Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 1 well explained 2024.

Desire to understand and be sensitive to feelings, beliefs and situation. ANSWERSEmpathy This is the expression of value and flexibility to meet the patients' needs based on their unique situation. ANSWERSRespect Ability to respond truthfully. ANSWERSGenuineness Ability to respond using specific terms ANSWERSConcreteness This is used to clarify the message received or decoding the actual meaning. ANSWERSConfrontation Be aware of cultural preferences related to eye contact, space, and touch. ANSWERSTherapeutic communication within cultures Socially transmitted behaviors, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways and other characteristics that guide decision making. ANSWERSCulture - 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 ANSWERSCulture Characteristics Member share a common social & cultural heritage (race, physical chrematistics) ANSWERSEthnicity Learning how to become a member of a society or a group. ANSWERSSocialization An individual assumes the characteristics of a culture they just immigrated to. ANSWERSAcculturation A new member learn and take essential values, beliefs and behaviors of the dominant culture gradually. ANSWERSAssimilation Considering everyone are the same under their racial or ethnic group. ANSWERSStereotype Something recurrent that assumes that everyone has under the same racial or ethical group. ANSWERSArchetype Initiative to provide care to everyone with the goal to eliminate any disparities in care. ANSWERSCulture competent care Perception of own-ability to control nature or environment. ANSWERSEnvironmental care Are the genetics and physical aspects that makes use different. ANSWERSBiological variations Individual perception of health ANSWERSHealth 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.) ANSWERS3 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. ANSWERSInterventions 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. ANSWERSInterventions to promote mobility Arises from burning your skin like on a hot iron or from touching a hot pan on the stove ANSWERSCutaneous pain Caused from deep internal disorders such as menstrual cramps, labor pains, or gastrointestinal infections ANSWERSVisceral pain