GNUR 207 Exam 1
cultural imposition - ANS-intrusively apply the majority cultural view to individuals and
family (food, medical preferences, dress)
cultural imperialism - ANS-practice of extending policies and practices of one group
(usually dominant one) to disenfranchised and minority groups
cultural relativism - ANS-values of culture arise out of your own historical background
and understood in light of that background (abortion, discipline of children)
cultural sensitivity - ANS-personal attitudes and not saying things may be seen as
offensive to someone from cultural or think background different from health-care
providers
ethnocentrism - ANS-tendency to believe your own culture is superior to others
cultural pluralism - ANS-understanding and appreciation various cultures and
subcultures even presence of diverse characteristics, difference but many
commonalities, culture is different but everyone is human
individualistic values - ANS-people think of themselves as separate entities and are
largely concerned with their own personal needs
collectivist values - ANS-people define themselves as part of a group and stress over
individual goals
culturally competent care - ANS-- individual cultural competence: integrating knowledge,
attitudes, beliefs, skills, and encounters with those different from one's own to enhance
communication
- cultural awareness
- cultural knowledge
- develop ability to work within others; cultural context, free from ethnocentric
judgements
culture - ANS-- complex whole encompassing values, attitudes, customers shared by
group of people transmitted from one generation to next
- thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, institutions
, ethnicity - ANS-- culturally sensitive history taking tool, help create environment in which
pt is more likely discuss situation openly and honestly from his or her own cultural
perspetive
linear view of time - ANS-- time in minutes and hours
- everything scheduled
circular view of time - ANS-- time is to be enjoyed
- very relaxed
personal space - ANS-behaviors and attitudes toward space around individual
territoriality - ANS-behaviors and attitudes toward area they have claimed and defend or
react emotionally when others encroach
time - ANS-concept of past, present, and future
communication - ANS-verbal and nonverbal communication influenced by hierarchical
relationships, gender, and religion
food choices - ANS-- kosher
- vegetarian
- religious diets
traditions - ANS-beliefs and practices held or observed by specific human groups that
have been passed down from their ancestors through their grand-parents, parents and
the society around them
CLAS services - ANS-- cultural competence
- linguistic competence: must provide free language assistance dot each client with
limited english proficiency
- health literacy skill: providing education materials and forms in commonly encountered
languages (assessing literacy, developing materials culturally congruent and
appropriate reading level)
interpreter services - ANS-selecting and using interpreters, using word boards or index
cards, building trust
culture shock - ANS-condition occurs when one is suddenly immersed in culture very
different from their own (don't feel like valued)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller denicetho. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.35. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.