PCC EXAM 1- UNMC EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM|
UPDATED TO PASS
culture ✔Correct Answer-a pattern of shared attitudes, beliefs, self-definitions, norms, roles, and
values that can occur among those who speak a particular language or live in a defined geographical
region
cultural competence ✔Correct Answer-expected component of nursing education and professional
nursing practice. It means conveying acceptance of the patient's belief
Acculturation ✔Correct Answer-the process by which a person acquires new attitudes, roles,
customs or behaviors as a result of contact with that new culture—but the culture of the 'new'
culture is also changed as a result of this contact.
Assimilation ✔Correct Answer-the individual gives up the ways of their own culture and adopts the
ways of the 'new' culture. This is often forced by the 'dominant' culture.
With acculturation, an individual will retain more of her original culture, becoming bicultural,
whereas with assimilation, an individual will take on more values of the dominant culture.
✔Correct Answer-difference between acculturation and assimilation
ethnicity ✔Correct Answer-often refers to the ancestral group to which a person 'belongs' or
identifies with. Can also be strongly influenced by geography and language of origin or identity
Ethnocentrism ✔Correct Answer-the belief/attitude that one's own social group/ethnicity/category
and the values/behaviors/beliefs of one's own group are superior, better, 'right'.
Race ✔Correct Answer-a way of categorizing people by physical or biological characteristics like
color of skin, shape of eye- folds, nose shape
health disparities ✔Correct Answer-a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with
social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage
Spirituality ✔Correct Answer-which is an individualistic subjective experience of transformation or
connection to a higher power. Closely related to culture because spiritual beliefs are embedded
within cultural
Family Systems ✔Correct Answer-they are affected by culture in many ways, including the manner
in which sick family members receive care, beliefs about sharing information with outsiders, gender
roles, and childrearing practices.
Family Systems Theory ✔Correct Answer-nurses to "view the family as a unit and thus focus on
observing the interaction among family members and between the family and the illness or problem
rather than studying family members individuals"
non-western cultures explanation of illness might be linked to natural causes(bacteria, viruses,
climate), the social world (punishment for individual behaviors or negative social interactions), or
, supernatural world (ancestral spirits and deities). Western cultures are more likely to endorse solely
biomedical causation theories. ✔Correct Answer-describe how culture can influence illness
You can not provide the same amount of care because not every culture accepts the same provision
of care. If we treat them equally we are ignoring at risk groups and vulnerable populations
✔Correct Answer-Explain how the many facets of culture affect a health care provider's ability to
provide culturally congruent care
Health disparities adversely affect groups of people who have systematically experienced greater
obstacles to health based on their racial, ethnic, or cultural group; religion; socioeconomic status;
gender; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability; sexual orientation or gender
identity; geographic location; or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or
exclusion.
Health disparities refer to gaps in the quality of health and health care among population groups that
often parallel differences in socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic background, and education level.
✔Correct Answer-Describe health disparities and social determinants of health
An example is not allowing a treatment to a person because of their skin color or sexual orientation
✔Correct Answer-Give an example of a health disparity
Cultural desire
-An interest and intent to understand people who are different from oneself leads to patient-
centered care as the nurse becomes more attuned to differences between individuals
Self-awareness
-Identifying and understanding one's own culture.
Cultural knowledge
-Exposing one's self to other cultures and being motivated to learn; not necessarily learning facts
about a culture.
Cultural skill
-Communication
-RESPECT: ✔Correct Answer-List the steps toward developing cultural competences
Respect, explanatory model, sociocultural context, power, embassy, concerns and fears and
therapeutic alliance/ trust ✔Correct Answer-Cultural skill Acronym RESPECT meaning
Bearing in mind the meaning of these concepts in the nursing relationship enhances communication
and assessment skills between patient and nurse and creates a therapeutic alliance and trust.
