Ethics Nursing

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Acculturation

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the process of becoming adapted to a new or different culture

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Assimilation

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cultural absorption of a minority group into the main cultural body

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Biculturalism

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combining two distinct cultures in a single region

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culture

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shared values, beliefs, and practices of a particular group of people that are transmitted form one generation to the next are identified as a pattern that guide thinking and action

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enculturation

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adaption to the prevailing cultural patterns in society
adapts to their culture

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ethnicity

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affiliation resulting from shared linguistic, racial, or cultural background

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ethnocentrism

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believing that one's own ethnic group, culture, or nation is the best

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marginalized population

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a subgroup of the population that tends to be hidden, overlooked, or on the outer edge

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minority

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an ethic group smaller than the majority group

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prejudice

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preconceived, deeply held, usually negative, judgment formed about other groups

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stereotyping

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assigning certain beliefs and behaviors to groups without recognizing indiviuality

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transculturalism

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being grounded in one's own culture, but having the skills to be able to work in a multicultural environment

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worldview

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perspective shared by a cultrual group about general views of relationships within the universe. These broad views influence health and illness beliefs.

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Biological agents

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microorganism or toxin from living organisms with infectious or noninfectious properties that produce lethal or serious effects in plants and animals

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chemical agents

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solid, liquids, or gases with chemical properties that produce lethal or serious effects in plants and animals

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comprehensive emergency management

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broad style of emergency management, encompassing prevention, preparedness, response and recovery

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consequence management

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measurements to protect public health and safety, restore essential government services, and provide emergency relief to governments, businesses, and individuals affected by the consequences of terrorism

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containment

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limitation of an emergency situation within a well defined area