WGU D545 Section 4 Glossary| Exam Questions with Correct Answers| Latest Update
Guaranteed Success
• health equality the distribution of the same health resources and opportunities to every
individual across a population
• health inequality the uneven distribution of health or health resources as a result of
genetic or other factors related to health access
• health inequity the preventable differences in health that arise from the poor governance
or social exclusion of underserved and vulnerable groups
• health equity a situation where everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest health
potential
• cultural competence the ability of individuals and organizations to effectively deliver
services in a manner that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural, social, and linguistic
needs of diverse populations
• linguistic competence the capability of healthcare providers to effectively communicate
and provide services to individuals with limited English proficiency
• cultural values the beliefs, practices, and norms that vary among different cultures and
can influence patients' perceptions and experiences of healthcare
• poverty the state of being extremely poor; a known precursor to the disease and death
prevalence that remains higher among low-income and minority populations
• social determinants of health the conditions in which people live, work, and play that
influence quality of life and health outcomes
, • disability difficulty in physical or mental functioning, including challenges with walking,
climbing, hearing, seeing, or cognitive functions
• sexual orientation an individual's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they
are attracted
• lesbian gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+), describes
different sexual orientations and gender identities
• organizational culture an organization's value systems and its collection of guiding
principles
• cultural sustainability the enduring aspect of organizational culture
• rituals and routines social activities that reinforce the organization's values by soliciting
active participation in the organization's activities and protocols
• stories narratives circulated among individuals about significant events or figures, such as
the organization's founder
• symbols and structures the visual and physical aspects of an organization that embody its
culture
• strategic change a type of organizational change that is derived from strategic objectives
• process change is internally focused and stems from operational assessments
• alignment consistent plans, processes, information, resource decisions, actions, results,
and analyses to support key organization-wide goals
Guaranteed Success
• health equality the distribution of the same health resources and opportunities to every
individual across a population
• health inequality the uneven distribution of health or health resources as a result of
genetic or other factors related to health access
• health inequity the preventable differences in health that arise from the poor governance
or social exclusion of underserved and vulnerable groups
• health equity a situation where everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest health
potential
• cultural competence the ability of individuals and organizations to effectively deliver
services in a manner that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural, social, and linguistic
needs of diverse populations
• linguistic competence the capability of healthcare providers to effectively communicate
and provide services to individuals with limited English proficiency
• cultural values the beliefs, practices, and norms that vary among different cultures and
can influence patients' perceptions and experiences of healthcare
• poverty the state of being extremely poor; a known precursor to the disease and death
prevalence that remains higher among low-income and minority populations
• social determinants of health the conditions in which people live, work, and play that
influence quality of life and health outcomes
, • disability difficulty in physical or mental functioning, including challenges with walking,
climbing, hearing, seeing, or cognitive functions
• sexual orientation an individual's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they
are attracted
• lesbian gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+), describes
different sexual orientations and gender identities
• organizational culture an organization's value systems and its collection of guiding
principles
• cultural sustainability the enduring aspect of organizational culture
• rituals and routines social activities that reinforce the organization's values by soliciting
active participation in the organization's activities and protocols
• stories narratives circulated among individuals about significant events or figures, such as
the organization's founder
• symbols and structures the visual and physical aspects of an organization that embody its
culture
• strategic change a type of organizational change that is derived from strategic objectives
• process change is internally focused and stems from operational assessments
• alignment consistent plans, processes, information, resource decisions, actions, results,
and analyses to support key organization-wide goals
