RASMUSSEN COLLEGE MDC 1 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ()
Desire to understand and be sensitive to feelings, beliefs and situation. - ANSWER-Empathy
This is the expression of value and flexibility to meet the patients' needs based on their unique
situation. - ANSWER-Respect
Ability to respond truthfully. - ANSWER-Genuineness
Ability to respond using specific terms - ANSWER-Concreteness
This is used to clarify the message received or decoding the actual meaning. - ANSWER-Confrontation
Be aware of cultural preferences related to eye contact, space, and touch. - ANSWER-Therapeutic
communication within cultures
Socially transmitted behaviors, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways and other characteristics that
guide decision making. - ANSWER-Culture
- Provide identity and sense of belonging
- Consist of common beliefs & practices
- Material (clothing, art) and non-material (language, beliefs).
- Dynamic & adaptive
- Complex
- Diverse
- Influences thinking and activities - ANSWER-Culture Characteristics
Member share a common social & cultural heritage (race, physical chrematistics) - ANSWER-
Ethnicity
Learning how to become a member of a society or a group. - ANSWER-Socialization
An individual assumes the characteristics of a culture they just immigrated to. - ANSWER-
Acculturation
A new member learn and take essential values, beliefs and behaviors of the dominant culture
gradually. - ANSWER-Assimilation
Considering everyone are the same under their racial or ethnic group. - ANSWER-Stereotype
Something recurrent that assumes that everyone has under the same racial or ethical group. -
ANSWER-Archetype
Initiative to provide care to everyone with the goal to eliminate any disparities in care. - ANSWER-
Culture competent care
Perception of own-ability to control nature or environment. - ANSWER-Environmental care
, Are the genetics and physical aspects that makes use different. - ANSWER-Biological variations
Individual perception of health - ANSWER-Health belief system
- Scientific (Hospitals, clinics, medications, etc)
o Magico-religious= "alternative or indigenous" (supernatural forces of healing, rituals).
o Holistic= need for harmony and balance of the body with nature (yoga, meditation, etc.) - ANSWER-
3 major health beliefs
- Monitor labs (albumin & pre-albumin determine malnutrition)
- Ensure proper intake of proteins (Proteins=Building blocks)
- Promote proper hygiene keeping the skin dry and clean
- Inspect skin daily
- Use moisturizers
- Encourage repositions every 1 to 2 hours, especially for chair or bed bound patients
- Apply pressure redistribution surfaces (mattresses, overlay, or gel pads)
- Use an EB screening tools (Braden scale, Norton, etc)
- Involved the patient and family in the education and care
- Use an interprofessional approach (nutritionist, physical therapist, occupational therapist,
wound care specialist, providers, etc)
- Add nutritional protein shakes
- Continue performing reposition, redistribution, hygiene, etc. - ANSWER-Interventions to relieve
pressure and maintain skin integrity
- Assess and determine who is a higher risk
- Implement priority interventions based on the risk
o Teach patients to do active ROM exercises every 2 hours
o Assess and manage pain to promote more comfortable movement
o Teach patients to perform "heel pump" activities
o Drink adequate fluids to help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)
o Evaluate the patient's need for assistive devices with the help of an Occupational
Therapist to promote ADL independence (plate guard or splint, canes, walkers)
o Encourage ambulation by collaborating with physical therapist. - ANSWER-Interventions to promote
mobility
Arises from burning your skin like on a hot iron or from touching a hot pan on the stove - ANSWER-
Cutaneous pain
Caused from deep internal disorders such as menstrual cramps, labor pains, or gastrointestinal
infections - ANSWER-Visceral pain
Originates from the ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Examples would be
fractures or sprains - ANSWER-Deep somatic pain
Starts at an origin but extends to other locations. Example: pain from a sore throat might extend to
ears and head. - ANSWER-Radiating pain
Occurs in an area distant from the site of origin. Example: pain from a heart attack might be felt in the
left arm or jaw - ANSWER-Referred pain
Pain that is perceived from an area that has been surgically or traumatically removed.
