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Which term refers to the process by which an individual or group adopts the cultural traits of another culture?
Cultural assimilation
What term describes an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
What term refers to the variety of different cultures within a society or organization?
Cultural diversity
What term describes the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Cultural shock
Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
Having the skills and knowledge to provide effective nursing care
Which of the following is an example of a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
Physical characteristics
What does culture refer to?
All of the above
Why is cultural awareness important in nursing practice?
To provide effective nursing care
What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
Suffering pain in silence
What percentage of the United States population younger than age 1 in 2011 were minorities?
50.4%
Why is it important to discuss folk practices with the appropriate health care team member?
To gather more information about the patient's specific folk practices
What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
Patients may be less open to sharing information
Which of the following best defines acculturation?
The process of learning and adopting a new culture
What is cultural shock?
The feeling of shock when encountering a new culture with different values and practices
What is the definition of a value?
A principle or standard that has meaning or worth to an individual
What are the three major health belief systems?
Scientific, spiritual, and holistic
Which of the following best describes culture?
Culture is diverse and dynamic
What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
Stereotype
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Assimilation
Which of the following is NOT a reason why family members should not be relied upon to interpret medical or health information?
They may not be proficient in medical terminology
What is the significance of using professional interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency?
It reduces the likelihood of medical errors
What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
All of the above
What should nurses do when using interpreters?
Ask the interpreter to give exact translations
Which dimension of time is related to clock time versus social time?
The first dimension
Which dimension of time relates to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
The second dimension
In cultures with a flexible orientation to time, when do appointments typically start?
When the person arrives
In cultures where time is less flexible, when are appointments and social events expected to start?
At the agreed-on time
For many individuals, which type of events may be flexible in terms of time?
Social events
What do past-oriented individuals maintain?
Traditions from the past
Which of the following is NOT a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
Education
What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Acculturation
What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
The patient may be less open to sharing information
Which term describes the process by which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices, sometimes at the cost of losing some of his or her cultural heritage?
Assimilation
What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
Stereotyping
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Culture shock
Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
Having the skills and knowledge required to provide effective nursing care
Which term refers to the process by which an individual or group adopts the cultural traits of another culture?
Cultural assimilation
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Cultural shock
What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Assimilation
What percentage of the United States population younger than age 1 in 2011 were minorities?
50.4%
What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
Silence and stoicism
What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
Providing professional interpreters
Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
Understanding and respecting the beliefs, values, and practices of individuals from different cultures
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Acculturation
What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
Silent stoicism
Why is it important to discuss folk practices with the appropriate health care team member?
To ensure that the folk practices do not conflict with prescribed medications
Which of the following is NOT a reason why family members should not be relied upon to interpret medical or health information?
Using family members to interpret may raise privacy issues protected by HIPAA.
According to the text, what is one implication for nursing practice when addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
Nurses should have interpreters available to facilitate communication.
What does the text recommend nurses do when using interpreters?
Address the interpreter, not the patient.
What is the significance of using professional interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency?
It reduces the likelihood of medical errors compared to using ad hoc interpreters.
Which dimension of time is related to clock time versus social time?
Flexible orientation
In cultures where time is less flexible, when are appointments and social events expected to start?
At the agreed-on time
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Culture shock
What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
Using professional interpreters
What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
Decreased patient satisfaction
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Acculturation
What is the term for the socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, values, customs, arts, and all other characteristics of people that guide their view of the world?
Culture
What percentage of the United States population younger than age 1 in 2011 were minorities?
50.4%
Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
Effective nursing care
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Assimilation
Which term refers to the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Cultural shock
What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
Stereotype
What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
To use professional interpreters
What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
Cultural conflict
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Assimilation
What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
Stereotyping
What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Culture shock
What is the definition of a belief?
Something that a person accepts as true
What is the term for a set of behaviors that one follows?
Practice
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Cultural shock
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Cultural assimilation
Which of the following is NOT a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
Education
What may be perceived as a mental illness in one society may not be considered a mental illness in another society.
True
Which dimension of time relates to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
Past-oriented
What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
Patients may be less open to sharing information
Which of the following is NOT a reason why family members should not be relied upon to interpret medical or health information?
