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28 Cards in this Set
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the art of shedding one culture and assuming another
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acculturation
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a complex integrated system reflecting the whole of human behavior and experience
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culture
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a habitual activity passed along by family members
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custom
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the act of assuming the traits or behaviors of a given culture
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enculturation
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the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
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ethnocentrism
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ethnic group, people who share a common culture, race, or religion
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ethnos
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a group that differs from the majority population
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minority
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a behavior approved by group standards
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norm
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a physical characteristic not based on culture
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race
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a formal religious or other ceremonial act
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rite
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a stereotype behavior regulating religious, social, and professional behaviors in a variety of circumstances
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ritual
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an inflexible generalization about a group
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stereotype
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a group or subgroup having values and behavior patterns that differentiate it from other groups
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subculture
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the ideas customs and behaviors within a group or subgroup
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values
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developing cultural sensitivity is vital in order for the examiner to be successful in:
a. performing a physical examination b. recognizing and accepting health beliefs that differ from his or her own beliefs c. identifying patients at high risk for various diseases d. applying statistical trends of various ethnic and cultural groups |
recognizing and accepting health beliefs that differ from his or her own beliefs
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the balance of hot and cold and its relationship to wellness is a concept that:
a. has been proven to be without validity b. is common only in the underdeveloped nations c. has led to poor sanitization practice in many areas of the world d. is believed by members of many cultures, including arabs, asians, filipinos, and hispanics |
is believed by members of many cultures, including arabs, asians, filipinos, and hispanics
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Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups allow the practioner to:
a. predict with complete accuracy the behavior and attitude of the patient b. utilize stereotypic judgements to anticipate the patient's need for instruction and support c. understand the behaviors, practices, and problems observed d. change the behavior and/or practices of the patient to conform to health care practice |
understand the behaviors, practices, and problems observed
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Which of the following is an example of a cultural characteristic?
a. skin color b. intelligence c. skull size d. shared belief |
shared belief
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An integral part of the overall effort to respond adequately to a person in need is:
a. cultural awareness b. ethnocentric bias c. political correctness d. racial alertness |
cultural awareness
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A young mother brings her infant to the emergency department with a high temperature and dehydration. Which of the following question sued by an examiner demonstrates cultural awareness?
a. when did the symptoms begin? b. What do you think is causing this illness c. has your child been exposed to any sick children recently d. what have you already done at home to manage your child illness |
what do you think is causing this illness
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Which group is most likely to be subjected to invasive cardiac procedures in the united states?
a. middle class black individuals b. whilte males c. upper class females d. lower class asians |
white mailes
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A common mistake made by health care professionals is to:
a. acknowledge the practice of folk or herbal remedies b. adapt health care concepts to meet the needs of individuals of other cultures c. stereotype individuals based on color or ethnic group d. carefully assess the understanding and beliefs of culturally diverse individuals |
stereotype individuals based on color or ethnic group
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All of the following are cultural considerations that affect health care except:
a. eye color, temperature, and visual acuity b. social class, age, and gender c. Ethnic traditions, level of education, and family relationships d. religious beliefs, dietary habits, and mode of communication |
eye color, temperature, and visual acuity
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Which of the following is an example of a physical as opposed to a cultural, characteristic:
a. language b. hair color c. skin color d. religious affiliation |
skin color
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despite repeated instruction over a period of 3 years, the mother of three young children has still not had her children immunized. Which of the following question would help the health care provider understand this situation?
a. when are you going to get your children immunized b. What are your beliefs about immunizations c. Wh have asked you to get your children immunized. Why has this not been done? d. Don't you understand that your children may get ill without immunizations |
what are your beliefs about immunizations
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Which of the following beliefs is characteristic of a present-oriented individual?
a.the individual understands the connection among past events and behaviors and future outcomes b. the individual anticipates a brighter future; values change as a coping style. c. the individual maintains behaviors that were meaningful in the past d. the individual accepts each day as it comes and sees the future as unpredictable |
the individual accepts each day as it comes and sees the future as unpredictable
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Which mode of communication may be offensive to a patient whose cultural perspective differs from that of a practitioner?
a. speaking in modulated tones b. allowing quiet time for reflection during an interview c. using reflection to repeat and clarify the information d. maintaining firm and direct eye contact |
maintaining firm and direct eye contact
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which of the following statements is an accurate interpretation of the concept of balancing hot and cold?
a. treatment to restore hot and cold balance requires the use of opposites b. the recommended treatment for cold condition is to serve cold foods c. the recommended treatment for hot condition is hot foods and cold medications d. ailments and treatments considered as hot or cold are related to the effect of body temperature |
treatment to restore hot and cold balance requires the use of opposites
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