Example: pain from an amputated limb. - ANSWER-Phantom pain
Results from an injury of one or more nerves - ANSWER-Neuropathic pain
AND ANSWERS ()
Desire to understand and be sensitive to feelings, beliefs and situation. - ANSWER-Empathy
This is the expression of value and flexibility to meet the patients' needs based on their unique
situation. - ANSWER-Respect
Ability to respond truthfully. - ANSWER-Genuineness
Ability to respond using specific terms - ANSWER-Concreteness
This is used to clarify the message received or decoding the actual meaning. - ANSWER-Confrontation
Be aware of cultural preferences related to eye contact, space, and touch. - ANSWER-Therapeutic
communication within cultures
Socially transmitted behaviors, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways and other characteristics that
guide decision making. - ANSWER-Culture
- Provide identity and sense of belonging
- Consist of common beliefs & practices
- Material (clothing, art) and non-material (language, beliefs).
- Dynamic & adaptive
- Complex
- Diverse
- Influences thinking and activities - ANSWER-Culture Characteristics
Member share a common social & cultural heritage (race, physical chrematistics) - ANSWER-
Ethnicity
Learning how to become a member of a society or a group. - ANSWER-Socialization
An individual assumes the characteristics of a culture they just immigrated to. - ANSWER-
Acculturation
A new member learn and take essential values, beliefs and behaviors of the dominant culture
gradually. - ANSWER-Assimilation
Considering everyone are the same under their racial or ethnic group. - ANSWER-Stereotype
Something recurrent that assumes that everyone has under the same racial or ethical group. -
ANSWER-Archetype
Initiative to provide care to everyone with the goal to eliminate any disparities in care. - ANSWER-
Culture competent care
Perception of own-ability to control nature or environment. - ANSWER-Environmental care
, Are the genetics and physical aspects that makes use different. - ANSWER-Biological variations
Individual perception of health - ANSWER-Health belief system
- Scientific (Hospitals, clinics, medications, etc)
o Magico-religious= "alternative or indigenous" (supernatural forces of healing, rituals).
o Holistic= need for harmony and balance of the body with nature (yoga, meditation, etc.) - ANSWER-
3 major health beliefs
- Monitor labs (albumin & pre-albumin determine malnutrition)
- Ensure proper intake of proteins (Proteins=Building blocks)
- Promote proper hygiene keeping the skin dry and clean
- Inspect skin daily
- Use moisturizers
- Encourage repositions every 1 to 2 hours, especially for chair or bed bound patients
- Apply pressure redistribution surfaces (mattresses, overlay, or gel pads)
- Use an EB screening tools (Braden scale, Norton, etc)
- Involved the patient and family in the education and care
- Use an interprofessional approach (nutritionist, physical therapist, occupational therapist,
wound care specialist, providers, etc)
- Add nutritional protein shakes
- Continue performing reposition, redistribution, hygiene, etc. - ANSWER-Interventions to relieve
pressure and maintain skin integrity
- Assess and determine who is a higher risk
- Implement priority interventions based on the risk
o Teach patients to do active ROM exercises every 2 hours
o Assess and manage pain to promote more comfortable movement
o Teach patients to perform "heel pump" activities
o Drink adequate fluids to help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)
o Evaluate the patient's need for assistive devices with the help of an Occupational
Therapist to promote ADL independence (plate guard or splint, canes, walkers)
o Encourage ambulation by collaborating with physical therapist. - ANSWER-Interventions to promote
mobility
Arises from burning your skin like on a hot iron or from touching a hot pan on the stove - ANSWER-
Cutaneous pain
Caused from deep internal disorders such as menstrual cramps, labor pains, or gastrointestinal
infections - ANSWER-Visceral pain
Originates from the ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Examples would be
fractures or sprains - ANSWER-Deep somatic pain
Starts at an origin but extends to other locations. Example: pain from a sore throat might extend to
ears and head. - ANSWER-Radiating pain
Occurs in an area distant from the site of origin. Example: pain from a heart attack might be felt in the
left arm or jaw - ANSWER-Referred pain
Pain that is perceived from an area that has been surgically or traumatically removed.
Example: pain from an amputated limb. - ANSWER-Phantom pain
Results from an injury of one or more nerves - ANSWER-Neuropathic pain
