NR503 Final Updated Questions and Answers (2024)

cultural competence - A dynamic, fluid, continuous process whereby an individual, system, or healthcare agency find meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on knowledge of the cultural heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of those whom they render care. cultural awareness - The self-examination and in-depth exploration of one's own beliefs and values as they influence behavior Norms - Agreed upon expectations and rules by which a culture guides the behavior of its members within any given situation Values - the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live Kleinman Explanatory Model - Consists of 3 sections. important tool for facilitating cross-cultural communication, ensuring pt. understanding, and identifying areas of conflict. Kleinman Explanatory Model Questions - -What do you think the problem is -Why do you think it started -What do you think you sickness does to you -How severe is it -What treatment do you think will help socioeconomic status (SES) - a measure of social class that is based on income, education, and occupation Disparities in health - refers to differences in health across ethnic and income groups as well as differences in gender, age and size. minorities - a culturally, ethically, or racially distinct group that coexists with but is subordinate to a more dominant group