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GALEN NUR155 Exam 4 Questions and Correct Answers.
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GALEN NUR155 Exam 4 Questions andCorrect Answers
Define Culturally responsive care. - correct answers:Care that is centered on the clients cultural point of
view and integrates the clients values and beliefs into the plan of care.
Culture - correct answers:a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes shared among a group of people
Subculture - correct answers:Composed of ppl who have a distinct identiy and are related to a larger
cultural group
Multiculture - correct answers:A person who has multiple patterns of identification or crosses several
cultures , lifestyle, and sets of values.
Heritage - correct answers:Things passed down from previous generations
Diversity - correct answers:Fact or state of being different
Race - correct answers:White, african american..etc
Nationality - correct answers:State/country a person is born/has membership
Religion - correct answers:A system of beliefs, practices, and ethical values worshipped as the
creator/ruler of universe
Prejudice - correct answers:A preconceived notion or judgement not based on sufficient knowledge
Racism - correct answers:Assumptions held a bout race
,Discrimination - correct answers:Negative treatment of individuals/groups based on their race, ethnicity
and gender.
Ethnocentrism - correct answers:Belief in the supeiority of ones own culture and lifestyle.
What is health Disparities?
What are the causes of health disparities - correct answers:The differences in care experienced by one
population compared to another population
What is health equity? - correct answers:The highest possible standard of health for all people, esp those
at greatest risk for poor health
What is the difference between acculturation and assimilation? - correct answers:Acculturation-when
ppl incorporate traits from another culture
Assimilation- process by which an individual develops a new cultural identity
Define transcultural nursing - correct answers:Focuses on providing care within the differences and
similarities of the beliefs , values , and patterns of culture
Define the AACN 5 cultural competencies - correct answers:1. Apply knowledge of social and cultural
factors that affect nursing and healthcare across multiple contexts.
2. Use relevant data sources and best evidence in providing culturally competent care
3. Promote achievement of safe quality outcomes of care for diverse populations
4. Advocate for social justice
5. Participate in continuous cultural competency development.
What is cultural competence? - correct answers:Having the knowledge, abilities, and skills to deliver care
matching the patient's cultural beliefs and practices. The ongoing process in which the nurse continually
strives to achieve the ability and availability to work effectively within the cultural context of the pt.
Define folk medicine - correct answers:Illness prevention and healing that derive from cultural traditions.
EXAMPLE: cultural traditions, special teas, herbs, "cures"
, How is communication and culture closely connected? - correct answers:Through communication the
culture is transmitted from one generation to the next and knowledge about the culture is transmitted
within the group and to those outside the group.
What is the dfference betueen translator and interpreter? - correct answers:Translator: converts written
material from one language to another.
Interpreter: able to transform the message expressed in a spoken or signed source language into its
target language. (From one spoken language to another)
How is food preparation related to cultural practices? - correct answers:-how the foods prepped and
served
-weather to breastfeed vs. bottle feed
-some foods "treat" illnesses
-religious practice affects diet
How can a Nurse develop self awareness in culturally responsive care? - correct answers:Must first
understand own culture, beliefs, and assumptions and reflect on questions which focus on
communicating and caring for diverse populations.
How can a nurse convey cultural sensitivity? - correct answers:Spend time with clients and convey a
genuine desire to understand their values and beliefs
What is the LEARN acronym? - correct answers:-Listen actively with empathy to clients perception
-Explain what you think you heard/clarify
-Acknowledge importance of whats said/meaning
-Recommend inclusive strategies
-Negotiate the plan of care by collaborating with the client and others.
How can we implement cultural nursing care? - correct answers:-cultural preservation and maintenance
-cultural accommodation and negotiation
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