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Which term refers to the process by which an individual or group adopts the cultural traits of another culture?
What term describes an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
What term refers to the variety of different cultures within a society or organization?
What term describes the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
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Which of the following is an example of a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
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What does culture refer to?
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Why is cultural awareness important in nursing practice?
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What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
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What percentage of the United States population younger than age 1 in 2011 were minorities?
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Why is it important to discuss folk practices with the appropriate health care team member?
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What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
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Which of the following best defines acculturation?
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What is cultural shock?
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What is the definition of a value?
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What are the three major health belief systems?
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Which of the following best describes culture?
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What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
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What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why family members should not be relied upon to interpret medical or health information?
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What is the significance of using professional interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency?
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What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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What should nurses do when using interpreters?
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Which dimension of time is related to clock time versus social time?
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Which dimension of time relates to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
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In cultures with a flexible orientation to time, when do appointments typically start?
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In cultures where time is less flexible, when are appointments and social events expected to start?
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For many individuals, which type of events may be flexible in terms of time?
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What do past-oriented individuals maintain?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
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What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
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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?
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What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
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What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
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Which term refers to the process by which an individual or group adopts the cultural traits of another culture?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What percentage of the United States population younger than age 1 in 2011 were minorities?
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What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
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What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
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Why is it important to discuss folk practices with the appropriate health care team member?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why family members should not be relied upon to interpret medical or health information?
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According to the text, what is one implication for nursing practice when addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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What does the text recommend nurses do when using interpreters?
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What is the significance of using professional interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency?
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Which dimension of time is related to clock time versus social time?
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In cultures where time is less flexible, when are appointments and social events expected to start?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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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?
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What percentage of the United States population younger than age 1 in 2011 were minorities?
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Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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Which term refers to the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
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What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
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What is the term for the tendency to think that one's own ways of thinking, acting, and believing are the only right ways?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the definition of a belief?
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What is the term for a set of behaviors that one follows?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
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What may be perceived as a mental illness in one society may not be considered a mental illness in another society.
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Which dimension of time relates to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
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What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why family members should not be relied upon to interpret medical or health information?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What is the significance of using professional interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency?
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Which dimension of time is related to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
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For many individuals, which type of events may be flexible in terms of time?
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In cultures where time is less flexible, when are appointments and social events expected to start?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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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?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
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What is the term for the variety of different cultures within a society or organization?
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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?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
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Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
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Which of the following is a primary characteristic of cultural diversity?
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What is the term for the process in which a new member takes on the dominant culture's values, beliefs, and practices?
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What is a possible consequence of not accepting a patient's beliefs and practices?
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Which of the following best describes cultural competence?
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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?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
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What is the role of nurses in addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk of relying on family members to interpret medical or health information?
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What is one implication for nursing practice in regards to addressing communication barriers for patients with limited English proficiency?
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What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
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What is one tip for using interpreters when communicating with patients?
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Which dimension of time is related to clock time versus social time?
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In cultures with a flexible orientation to time, when do appointments typically start?
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Which dimension of time relates to whether a culture is predominantly concerned with the past, present, or future?
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What is the term for the discomfort or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture?
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What is a possible cultural response to pain in some cultures?
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What is the term for an individual's tendency to view their own culture as superior to others?
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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?
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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?
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What is the term for an opinion or belief about a group of people that is ascribed to an individual?
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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?
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