Cultural Competence in Prevention (RI Study Guide)

Question 1

Culture refers to which of the following:
A. race
B. ethnicity
C. age
D. religion
E. gender
F. income level
G. education
H. geographical location
I. sexual orientation
J. disability
K. only A and B
L. All of the above

Answer 1

L. all of the above

Question 2

What is the definition of culture?

Answer 2

integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups.

Question 3

What are the five elements of culture?

Answer 3

1. norms
2. values
3. beliefs
4. symbols
5. practices

Question 4

What is the definition of cultural competence?

Answer 4

the ability of an individual or organization to interact effectively with people of different cultures

Question 5

What are the six stages of the cultural competence continuum?

Answer 5

1. cultural destructiveness
2. cultural incapacity
3. cultural blindness
4. cultural pre-competence
5. cultural competence
6. cultural proficiency

Question 6

What are the five steps for cultural considerations in prevention planning?

Answer 6

1. assessment
2. capacity
3. planning
4. implementation
5. evaluation

Question 7

True or false: cultural competence applies only to individuals

Answer 7

false: cultural competence applies to organizations and health systems, just as it does to individuals and professionals