✔Correct Answer-Describe the relationship between cultural competence and patient-centered care
family ✔Correct Answer-a group of people who are related by heredity, marriage, or living in the
same household.
term that refers to how families interact and behave with one another; interrelationships between
and among individual family members. How the family lives and interacts with one another
-Can be positive or negative ✔Correct Answer-Family dynamics
CFAM, assessment of the structure of the family includes determining the members of the family ,the
relationship among family members in contract to relationships with those outside the family, and
the context of the family ✔Correct Answer-Discuss nursing assessment of the family and family
dynamics
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM|
UPDATED TO PASS
culture ✔Correct Answer-a pattern of shared attitudes, beliefs, self-definitions, norms, roles, and
values that can occur among those who speak a particular language or live in a defined geographical
region
cultural competence ✔Correct Answer-expected component of nursing education and professional
nursing practice. It means conveying acceptance of the patient's belief
Acculturation ✔Correct Answer-the process by which a person acquires new attitudes, roles,
customs or behaviors as a result of contact with that new culture—but the culture of the 'new'
culture is also changed as a result of this contact.
Assimilation ✔Correct Answer-the individual gives up the ways of their own culture and adopts the
ways of the 'new' culture. This is often forced by the 'dominant' culture.
With acculturation, an individual will retain more of her original culture, becoming bicultural,
whereas with assimilation, an individual will take on more values of the dominant culture.
✔Correct Answer-difference between acculturation and assimilation
ethnicity ✔Correct Answer-often refers to the ancestral group to which a person 'belongs' or
identifies with. Can also be strongly influenced by geography and language of origin or identity
Ethnocentrism ✔Correct Answer-the belief/attitude that one's own social group/ethnicity/category
and the values/behaviors/beliefs of one's own group are superior, better, 'right'.
Race ✔Correct Answer-a way of categorizing people by physical or biological characteristics like
color of skin, shape of eye- folds, nose shape
health disparities ✔Correct Answer-a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with
social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage
Spirituality ✔Correct Answer-which is an individualistic subjective experience of transformation or
connection to a higher power. Closely related to culture because spiritual beliefs are embedded
within cultural
Family Systems ✔Correct Answer-they are affected by culture in many ways, including the manner
in which sick family members receive care, beliefs about sharing information with outsiders, gender
roles, and childrearing practices.
Family Systems Theory ✔Correct Answer-nurses to "view the family as a unit and thus focus on
observing the interaction among family members and between the family and the illness or problem
rather than studying family members individuals"
non-western cultures explanation of illness might be linked to natural causes(bacteria, viruses,
climate), the social world (punishment for individual behaviors or negative social interactions), or
, supernatural world (ancestral spirits and deities). Western cultures are more likely to endorse solely
biomedical causation theories. ✔Correct Answer-describe how culture can influence illness
You can not provide the same amount of care because not every culture accepts the same provision
of care. If we treat them equally we are ignoring at risk groups and vulnerable populations
✔Correct Answer-Explain how the many facets of culture affect a health care provider's ability to
provide culturally congruent care
Health disparities adversely affect groups of people who have systematically experienced greater
obstacles to health based on their racial, ethnic, or cultural group; religion; socioeconomic status;
gender; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability; sexual orientation or gender
identity; geographic location; or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or
exclusion.
Health disparities refer to gaps in the quality of health and health care among population groups that
often parallel differences in socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic background, and education level.
✔Correct Answer-Describe health disparities and social determinants of health
An example is not allowing a treatment to a person because of their skin color or sexual orientation
✔Correct Answer-Give an example of a health disparity
Cultural desire
-An interest and intent to understand people who are different from oneself leads to patient-
centered care as the nurse becomes more attuned to differences between individuals
Self-awareness
-Identifying and understanding one's own culture.
Cultural knowledge
-Exposing one's self to other cultures and being motivated to learn; not necessarily learning facts
about a culture.
Cultural skill
-Communication
-RESPECT: ✔Correct Answer-List the steps toward developing cultural competences
Respect, explanatory model, sociocultural context, power, embassy, concerns and fears and
therapeutic alliance/ trust ✔Correct Answer-Cultural skill Acronym RESPECT meaning
Bearing in mind the meaning of these concepts in the nursing relationship enhances communication
and assessment skills between patient and nurse and creates a therapeutic alliance and trust.
✔Correct Answer-Describe the relationship between cultural competence and patient-centered care
family ✔Correct Answer-a group of people who are related by heredity, marriage, or living in the
same household.
term that refers to how families interact and behave with one another; interrelationships between
and among individual family members. How the family lives and interacts with one another
-Can be positive or negative ✔Correct Answer-Family dynamics
CFAM, assessment of the structure of the family includes determining the members of the family ,the
relationship among family members in contract to relationships with those outside the family, and
the context of the family ✔Correct Answer-Discuss nursing assessment of the family and family
dynamics
