Concepts chap 14 and 15 questions

Question 1

respecting accepted patterns of communication and refraining from speaking in ways that are disrespectful of a persons cultural beliefs displays ?

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cultural sensitivity

Question 2

nurses must not ? a pt by applying an overall opinion of a cultural group to that individual

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sterotype

Question 3

different ? of a language reflect regional variations with different pronunciation, grammar, or word meanings

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dialects

Question 4

the shared values, beliefs, and practices shared by a majority of a group of people are termed their

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culture

Question 5

a groups ? is the way in which they explain life events and view lives mysteries

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world view

Question 6

a ? identifies common trends, patterns, and beliefs of a group.

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generalization

Question 7

? may leave a window open when someone dies so that the soul can leave

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pacific islanders

Question 8

? groups are differentiated by geographic, religious, social, or language differences

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Ethnic

Question 9

many asians/pacific islanders believe that health id dependent on the flow of ?

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chi’i

Question 10

many asians also believe that the forces of yin and yang must be in balance in order to be in good health

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Asians

Question 11

many ? may seek the services of a curandero (folk healer) when ill.

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hispanic americans

Question 12

many ? often show caring by offering food

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Arab americans

Question 13

the distance from each other at which people are comfortable when conversing is called

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personal space

Question 14

food prepared according to ? dietary laws is labeled Kosher

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Jewish

Question 15

many are vegetarians and avoid pork

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seventh day adventist

Question 16

no prok or alcoholic beverages. all meat must be killed and blessed in a special way before being able to eat it

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Muslim

Question 17

Kosher - no meat and diary products touching and use of separate utensils

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Jewish

Question 18

many vegetarian b/c they believe eating meat involves harming a living creature

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Hindu

Question 19

Hospitalized pts excused from fasting from meat and dairy products on holy days

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Eastern Orthodox

Question 20

what are ways in which you can achieve cultural competence

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keep an open mind and try to look at the world through the perspectives of diverse cultures

Question 21

cultural awareness involves?

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knowledge of a persons history and ancestry and an appreciation for their artistic expressions, foods, and celebrations

Question 22

areas in which cultural difference is evident are (6)

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communication, view of time, organization of the family, nutrition, issues related to death and dying, health care beliefs

Question 23

ideas and perceptions seen as good and useful are termed

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values

Question 24

during illness or when facing death are times when religious and spiritual beliefs may be strengthened questioned or

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rejected

Question 25

religious beliefs and rituals are interwoven into a groups

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culture

Question 26

for ? death is viewed as a transition

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christians

Question 27

a precept of ? is that it emphasizes equality of the races and social classes and attempts to promote brotherhood

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Islam

Question 28

Circumcision of the ? male infant is to be don't on the 8th day of life

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Jewish

Question 29

many ? believe that illness is caused by misuse of the body or a consequence of sin committed in a previous life

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Hindus

Question 30

? believe that liberation from anxiety through following Buddhas teachings is important in promoting health and recovery

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Buddhists

Question 31

? believe that illness or disease is due to an imbalance in Yin and Yang

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Taoists

Question 32

Dr. M.M leininger claims that ? is what all people need most to grow, remain well, avoid illness, and survive or face death

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human caring

Question 33

the ? pt may avoid eye contact when talking with someone they consider an authority figure or who is older

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vietnameses

Question 34

in european american culture ? inches is the usual space between people that is comfortable when they are talking together

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18 inches

Question 35

an orientation toward the future is a ? dominant cultural trait in the united states, but not of the african american or the hispanic american cultures

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European American

Question 36

foods considered hot or cold within some cultures are based on characteristics other than ?

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temp

Question 37

all cultures have an element of ? medicine that is handed down through families for treatment of common illnesses

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fold or home remedy

Question 38

two cultures that do not place a lot of value on punctuality and schedules are the

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hispanic american and the african americans

Question 39

Diabetes is more common among the ? and ? population due to a genetic susceptibility

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Hispanic and American indian

Question 40

religious group that does not believe in using the services of physicians in most instances is

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christian scientists

Question 41

if your jewish pt requested a religious advisor you would call a

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rabbi

Question 42

orthodox jews should never be served which two items at the same meal?

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milk and meat

Question 43

many hindus believe that

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what happens to them is the will of god

Question 44

family households where men and women share the responsibilities are called

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egalitarian

Question 45

a cultural group in which families are often matriarchal is

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african americans

Question 46

tay sachs disease a genetic disorder is more common among

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eastern european jews

Question 47

cultures that view foods as hot or cold based on their effect in the body are

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asian american and hispanic american

Question 48

culture is the

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values, beliefs, and practices of a people

Question 49

knowing who is dominant person in the family is important because the dominate person

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tends to make health care decisions

Question 50

sickle cell disease is a genetically transmitted disorder. sickle cell trait is most prevalent among

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african or Mediterranean

Question 51

these pts beliefs forbid organ donation

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Muslim