Values and Beliefs
We absorb the stimuli and beliefs around us, recognizing them as “true” until we are about 7 years old. During this time, the individual is learning to differentiate between right and wrong, good and bad.
What is the Imprint Period?
is an ongoing process. The nurse must become familiar with credible resources that can be used to facilitate that process.
What is cultural knowledge?
the value that person places on an economic good based on the benefit that they derive from the good.
What is economic value?
open. tending not to judge other people harshly or unfairly
What is non-judgmental?
complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
What is faith?
From ages 8 through 13, we begin acting as others act and doing as others do. This is particularly true if a person finds and imitates a role model who is admired.
What is the Modeling Period?
requires cultural awareness, which is knowledge and appreciation of the unique features of a cultural group. This may include recognition of components such as the history, customs, artistic expression, cuisine, and health practices of various cultures.
What is cultural understanding?
The kinds of human relationships that are considered important by the individual.
What is interpersonal values?
the ability of individuals to freely convey their thoughts and ideas to each other
What is open communication?
Feeling spiritually lost, disconnected, or blocked; unable to connect to your deepest self and/or the divine.
What is spiritual disconnect?
Between the ages of 13 and 21, peers and the media have the greatest influence. We begin to identify our own values and gravitate toward others like ourselves.
What is the Socialization Period?
sensitivity to the similarities and differences that exist between two different cultures and the use of this sensitivity in effective communication with members of another cultural group
What is cultural awareness?
a series of principles and values passed on generation after generation by our ancestors.
What is cultural values
Because spiritual practices often include the sharing of private thoughts and fears, provide the older adult with opportunities to be alone to pray or meditate if desired.
What provide privacy?
a person who does not have a definite belief about whether God exists or not
What is an agnostic?
the treatment of a disease or condition based on tradition, may be practiced by some individuals. These types of health interventions may be deeply grounded in culture and history
What is folk medicine?
the ability of an individual to understand and respect values, attitudes, beliefs, and mores that differ across cultures, and to consider and respond appropriately to these differences in planning, implementing, and evaluating health education and promotion programs and interventions
What is cultural competence?
the integrative values of human soul consisting of altruistic, humanistic, personal, divine, and affective values leading to spiritual growth of personality
What is spiritual values?
the purposeful, interpersonal, information-transmitting process that leads to client understanding and participation
What is therapeutic communication?
a practice that involves focusing or clearing your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques.
What is meditation?
• S: Spiritual belief system (religious affiliation)
• P: Personal spirituality (personal belief system)
• I: Integration into a spiritual community (sources of support)
• R: Ritualized practices (daily practices, restrictions, and their significance)
• I: Implications for medical care (spiritual aspects incorporated into care)
• T: Terminal event (end of life)
What is Maugans’ Mnemonic for Spiritual Assessment?
to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same.
What is stereotyping?
involves a retrospective look back and life and either feeling satisfied that life was well-lived or regretting choices and missed opportunities
What is Erikson's integrity vs despair?
bilateral age-related hearing loss
What is presbycusis?
person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods
What is an atheist?