NUR-2313 Module 4 Chapter 5- Questions and Answers
Culture
What is the term for a set of shared beliefs,
values, and behavioral expectations?
Identity and a sense of belonging.
What does culture provide for individuals
and groups?
Acculturation
What is the process of adapting to a
different culture called?
Assimilation
What is the process by which a person
gives up their own cultural identity to
become part of the dominant culture?
What influences an individual's view on Cultural background and health belief system.
health, illness, and treatment?
What is the naturalistic (holistic) health Health is a balance of nature, and illness is a result of imbalance.
belief system?
What is the personalistic health belief Illness is caused by supernatural forces, punishment, or spirit intrusion
system?
What is the biomedical health belief Illness has a physical cause and can be treated using scientific methods
system?
Why is understanding a patient's health To provide respectful, individualized care that aligns with their values.
beliefs important in nursing care?
Culture
What is the term for a set of shared beliefs,
values, and behavioral expectations?
Identity and a sense of belonging.
What does culture provide for individuals
and groups?
Acculturation
What is the process of adapting to a
different culture called?
Assimilation
What is the process by which a person
gives up their own cultural identity to
become part of the dominant culture?
What influences an individual's view on Cultural background and health belief system.
health, illness, and treatment?
What is the naturalistic (holistic) health Health is a balance of nature, and illness is a result of imbalance.
belief system?
What is the personalistic health belief Illness is caused by supernatural forces, punishment, or spirit intrusion
system?
What is the biomedical health belief Illness has a physical cause and can be treated using scientific methods
system?
Why is understanding a patient's health To provide respectful, individualized care that aligns with their values.
beliefs important in nursing care?
