NR-503 Epidemiology final exam 2023
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Eliciting the patient's (explanatory) model gives the physician knowledge of the beliefs the patient
holds about his illness, the personal and social meaning he attaches to his disorder, his
expectations about what will happen to him and what the doctor will do, and his own
therapeutic goals - correct answers Kleinman explanatory Model
Cultural competence is defined as "a dynamic, fluid, continuous process whereby an individual,
system or health care agency find meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on
knowledge of the cultural heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of those to whom they render
care" - correct answers Cultural competence
:Self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward other cultures. An in-depth exploration
of one's own cultural/ethnic background. - correct answers Cultural Awareness
A lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-critiques, redressing the power of imbalances in
the patient- physician dynamic, developing mutually. Beneficial relationships. - correct answers
Cultural humility
Obtaining a sound educational foundation concerning the various worldviews of differences cultures.
Obtaining knowledge regarding biological variations, disease and health conditions and variation in
drug metabolism. - correct answers Cultural Knowledge
Ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding the client's health history and presenting
problem. Ability to conduct culturally based physician assessments. Conducting these
assessments in a culturally sensitive manner. - correct answers Cultural Skill:
Motivation of the healthcare provider to "want" to engage in the process of cultural
competence, characteristics of compassion, authenticity, humility, openness, availability, and
flexibility, commi tment and passion to caring, regardless of conflict. - correct answers Cultural
Desire
as "the aggregate of cultural practices, social influences, religious pursuits, and racial
characteristics shaping the distinctive identity of community" - correct answers ethnicity
Care is designed for the specific client.
Care is based on the uniqueness of the person's culture and includes cultural norms and values.
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Care includes self-employment strategies to facilitate client decision making to improve health
behaviors.
Care is provided with sensitivity and is based on the cultural uniqueness of clients. - correct answers
Cultural competence in nursing consists of four principles.
What do you call your problem?
What do you think caused your
problem? Why do you think it started
when it did? What does your sickness
do to you?
What do you fear most about your sickness?
What are the chief problems your sickness has caused
you? What kind of treatment do you think you should
receive?
What is the most important result you hope to receive from the treatment? - correct answers The
APN may also use the Kleinman Explanatory Model of Illness (1978). Below are the questions that
can be utilized.
communication (verbal and
nonverbal); personal space;
social organization;
time perception;
environmental control; and
biological variations. - correct answers According to Giger and Davidhizer (2000), although cultures
differ, they all have the same basic organizing factors that must be assessed in order to provide
care for culturally diverse patients. These factors include
- correct answers The National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) provides national
leadership and contributes to the body of knowledge on cultural and linguistic competency
within systems and organizations. Major emphasis is placed on translating evidence into policy and
practice for programs and personnel concerned with health and mental healthcare delivery,
administration, education, and advocacy.
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Web-based technical assistance, (2) knowledge development and dissemination, (3) supporting
a community of learners, and (4) collaboration and partnerships with diverse groups. - correct answers
The NCCC uses four major approaches to fulfill its mission, including
- correct answers These approaches entail the provision of training, technical assistance,
and consultation and are intended to facilitate networking, linkages, and information exchange.
The NCCC has particular expertise in developing instruments and conducting organizational self-
assessment processes to advance cultural and linguistic competency.
host, agent, environment - correct answers Epidemiological Triad:
- correct answers Genetics is considered an agent in the epidemiological triad
The study of individual genes and their impact on relatively rare single gene disorders - correct
answers Genetics
The study of all genes in the human genome as well as their interaction with other genes, the
individual's environment, and the influence of cultural and psychosocial factors - correct answers
Genomics
the link of epidemiology and genetics - correct answers Genetic epidemiology
is the probability of an event, such as illness, injury, or death - correct answers Absolute risk
gives no indication of how its magnitude compares with others. - correct answers Absolute risk
closely approximates the relative risk if the disease is rare. - correct answers The odds ratio
to assess the strength of association between risk factor and outcome. - correct answers Odds ratio
and the relative risk are used
is used to make risk-based decisions for individuals. - correct answers Attrubutible risk