HEALTH PROMOTION FINAL EXAM EXPECTED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Culture
ANSWER
social groups learn and develop. Shared patterns of behavior and thinking
Question 2.
Diversity
ANSWER
array of differences among individuals, groups and communities
Question 3.
diversity concepts
ANSWER
Hallmarks of diversity
-->Gender
---->Male and female
---->Transgender and transsexual
-->Race
---->Historically defined by physical attributes
---->Concept of race is complex
---->Racism: the oppression of a group of people based on perceived race -->Class:
socioeconomic stratification
---->Classism the oppression of groups of people based on socioeconomic class ------
>Homelessness
------>Poverty
------>Undocumented immigrants
---->Sexual orientation
------>Homophobia
------>Heterosexism
-->Sexual orientation
-->Age
---->Ageism: discrimination against older adults
------>Framework of social justice
, ------>Culturally competent nurses respect, advocate for human dignity
Question 4.
concepts related to culture and diversity
ANSWER
Communication
Healthcare systems
Comfort
Professional behaviors
Sexuality
Spirituality
Question 5.
minority
ANSWER
refers to an individual or group of individuals who are outside the dominant group
Question 6.
multiculturalism
ANSWER
many subcultures coexisting within a given society in which no one culture dominates. Human
differences are accepted and respected
Question 7.
discrimination
ANSWER
the restriction of justice, rights, and privileges of individuals or subculture groups, may occur
when dominant groups reinforce their rules and regulations in a way that limits opportunities
for others
,Question 8.
ethnic groups
ANSWER
families and groups from the same country will relocate to a specific area of neighborhood,
which helps them to maintain their native language, traditions and ways of worship. They
have common characteristics, including nationality, language, values, and customs and they
share a cultural heritage
Question 9.
cultural transmission
ANSWER
-Categorization of cultural groups
-->Race
-->Ethnic group
-->Religious practices
-->Socially common practice patterns
-Enculturation
-->Culture transmission from adults to children
-assimilation
-acculutration
-biculturalism
Question 10.
assimilation
ANSWER
adapting to and integrating characteristics of dominant culture
Question 11.
acculturation
ANSWER
accepting the majority groups culture and one's own
, Question 12.
biculturalism
ANSWER
dual pattern of identification (many times divided loyalty)
Question 13.
vulnerable populations
ANSWER
refers to groups of people in our culture who are at greater risk for disease and reduced life
span due to lack resources and exposure to more risk factors
Question 14.
prejudice
ANSWER
about cultural groups or vulnerable populations that are unfavorable or false because they
have been formed without the background knowledge and context upon which to form an
accurate opinion
Question 15.
religion
ANSWER
o Religion is an organized, communal approach to spirituality
§ Provides members with constructs
§ Share some common characteristics
· Belief in a God or higher power
· Belief that the God or higher power has influence
· Forms of communication with higher power
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Culture
ANSWER
social groups learn and develop. Shared patterns of behavior and thinking
Question 2.
Diversity
ANSWER
array of differences among individuals, groups and communities
Question 3.
diversity concepts
ANSWER
Hallmarks of diversity
-->Gender
---->Male and female
---->Transgender and transsexual
-->Race
---->Historically defined by physical attributes
---->Concept of race is complex
---->Racism: the oppression of a group of people based on perceived race -->Class:
socioeconomic stratification
---->Classism the oppression of groups of people based on socioeconomic class ------
>Homelessness
------>Poverty
------>Undocumented immigrants
---->Sexual orientation
------>Homophobia
------>Heterosexism
-->Sexual orientation
-->Age
---->Ageism: discrimination against older adults
------>Framework of social justice
, ------>Culturally competent nurses respect, advocate for human dignity
Question 4.
concepts related to culture and diversity
ANSWER
Communication
Healthcare systems
Comfort
Professional behaviors
Sexuality
Spirituality
Question 5.
minority
ANSWER
refers to an individual or group of individuals who are outside the dominant group
Question 6.
multiculturalism
ANSWER
many subcultures coexisting within a given society in which no one culture dominates. Human
differences are accepted and respected
Question 7.
discrimination
ANSWER
the restriction of justice, rights, and privileges of individuals or subculture groups, may occur
when dominant groups reinforce their rules and regulations in a way that limits opportunities
for others
,Question 8.
ethnic groups
ANSWER
families and groups from the same country will relocate to a specific area of neighborhood,
which helps them to maintain their native language, traditions and ways of worship. They
have common characteristics, including nationality, language, values, and customs and they
share a cultural heritage
Question 9.
cultural transmission
ANSWER
-Categorization of cultural groups
-->Race
-->Ethnic group
-->Religious practices
-->Socially common practice patterns
-Enculturation
-->Culture transmission from adults to children
-assimilation
-acculutration
-biculturalism
Question 10.
assimilation
ANSWER
adapting to and integrating characteristics of dominant culture
Question 11.
acculturation
ANSWER
accepting the majority groups culture and one's own
, Question 12.
biculturalism
ANSWER
dual pattern of identification (many times divided loyalty)
Question 13.
vulnerable populations
ANSWER
refers to groups of people in our culture who are at greater risk for disease and reduced life
span due to lack resources and exposure to more risk factors
Question 14.
prejudice
ANSWER
about cultural groups or vulnerable populations that are unfavorable or false because they
have been formed without the background knowledge and context upon which to form an
accurate opinion
Question 15.
religion
ANSWER
o Religion is an organized, communal approach to spirituality
§ Provides members with constructs
§ Share some common characteristics
· Belief in a God or higher power
· Belief that the God or higher power has influence
· Forms of communication with higher power