SOAP NOTES AND CULTURAL
COMPETENCE PRACTICE SOLUTION
COMPLETE QANDA STUDY REVIEW PACK
●● What does cultural sensitivity refer to?
Answer: An awareness of the nuances of one's own and other cultures.
●● What does it mean to be culturally appropriate in healthcare?
Answer: Demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and
similarities, including the effective use of culturally appropriate non-
verbal cues.
●● Define cultural diversity.
Answer: The differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality, or
religion among various groups within a community, organization, or
nation.
●● Why is awareness of cultural diversity important for caregivers?
Answer: Caregivers are likely to treat patients with cultural or religious
foundations that vary greatly from their own, which can affect treatment.
●● What should caregivers be aware of regarding their own beliefs?
COMPETENCE PRACTICE SOLUTION
COMPLETE QANDA STUDY REVIEW PACK
●● What does cultural sensitivity refer to?
Answer: An awareness of the nuances of one's own and other cultures.
●● What does it mean to be culturally appropriate in healthcare?
Answer: Demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and
similarities, including the effective use of culturally appropriate non-
verbal cues.
●● Define cultural diversity.
Answer: The differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality, or
religion among various groups within a community, organization, or
nation.
●● Why is awareness of cultural diversity important for caregivers?
Answer: Caregivers are likely to treat patients with cultural or religious
foundations that vary greatly from their own, which can affect treatment.
●● What should caregivers be aware of regarding their own beliefs?
