HCA 101 SPELLING TEST QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ethnocentric ANSW✅✅When an individual believes their particular method or way of
approaching a situation is superior and indeed the best way.
reflexive ANSW✅✅. Considering how the self affects and is affected by particular events in order
to evaluate and critique the self; facilitates internal change to benefit relationships with people
seeking assistance.
ambiguity ANSW✅✅A situation in which something can be understood in more than one way and
initially the intended meaning is not clear.
transliteration ANSW✅✅The exact translation of each word/sound spoken regardless of meaning;
these interpretations often have limited meaning.
diversity ANSW✅✅Variety of something - cultures, opinions, beliefs etc.
prejudice ANSW✅✅A preformed opinion often of a negative kind, based on ignorance, irrational
feelings, and uninformed or inaccurate stereotypes.
equality ANSW✅✅Balance of power in a relationship through shared opportunities and mutual
demonstrations of an attitude of acceptance.
cross cultural communication ANSW✅✅Occurs when people from different cultures interact with
the intention of reaching mutual understanding.
rapport ANSW✅✅A connection between two people based on trust and awareness of a common
goal.
comforting ANSW✅✅1. The process used by the healthcare professional to ensure the person
seeking assistance feels encouraged, affirmed and empowered to continue meeting the daily
challenges in their life.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ethnocentric ANSW✅✅When an individual believes their particular method or way of
approaching a situation is superior and indeed the best way.
reflexive ANSW✅✅. Considering how the self affects and is affected by particular events in order
to evaluate and critique the self; facilitates internal change to benefit relationships with people
seeking assistance.
ambiguity ANSW✅✅A situation in which something can be understood in more than one way and
initially the intended meaning is not clear.
transliteration ANSW✅✅The exact translation of each word/sound spoken regardless of meaning;
these interpretations often have limited meaning.
diversity ANSW✅✅Variety of something - cultures, opinions, beliefs etc.
prejudice ANSW✅✅A preformed opinion often of a negative kind, based on ignorance, irrational
feelings, and uninformed or inaccurate stereotypes.
equality ANSW✅✅Balance of power in a relationship through shared opportunities and mutual
demonstrations of an attitude of acceptance.
cross cultural communication ANSW✅✅Occurs when people from different cultures interact with
the intention of reaching mutual understanding.
rapport ANSW✅✅A connection between two people based on trust and awareness of a common
goal.
comforting ANSW✅✅1. The process used by the healthcare professional to ensure the person
seeking assistance feels encouraged, affirmed and empowered to continue meeting the daily
challenges in their life.
