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A 6-month-old child from Guatemala was adopted by an American family in Indiana. The child's socialization into the American midwestern culture is best described as: A. Assimilation. B. Acculturation. C. Biculturalism. D. Enculturation. - D. Enculturation.

Culture - refers to the learned and shared beliefs, values, norms, and traditions of a particular group, which guide our thinking, decisions, and actions. Unconscious/Implicit Bias - a bias that an individual is unaware of and that happens outside his or her control; it is influenced by personal background, cultural environment, and personal experiences

Chapter 9 Cultural Awareness - A new nurse is caring for a hospitalized obese patient who is homeless. This is the first time the patient has been admitted to the hospital, and the patient is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following is a universal skill that will help the nurse work effectively with this patient? a. The nurse shifts her focus to understanding the patient by asking her, "Describe for me the course of your illness." b. The nurse tells the patient, "Your choices of f...

What impact will the concept of cultural safety have on your teaching plan? A) Ask family members to remind the father not to smoke around the baby B) Provide information about the hazards of secondhand smoke in a manner that the father could understand - B) Provide information about the hazards of secondhand smoke in a manner that the father could understand How might cultural humility influence your approach to teaching this client? A) Reflect on your values about smoking and those who s...

culture - an element of ethnicity, refers to integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups values - beliefs about the worth of something and serve as standards that influence behavior and thinking. value orientation - learned and shared through the socialization process, reflect the personality type of a particular society folk healing systems - e...

4 social determinants of health - Socioeconomic, physical enviorment, health behaviors, healthcare Ecological Model - Policy, community, organization Health Belief Model - Perception of seriousness of illness and facilitators/ barriers Transtheoretical Model of Change - Process of making a change social cognitive theory - Locus of control and role modeling Circular transactional communication theory parts - Sender, receiver, message, channel, referent, interpersonal variables, environment

Communication and the Nursing Practice - -Communication with the patient and family MUST be interactive and be a good interaction. -not one way -does not cross the line of friendly and proffessional -no bad personal information

NR 222 Actual Exam Guide with questions & complete solutions therapeutic communication - -essential attribute of professional nursing practice. -Purposeful use of communication. -Specific responses that encourage expression of feelings and ideas. -Convey acceptance and respect. o Enables to build and maintain helping relationships with patients, family, and multidisciplinary health care team members o Patient-centered o Planned o Goal directed o Not social conversation o Patient safe...

In this culture, religion plays a role, discrimination with mental health is common. Tobacco use is on the rise with water pipes - Arab Americans This culture is thought to be the hardest working, male led with respected elders. Language barriers are a concern as patients agree but disagree. Mental illness has a negative reflection on the family. Taoism is commonly practiced. - Asian American In this culture, the family needs supersede the individual. Religion is very important. Being the ...

Healthy People 2020 goals - Economic StabilityEducationSocial and community contextHealth and health careNeighborhood and built environments Culturally Congruent Practice - he application of evidence-based nursing that is in agreement with the preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview and practices of the healthcare consumer and other stakeholders. To: improve access, promote positive outcomes and reduce disparities Cultural Competence - represents the process by which nurses demonstra...