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GALEN NUR155 Exam 4 Questions and
Answers
Define Culturally responsive care. Ans: Care that is centered on
the clients cultural point of view and integrates the clients values
and beliefs into the plan of care.
Culture Ans: a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes shared among a
group of people
Subculture Ans: Composed of ppl who have a distinct identiy and
are related to a larger cultural group
Multiculture Ans: A person who has multiple patterns of
identification or crosses several cultures , lifestyle, and sets of
values.
Heritage Ans: Things passed down from previous generations
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Diversity Ans: Fact or state of being different
Race Ans: White, african american..etc
Nationality Ans: State/country a person is born/has membership
Religion Ans: A system of beliefs, practices, and ethical values
worshipped as the creator/ruler of universe
Prejudice Ans: A preconceived notion or judgement not based on
sufficient knowledge
Racism Ans: Assumptions held a bout race
Discrimination Ans: Negative treatment of individuals/groups
based on their race, ethnicity and gender.
Ethnocentrism Ans: Belief in the supeiority of ones own culture
and lifestyle.
What is health Disparities?
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What are the causes of health disparities Ans: The differences in
care experienced by one
population compared to another population
What is health equity? Ans: The highest possible standard of
health for all people, esp those at greatest risk for poor health
What is the difference between acculturation and assimilation?
Ans: Acculturation-when ppl incorporate traits from another
culture
Assimilation- process by which an individual develops a new
cultural identity
Define transcultural nursing Ans: Focuses on providing care within
the differences and similarities of the beliefs , values , and
patterns of culture
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Define the AACN 5 cultural competencies Ans: 1. Apply knowledge
of social and cultural factors that affect nursing and healthcare
across multiple contexts.
2. Use relevant data sources and best evidence in providing
culturally competent care
3. Promote achievement of safe quality outcomes of care for
diverse populations
4. Advocate for social justice
5. Participate in continuous cultural competency development.
What is cultural competence? Ans: Having the knowledge, abilities,
and skills to deliver care matching the patient's cultural beliefs
and practices. The ongoing process in which the nurse continually
strives to achieve the ability and availability to work effectively
within the cultural context of the pt.
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GALEN NUR155 Exam 4 Questions and
Answers
Define Culturally responsive care. Ans: Care that is centered on
the clients cultural point of view and integrates the clients values
and beliefs into the plan of care.
Culture Ans: a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes shared among a
group of people
Subculture Ans: Composed of ppl who have a distinct identiy and
are related to a larger cultural group
Multiculture Ans: A person who has multiple patterns of
identification or crosses several cultures , lifestyle, and sets of
values.
Heritage Ans: Things passed down from previous generations
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Diversity Ans: Fact or state of being different
Race Ans: White, african american..etc
Nationality Ans: State/country a person is born/has membership
Religion Ans: A system of beliefs, practices, and ethical values
worshipped as the creator/ruler of universe
Prejudice Ans: A preconceived notion or judgement not based on
sufficient knowledge
Racism Ans: Assumptions held a bout race
Discrimination Ans: Negative treatment of individuals/groups
based on their race, ethnicity and gender.
Ethnocentrism Ans: Belief in the supeiority of ones own culture
and lifestyle.
What is health Disparities?
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What are the causes of health disparities Ans: The differences in
care experienced by one
population compared to another population
What is health equity? Ans: The highest possible standard of
health for all people, esp those at greatest risk for poor health
What is the difference between acculturation and assimilation?
Ans: Acculturation-when ppl incorporate traits from another
culture
Assimilation- process by which an individual develops a new
cultural identity
Define transcultural nursing Ans: Focuses on providing care within
the differences and similarities of the beliefs , values , and
patterns of culture
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Define the AACN 5 cultural competencies Ans: 1. Apply knowledge
of social and cultural factors that affect nursing and healthcare
across multiple contexts.
2. Use relevant data sources and best evidence in providing
culturally competent care
3. Promote achievement of safe quality outcomes of care for
diverse populations
4. Advocate for social justice
5. Participate in continuous cultural competency development.
What is cultural competence? Ans: Having the knowledge, abilities,
and skills to deliver care matching the patient's cultural beliefs
and practices. The ongoing process in which the nurse continually
strives to achieve the ability and availability to work effectively
within the cultural context of the pt.
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