FINALS Transcultural

Question 1

1. What are the components of culture?

Answer 1

Kinship, health system, religion, politics, and economics.

Question 2

2. What is ethnocentrism?

Answer 2

The perception that one’s own culture or way of life is superior to others.

Question 3

3. What is enculturation?

Answer 3

The process by which individuals learn and internalize their culture.

Question 4

4. What are culture-bound syndromes?

Answer 4

Diseases unique to specific cultures or groups influenced by cultural beliefs.

Question 5

5. What is biculturalism?

Answer 5

A term used to describe a person who integrates two cultural lifestyles and sets of values.

Question 6

6. What is ethnicity?

Answer 6

A shared social and cultural heritage passed down through generations.

Question 7

7. How is race determined?

Answer 7

By physical features, such as skin color, bone structure, and blood groups.

Question 8

8. What is stereotyping?

Answer 8

The assumption that all people in a specific cultural or ethnic group are alike.

Question 9

9. What does the Yin-Yang concept represent?

Answer 9

Yin represents the feminine, dark, cold, and passive aspects, while Yang represents the masculine, bright, hot, and active aspects.

Question 10

10. What are the six phenomena used to assess culturally unique individuals?

Answer 10

Social organization, space, perception, communication, environmental control, and biological variations.

Question 11

11. What is the importance of family in social organization?

Answer 11

It serves as an interrelated unit with roles and patterns influencing health and behavior.

Question 12

12. What is the role of personal space in culture?

Answer 12

It defines comfort levels and varies between cultures and situations.

Question 13

13. What are the four invisible boundaries of personal space?

Answer 13

Inner spirit core, acceptable thoughts and feelings, unacceptable thoughts and feelings, and public image.

Question 14

14. How does culture influence spatial behavior?

Answer 14

It dictates comfort levels, proximity to others, and the perception of space.

Question 15

15. What are distance receptors?

Answer 15

Sensory receptors like eyes, ears, and nose that help examine distant objects.

Question 16

16. What are immediate receptors?

Answer 16

Sensory receptors like touch and skin membrane that assess objects up close.

Question 17

17. How is visual perception significant in space understanding?

Answer 17

It provides information at a faster rate and helps detect potential dangers.

Question 18

18. What does auditory perception rely on?

Answer 18

The ability to hear sounds and understand communication at various distances.

Question 19

19. How is olfactory perception culturally significant?

Answer 19

Certain cultures emphasize smells for communication and emotional connection.

Question 20

20. What are exteroceptors?

Answer 20

Receptors that sense heat, cold, touch, and pain.

Question 21

21. What is the phenomenon of crowding?

Answer 21

A feeling of discomfort when personal space is invaded, leading to emotional reactions.

Question 22

22. How do tactile and visual space differ?

Answer 22

Tactile space involves touch, while visual space depends on sight for perception.

Question 23

23. What is proxemics?

Answer 23

The study of human use of space in social and personal interactions.

Question 24

24. What are the zones of proxemics?

Answer 24

Intimate (0-18 inches), personal (18 inches-3 feet), and social (3-6 feet).

Question 25

25. How does culture influence childbearing practices?

Answer 25

Some cultures prefer group sleeping, while others encourage isolation in separate rooms.

Question 26

26. What is the role of personal space in healing?

Answer 26

It promotes security, privacy, autonomy, and self-identity.

Question 27

27. How does crowding affect emotional states?

Answer 27

It intensifies heat and emotional responses in a group setting.

Question 28

28. What is the significance of auditory perception in visually impaired individuals?

Answer 28

It helps them navigate spaces by understanding sound frequencies and distances.

Question 29

29. How is space divided in Middle Eastern cultures?

Answer 29

By gender and activities, such as secular and sacred.

Question 30

30. What is the cultural importance of the head in Thai and Vietnamese traditions?

Answer 30

The head is considered sacred and the seat of life.

Question 31

31. How does culture affect personal space requirements?

Answer 31

Some cultures prefer close proximity, while others value larger personal space.

Question 32

32. What are the cultural differences in olfactory preferences?

Answer 32

Some cultures value natural odors, while others use deodorants to suppress smells.

Question 33

33. What is a healing environment in nursing?

Answer 33

A space that provides security, privacy, and autonomy for patients.

Question 34

34. How do tactile sensations promote intimacy in healthcare?

Answer 34

Touch is integral to personal relationships and therapeutic care.

Question 35

35. What is the significance of nomadic culture in spatial behavior?

Answer 35

Nomads prefer temporary territories and have unique space requirements.

Question 36

36. How does cultural diversity influence nursing care?

Answer 36

It helps nurses create safer and less threatening environments for patients.

Question 37

37. What is the importance of understanding a patient’s space requirements?

Answer 37

To respect their comfort levels and cultural preferences.

Question 38

38. How do territorial needs vary across cultures?

Answer 38

Some cultures prioritize individual space, while others emphasize group spaces.

Question 39

39. What is the role of communication in spatial behavior?

Answer 39

It allows individuals to indicate comfort levels and set boundaries.

Question 40

40. How does culture influence the use of space in living arrangements?

Answer 40

It dictates the organization of living spaces, such as group sleeping or individual rooms.

Question 41

41. What are proprioceptors?

Answer 41

Nerves that provide information about muscle activity and position.

Question 42

42. How do spatial requirements differ for Japanese culture?

Answer 42

Japanese individuals often maintain more distance during conversations.

Question 43

43. What is the impact of Western architecture on space perception?

Answer 43

It emphasizes privacy with thick walls and defined rooms.

Question 44

44. What role does olfactory perception play in emotional states?

Answer 44

It differentiates individuals’ feelings and states of mind.

Question 45

45. How is spatial behavior culturally learned?

Answer 45

Through upbringing and exposure to cultural norms.

Question 46

46. How does space invasion affect relationships?

Answer 46

It can lead to discomfort, anxiety, or misinterpretation of intentions.

Question 47

47. Why is cultural competence important for nurses?

Answer 47

To effectively address diverse patients' needs and improve healthcare outcomes.

Question 48

48. How is security linked to personal space in healthcare?

Answer 48

Patients feel more secure when their personal space is respected.

Question 49

49. What does tactile space signify in healthcare?

Answer 49

The importance of touch in building trust and delivering care.

Question 50

50. Why is personal space essential in nursing communication?

Answer 50

It facilitates effective interaction without causing discomfort.