A clinician should approach each client to have the greatest probability of success in all of these ways except? a. As being unique
b. Being alert to the underrepresentation that arise from racial/ethnic groups
c. One size fits all
d. Responding to the clients specific needs
c. One size fits all
A set of behaviors, attitudes and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations, demonstrates what? a. Cultural Responsiveness
b. Cultural Sensitivity
c. Cultural Dissonance
d. Cultural Competency
d. Cultural Competency
Being aware that differences and similarities exist between people without assigning value (i.e. positive/negative, better/worse, right/wrong)
a. Cultural Sensitivity
b. Cultural Dissonance
c. Cultural Responsiveness
d. Cultural Competence
a. Cultural Sensitivity
Which of the following chronic diseases can cause a severe Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)? Choose all that apply.
a. Hypertension
b. Pneumonia
c. Septicemia
d. Cavernous venous malformations (CVMs)
A and D- pneumonia and cavernous venous malformations (CVMs)
Which is NOT a vulnerable population affected by health disparities?
a. Incarcerated populations
b. The unhoused
c. Gen Z
d. Veterans with PTSD
Along with the pathophysiology of language and cognitive impairments the speech-language pathologist must also know about what differences that could affect communication?
a. Linguistic
b. Social
c. Cultural
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
In what ways can a speech-language pathologist ensure that they remain culturally competent to provide the best practice?
Acceptable answers: valuing diversity, conduct cultural self-assessment, be conscious of dynamics when cultures interact, have institutional cultural knowledge, adapt to diversity
What are some examples of non-verbal communication that can make cultural differences?
Acceptable answers: eye contact, posture, gestures, facial expressions
What population has the highest rates of hypertension and what are possible causes of hypertension?
Acceptable Answers: African Americans have the highest rates of hypertension. Causes could be related to: stress, racism, obesity, low levels of physical activity, and alcohol use.
What is the MAJOR factor in health disparities?
a. Lack of insurance
b. Misinformation
c. Fear/Mistrust
d. Cultural differences
a. Lack of insurance
What are at least 3 cultural factors a speech-language pathologist should consider?
Acceptable answers: greetings, gender roles, who makes decisions, gender identity, foods, modern vs holistic medicine, beliefs toward the healthcare system, how authority figures are viewed, what verbal and nonverbal communication look like, how time is valued, rules for closeness/touching, what is shared outside of the family, role class and status play, role religion plays, are there rituals or superstitions, how disability is viewed, considerations for end-of-life care
Cultural competency is considered a ____ when providing services to clients.
a. Courtesy
b. Notion of best practice
c. Favor
d. One time benefit
b. Notion of best practice
The frustrations and lack of acceptance between the health service provider and the culturally and ethnically diverse patient that occurs when the provider does not understand the patient's system of values, norms, and beliefs
a. Cultural Sensitivity
b. Cultural Dissonance
c. Cultural responsiveness
d. Cultural Competence
b. Cultural Dissonance
What are Cavernous Malformations (CMs) and what population do they affect the most?
Acceptable Answers: Cavernous Malformations are a genetic disease of the brain that can cause headaches, epilepsy, seizures and hemorrhaging. CMs affect more Hispanic Americans than any other group.
Define health disparities
Acceptable answer: The difference in the incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups.
What are some skills that culturally sound provider use?
a. The ability to stand for long periods of time
b. Ability to find creative compromises to satisfy everyone involved
c. Ability to handle a long work day
d. The ability to talk to people all day
b. Ability to find creative compromises to satisfy everyone involved
T of F: Cultural competence can be achieved by treating all clients as “one size fits all”
False
Which of the following are NOT cultural factors to consider when working with a patient?
a. How is time valued?
b. Greetings
c. Colors you wear
d. Foods
c. Colors you wear