40 Questions
What is the main difference between complementary medicine and alternative medicine?
Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, while alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine
Which concept emphasizes the viewpoint that mind and body are indivisible, and well-being is a combination of personal satisfaction and contributions to the larger community?
Humanism
What does spirituality involve according to the text?
Relationship with self, others, and higher power
Which statement best describes the degree of involvement with spiritual community mentioned in the text?
It helps the patient cope
What characterizes Western medical practices as mentioned in the text?
They are conventional medicine, biomedicine, & allopathic medicine
What is the primary focus of naturopathy?
Stimulating the body's natural healing processes
How does acupuncture work?
By moderating the flow of qi through the use of needles at acupuncture points
What is the primary objective of guided imagery?
To use focused attention to change behavior and reactions to stressors
What is the main purpose of biofeedback?
To use visible or audible evidence to help control physiological responses
How does music therapy primarily help during procedures?
By reducing pain intensity and distress
What is the ultimate goal of the theory mentioned in the text?
To provide culturally congruent nursing care practices
What is the term used for the study of distance between people in their interactions?
Proxemics
Which component of cultural competence involves face-to-face encounters with individuals from diverse backgrounds and adapting previously held beliefs to prevent stereotyping?
Cultural Encounters
What should caregivers be aware of when working in a patient's intimate zone, according to the text?
The patient's response at all times
What is the main focus of culturally responsive care, as described in the text?
Focusing on integrating client's values & beliefs into the plan of care
Which term refers to the state of being different in terms of sex, gender, age, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, educational attainment, and religious affiliation?
Diversity
What does cultural competence refer to in the context of healthcare?
The caregiver's ability to work effectively within the cultural context of the patient
Which aspect of culture encompasses thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups?
Culture
What is the term for caregiver's ability to communicate effectively with patients from different cultural backgrounds?
Cultural competence
Which term refers to the beliefs, customs, and values that influence physical assessment in healthcare?
Cultural concepts
What does ethnocentrism refer to?
Belief in the superiority of one's own culture and lifestyle
What is the main goal of the Theory of Culture Care: Diversity and Universality?
To provide culturally responsive care taking into account the client's cultural context
What is the definition of prejudice?
Preconceived notion that is not based on sufficient knowledge
What does diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aim to achieve in healthcare?
Increasing access to care and decreasing disparities in care while reflecting and representing the community more fully
What is stereotyping in the context of cultural concepts?
Assumptions that an individual reflects all characteristics of a larger group
Which traditional Latin American healing system uses religious rituals, herbs, cleansing rites, and prayers in their healing therapies?
Curanderismo
What is the focus of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
Using acupuncture and acupressure for healing
What does Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, focus on?
Balancing individual health and quality of life using diet and herbal treatment
Which healing modality emphasizes the uninterrupted flow of body energy or Qi?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
What is the central belief of Native American Healing?
The Great Power or Divine Spirit is the only one who heals
Which term refers to the process of developing a new cultural identity by incorporating traits from another culture, often from the host society or dominant culture?
Assimilation
What does the term 'ethnography' refer to in the context of cultural concepts?
Study of human cultures with a focus on cultural patterns of behaviors and thoughts
What is the relationship between the terms 'ethnicity' and 'race' as mentioned in the text?
Ethnicity is often used interchangeably with the term race
What does 'racism' refer to as discussed in the text?
Assumptions held about other groups such as that race is biologically discrete and unequal
What does 'cultural desire' encompass as mentioned in the text?
Intrinsic motivation to engage in the process of becoming culturally competent
Which term refers to the study of human cultures with a focus on cultural patterns of behaviors and thoughts?
Ethnography
What is the term for the process of incorporation of traits from another culture, often from the host society or dominant culture?
Assimilation
Which concept holds no scientific merit and groups humans based on ancestry and cultural & social characteristics?
Race
What is referred to as assumptions held about other groups such as that race is biologically discrete and unequal?
Racism
Which term emphasizes the relationship among individuals who believe they share cultural characteristics that make them a distinct group?
Ethnicity
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