MIDTERM CON'T Flashcards
Refers to a systematic, comprehensive examination
of individuals, families, groups, and communities
regarding their health-related cultural beliefs, values,
and practices
CULTURAL ASSESSMENT (CULTUROLOGIC ASSESSMENT)
s the study of cultures and indigenous peoples
customs by examining historical records as well as
other sources of information on their lives and history
ETHNOHISTORY
is a branch of biology that studies heredity and the
variations of inherited characteristics
GENETICS
A specific gene that addresses all genes and their
interrelationship to identify their combined influence
on the growth and development of the organism
GENOMICS
is an organism’s complete set of DNA, including all of
its genes.
GENOME
is the study of how genes are influenced by forces
such as the environment, obesity, or medication
EPIGENETICS
the study of the role of inherited and acquired genetic
variation in drug response, is an evolving field that
facilitates the identification of biomarkers that can
help health providers optimize drug selection, dose,
and treatment
PHARMACOGENOMICS
refers to a brief statement in the client’s own words
describing why he/she is visiting a health care
provider.
REASON FOR SEEKING CARE
are defined as phenomena experienced by individuals
that signify a departure from normal function,
sensation, or appearance and that might include
physical aberrations
SYMPTOMS
Biocultural variations are found in the body
proportions of individuals, largely because of
differences in bone length.
BODY PROPORTIONS
Derived from the Greek word for penalty, pain is often
associated with punishment in Judeo–Christian
thought.
ASSESSMENT OF PAIN
a direct, one-to-one relationship exists between an
injury and pain, and the pain is frequently short-lived
and self-limiting
ACUTE PAIN
includes such variables as facial expression, mood
and affect, fluency of speech, ability to communicate
ideas, appropriateness of word choice, grooming, and
attire or dress.
BEHAVIOR
An accurate and comprehensive examination of the
skin of clients from culturally diverse backgrounds
requires knowledge of biocultural variations and skill
in recognizing color changes, some of which might be
subtle.
BIOCULTURAL VARIATIONS IN SKIN
is responsible for the various colors and tones of skin
observed in different people
MELANIN
The apocrine and eccrine sweat glands are important
for fluid balance and thermoregulation.
BIOCULTURAL VARIATIONS IN SWEAT GLANDS
are often used as indicators of developmental,
hygienic, and nutritional adequacy, and there are
important biocultural differences.
TEETH
LEININGER’S THREE MODES OF ACTION TO
DELIVER CARE
- CULTURE CARE PRESERVATION OR
MAINTENANCE - CULTURE CARE ACCOMODATION OR
NEGOTIATION - CULTURE CARE RECONSTRUCTURING OR
REPATTERNING
refers to those professional actions and decisions that
help people of a particular culture to retain and/or
preserve relevant care values so that they can
maintain their well-being, recover from illness, or face
CULTURAL CARE PRESERVATION OR MAINTENANCE
develop from the shared experiences of a social
group and are expressed symbolically.
CULTURAL BELIEF SYSTEMS
One of the most common expressions of symbolism.
● One aspect of life is connected to another through a
shared symbol.
METAPHOR
The set of metaphoric explanations used by a group
of people to explain life’s events and offer solutions to
life’s mysteries can be viewed as the group’s
worldview or major paradigm
WORLDVIEW/PARADIGM
theories of health and disease or illness causation
are based on a group’s prevailing worldview. These worldviews
include a group’s health-related attitudes, beliefs, and
practices,
frequently referred to as Health Belief Systems.
Health Belief Systems.
- MAGICO-RELIGIOUS
- SCIENTIFIC
- HOLISTIC
