Cultural Terms
A cultural group that exercises the most control over a varied population
What is Dominant
Culture helps determine how MENTAL, PHYSICAL, and SOCIAL health are defined in a society
True.
absorbed into dominant culture; is also the process by which one culture is altered as a result of contact with a different culture
What is acculturation
Which administration recommends spiritual health be included in patient care? Why?
What is The Joint Commission. Standards set forth by TJC affirm the importance of spirituality and spiritual well-being with regard to improved patient outcomes.
Which lab should be considered before administering this medication? Heparin
What is pTT
the process by which one culture is altered as a result of contact with a different culture
What is Acculturation
Which of the following components of culture exert the greatest influence on dietary practice, interpretation and reaction to illness, interventions and choice of medical provider?
religion, family beliefs, environment or language
What is Religion
physical, mental and social wellness
What is Health
Research has demonstrated that higher levels of spiritual health are associated with:
What is.....
increased adherence treatment regimens, less symptom distress, decreased pain levels, lower anxiety, better anger management, enhanced quality of life, longer survival with chronic illness, less depression, and lower mortality rates.
Name the landmarks for the ventrogluteal injection site
What are: 3 fingers to the iliac crest, pointer finger to the anterior, superior iliac spine, thumb to the groin, heel of hand on the greater trochanter
to believe in the superiority of one's ethnic group
What is Ethnocentric
A nurse should find out if the client is using alternative methods for treating a condition, then teach the client to follow the more appropriate treatment prescribed by the medical provider
False. It is important to INCORPORATE a client's alternative methods into their plan of care
integrated pattern of behavior
What is Culture
What is an example of a religious belief that affects medical care for Catholicism and for Jehovah's Witness
Jehovah’s Witness may refuse lifesaving blood transfusions; Catholics may not be interested in birth control medications.
Which lab should be considered before administering this medication? Rocephin
What is White Blood Cell
an integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behavior transmitted from one generation to the next
What is Culture
A 3 yr old Cambodian male is admitted to the ED with elevated temp, N&V. When performing the H2T the nurse notes multiple welps on the child's chest and back. The parents explain that these are caused by rubbing the child with coins to rid the body of toxins. What should the nurse do?
Call the police?
Inform the parents that this will not release toxins from the body.
Focus care on the skin integrity.
Seek additional information regarding Asian health care beliefs and customs.
Seek additional information regarding Asian health care beliefs and customs.
This theory states that relationships and social interactions shape our illness experiences and beliefs about the meaning of suffering.
What is Interprofessional Theory of Social Suffering:
Why is it important not to assume a patient's adherence to all religious practices of that patient's faith?
Although some religions are known for specific faith traditions, not all members may subscribe to every commonly held beliefs or customs.
Name the landmark for the Deltoid.
What is the Acromion Process
a group of people classified by similar physical characteristics
What is Racial Group
Which of the following statements regarding culture is untrue? Culture is:
inherited
learned
shared by everyone in the cultural group
constantly changing
What is inherited
This theory believes that clients who experience nursing care that is congruent with their beliefs and ways of life will comply with treatment, and care will be more effective.
Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality
Three activities promoted within spiritual practice:
What are, Connecting with
oneself through reflection;
others through relationships;
a higher power through faith rituals;
Name the landmark for the Vastus Lateralis