They may unintentionally or intentionally omit or alter important information.
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Cultural shock
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Acculturation
What is the significance of using professional interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency?
It reduces the likelihood of medical errors.
Which dimension of time is related to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
Social time
For many individuals, which type of events may be flexible in terms of time?
Social events
In cultures where time is less flexible, when are appointments and social events expected to start?
At the agreed-on time
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Culture shock
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Cultural assimilation
What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
To provide professional interpretation
Which term refers to the socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, values, customs, arts, and all other characteristics of people that guide their view of the world?
Culture
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Cultural assimilation
What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for the variety of different cultures within a society or organization?
Cultural diversity
What is the term for the process by which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices, sometimes at the cost of losing some of his or her cultural heritage?
Acculturation
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Culture shock
What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
Stereotype
Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
Having the skills and knowledge required to provide effective nursing care
Which of the following is a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
Physical characteristics
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
Acculturation
What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
Decreased patient openness and adherence
Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
The ability to provide culturally appropriate care
Which term describes the process by which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices, sometimes at the cost of losing some of his or her cultural heritage?
Cultural assimilation
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Cultural shock
What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
Stereotype
What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
To use professional interpreters
Which of the following is NOT a risk of relying on family members to interpret medical or health information?
Family members may not be proficient in medical terminology.
What is one implication for nursing practice in regards to addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
Nurses should provide written materials in the patients' native language.
What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
What is one tip for using interpreters when communicating with patients?
Ask the interpreter to give you exact translations.
Which dimension of time is related to clock time versus social time?
Flexible orientation
In cultures with a flexible orientation to time, when do appointments typically start?
When a majority of the participants arrive
Which dimension of time relates to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
Past-oriented
What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
Culture shock
What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
Silence
What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
Which term refers to the socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs, values, customs, arts, and all other characteristics of people that guide their view of the world?
Culture
What is the term for the tendency for humans to think that their ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right, proper, and natural ways?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
Stereotype
What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices, sometimes at the cost of losing some of his or her cultural heritage?
Acculturation
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Acculturation = The process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices Cultural Competence = The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures Cultural Shock = The discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture Past-oriented = Individuals who maintain traditions that were meaningful in the past
Match the following terms to their correct descriptions in the context of time orientation:
Clock time versus social time = The first dimension of time, related to whether events start at the agreed-on time or when a majority of the participants arrive Flexible orientation to time and events = A cultural perception of time where appointments take place when the person arrives Time is less flexible = A cultural perception of time where appointments and social events are expected to start at the agreed-on time Predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future = The second dimension of time
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Belief = An opinion or conviction that a person holds as true Value = A deeply held principle or standard that people use to make judgments about the world Culture = The shared beliefs, values, and practices that characterize a group or community Ethnocentrism = The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Interpreter = A person who translates spoken or written language Dominant culture = The culture that is the most powerful, widespread, or influential at a given time Minority = A group of people who are different from the dominant culture in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics Cultural Relativism = The principle that all cultures are equally valid and that their value is determined by their own standards
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Culture = The shared beliefs, values, and practices that characterize a group or community Acculturation = The process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices Cultural Competence = The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures Ethnocentrism = The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Cultural Shock = The discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture Clock time = The time as indicated by a clock, in contrast to social time Social time = The time that is considered appropriate or normal in a particular society or group Past-oriented = Individuals who maintain traditions that were meaningful in the past
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Interpreter = A person who translates spoken or written language Cultural Relativism = The principle that all cultures are equally valid and that their value is determined by their own standards Ethnocentrism = The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture Cultural Competence = The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Clock time = The time as indicated by a clock Social time = The time that is considered appropriate or normal in a particular society or group Flexible orientation to time and events = A cultural perception of time where appointments take place when the person arrives Time is less flexible = A cultural perception of time where appointments and social events are expected to start at the agreed-on time
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Interpreter = A person who translates spoken or written language Cultural Competence = The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures Ethnocentrism = The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture Acculturation = The process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Culture = The shared beliefs, values, and practices that characterize a group or community Cultural Shock = The discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture Ethnocentrism = The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture Cultural Competence = The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures
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