Culture Lesson 1 Quiz

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What is the behavior called when a nurse tells a patient that refusing to become an organ donor because of religious teachings is an immoral choice?

Cultural imposition

Which of the following is one of the critiques of transcultural healthcare discussed in the Lesson?

Increases healthcare access

Promotes cultural awareness and sensitivity

Blames ill health on cultural factors without addressing systemic barriers (correct)

Addresses systemic barriers effectively

What mode of action is a physician assistant performing when explaining to a patient that ginseng can cause life-threatening interactions with a prescribed medication?

Patterning and restructuring

Which of the following is the best example of racism?

Ms. J assumes that her African American patients are all on public aid and have a criminal record. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a recent immigrant who adapts to the dominant culture but retains practices from her country of origin?

Acculturated Signup and view all the answers

How is cultural competence defined?

The skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to function effectively in cross-cultural situations. Signup and view all the answers

What process describes P. immigrating to the U.S. and fully embracing his new cultural identity?

Assimilation Signup and view all the answers

What are systemic barriers to healthcare caused by?

Social or governmental factors that result in a disadvantage to specific groups of people. Signup and view all the answers

In which process is a person most likely to acquire a new cultural identity?

Assimilation Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the importance people place on social relationships such as family and friends in the Transcultural Assessment Model?

Social orientation Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes someone from India who continues to use only Ayurvedic medicine while living in the U.S.?

Heritage consistency Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of someone who has fully assimilated?

Heritage inconsistency Signup and view all the answers

How can culturally congruent care best be described?

Nursing care that preserves, maintains, or accommodates the cultural practices of the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of implementing linguistic competence standards?

Expanded access to interpreter services. Signup and view all the answers

Which patient is most likely to ignore the need for preventive health care?

Mr. M, who honors his elders and believes his lifespan is determined by fate. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by preservation and maintenance in healthcare?

Supporting a patient's cultural practice of resting when ill. Signup and view all the answers

Which model views each patient as unique in their cultural heritage and health behaviors?

The model of transcultural assessment developed by Giger and Davidhizar. Signup and view all the answers

What mode of action is performed when a prescriber recommends a special formulation to adhere to a patient's religious dietary restrictions?

Negotiation and accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the amount of power one perceives over their health outcomes?

Environmental control Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to physical characteristics and genetic predispositions in the Transcultural Assessment Model?

Biological variations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cultural Imposition

Cultural imposition occurs when individuals impose their beliefs on others, as demonstrated by a nurse labeling a patient's religious objection to organ donation as immoral.

Critiques of Transcultural Healthcare

One critique highlights the tendency to attribute health issues solely to cultural factors, neglecting systemic barriers that contribute to ill health.

Patterning and Restructuring

A healthcare provider discussing the risks of ginseng with a patient is an example of patterning and restructuring, which involves adjusting treatment plans based on individual patient contexts.

Racism in Healthcare

Racism can manifest in healthcare contexts, as shown by assumptions about a patient's socioeconomic status and criminal history based solely on race.

Acculturation

A recent immigrant who adapts to mainstream culture while maintaining aspects of their original culture is described as acculturated.

Cultural Competence

Cultural competence encompasses the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to engage effectively within diverse cultural contexts.

Assimilation

Assimilation describes the process whereby an individual fully adopts the dominant culture, illustrated by a long-term immigrant embracing American identity.

Systemic Barriers to Healthcare

Systemic barriers originate from social or governmental factors that disadvantage certain groups access to healthcare.

Acquisition of Cultural Identity

Assimilation is also the primary process through which individuals acquire a new cultural identity.

Social orientation in the Transcultural Assessment Model refers to the significance individuals place on their social relationships including family and community ties.

Heritage Consistency

A person from India continuing to use Ayurvedic medicine in the U.S. demonstrates heritage consistency by maintaining traditional health practices.

Heritage Inconsistency

An individual who has completely assimilated is likely to exhibit heritage inconsistency, showing little connection to cultural practices from their origin.

Culturally Congruent Care

Culturally congruent care in nursing respects and accommodates the cultural practices of patients, ensuring their cultural identity is preserved during treatment.

Linguistic Competence Standards

The implementation of linguistic competence standards has increased access to interpreter services, improving communication in healthcare settings.

Preventive Healthcare Ignorance

Mr. M., who values elders and fates, is less likely to seek preventive healthcare, reflecting beliefs that influence health behaviors.

Preservation and Maintenance

A nurse encouraging a patient to rest based on their cultural beliefs is practicing preservation and maintenance, supporting the patient's traditional practices.

Transcultural Assessment Model

Giger and Davidhizar's transcultural assessment model emphasizes the uniqueness of each patient’s cultural background and health behavior.

Negotiation and Accommodation

A prescriber who accommodates a patient's religious dietary restrictions demonstrates negotiation and accommodation in treatment planning.

Environmental Control

Environmental control focuses on an individual's perception of power over health outcomes, key in understanding health behavior and decision-making.

Biological Variations

Biological variations encompass observable physical traits, genetic predispositions, and psychological factors affecting health, integral to the Transcultural Assessment Model.

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This quiz tests your knowledge on key concepts from Culture Lesson 1, including cultural imposition and critiques of transcultural healthcare. It will help reinforce your understanding of how cultural factors impact healthcare practices and patient choices. Get ready to challenge your perceptions and broaden your critical thinking skills in cultural competence.