culture

Characteristics of a group including language, values, beliefs, habits, ways of life, and traditions.