HONDROS 205 EXAM 2 STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
FICA - ANSWER A structure communication framework used to
assess a patient's spiritual and cultural beliefs.
FICA
F = Faith/Belief - ANSWER Asking patients about their
faith/belief systems and how these beliefs impact their health
and healthcare decisions.
FICA
I = Importance/Influence - ANSWER Nurses inquire about the
importance of the patient's beliefs and how these beliefs
influence their healthcare choices and decision-making.
FICA
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C = Community - ANSWER Discussing the patient's connection
to a religious or spiritual community and how this community
supports their well being.
FICA
A = Address/Action in Care - ANSWER Incorporating the
patient's spiritual and cultural preferences into their care plan.
culture enculturation - ANSWER Being aware of someone else's
culture and gaining knowledge from it
culture acculturation - ANSWER adapting or borrowing traits
from another culture
culture assimilation - ANSWER occurs when the new members
gradually learn and take on the essential values, beliefs, and
behaviors of the dominant culture
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culture taboo - ANSWER A morally unacceptable or forbidden
action in a society/culture. A social custom that is typically
avoided because it can be seen as embarrassing or offensive.
cultural awareness - ANSWER An in-depth self-examination of
one's own background, recognizing biases, prejudices, and
assumptions about other people
cultural differences - ANSWER beliefs, values, habits, diets, and
health practices that differ and are established through social
learning and religious upbringing
cultural competence - ANSWER having an awareness and
acceptance of cultures and the ability to interact effectively
with people of diverse cultures
cultural congruent care - ANSWER to assess social, cultural, and
biophysical factors that influence patient treatment and care.
def of prayer - ANSWER prayer can be defined as a personal or
spiritual practice in which individuals, including healthcare
professionals like nurses, engage in a form of communication or