NR-503 Epidemiology final / Comprehensive Practice
Q-Bank / Newest Actual Questions & Answers (A+
Guide Solution)
Kleinman explanatory Model - (ANSWER)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
Cultural competence - (ANSWER)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"
Cultural Awareness - (ANSWER):Self-examination of one's own prejudices and
biases toward other cultures. An in-depth exploration of one's own
cultural/ethnic background.
Cultural humility - (ANSWER)A lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-
critiques, redressing the power of imbalances in the patient- physician dynamic,
developing mutually. Beneficial relationships.
Cultural Knowledge - (ANSWER)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.
,Cultural Skill: - (ANSWER)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.
Cultural Desire - (ANSWER)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.
ethnicity - (ANSWER)as "the aggregate of cultural practices, social influences,
religious pursuits, and racial characteristics shaping the distinctive identity of
community"
Cultural competence in nursing consists of four principles. - (ANSWER)Care is
designed for the specific client.
Care is based on the uniqueness of the person's culture and includes cultural
norms and values.
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.
The APN may also use the Kleinman Explanatory Model of Illness (1978). Below
are the questions that can be utilized. - (ANSWER)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?
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 - (ANSWER)communication
(verbal and nonverbal);
personal space;
social organization;
time perception;
environmental control; and
biological variations.
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. -
(ANSWER)
Q-Bank / Newest Actual Questions & Answers (A+
Guide Solution)
Kleinman explanatory Model - (ANSWER)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
Cultural competence - (ANSWER)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"
Cultural Awareness - (ANSWER):Self-examination of one's own prejudices and
biases toward other cultures. An in-depth exploration of one's own
cultural/ethnic background.
Cultural humility - (ANSWER)A lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-
critiques, redressing the power of imbalances in the patient- physician dynamic,
developing mutually. Beneficial relationships.
Cultural Knowledge - (ANSWER)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.
,Cultural Skill: - (ANSWER)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.
Cultural Desire - (ANSWER)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.
ethnicity - (ANSWER)as "the aggregate of cultural practices, social influences,
religious pursuits, and racial characteristics shaping the distinctive identity of
community"
Cultural competence in nursing consists of four principles. - (ANSWER)Care is
designed for the specific client.
Care is based on the uniqueness of the person's culture and includes cultural
norms and values.
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.
The APN may also use the Kleinman Explanatory Model of Illness (1978). Below
are the questions that can be utilized. - (ANSWER)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?
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 - (ANSWER)communication
(verbal and nonverbal);
personal space;
social organization;
time perception;
environmental control; and
biological variations.
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. -
(ANSWER)
