Week 5 Cultural Safety & Indigenous Flashcards
(145 cards)
What is the definition of cultural humility?
a) A technique for improving healthcare skills.
b) An approach to cultural dominance.
c) A process of self-reflection on personal biases.
d) A method for patient data collection.
C
What is a primary goal of cultural humility?
a) Develop respectful processes and relationships.
b) Maximize profits in healthcare.
c) Eliminate all biases from practice.
d) Create uniform treatment protocols.
A
What mindset is required for cultural humility?
a) Strict adherence to protocol.
b) Lifelong learning and continuous self-reflection.
c) Fixed knowledge base in practices.
d) Indifference to client backgrounds.
B
What does cultural humility emphasize regarding knowledge?
a) Mastery over cultural differences.
b) Expertise in all cultural contexts.
c) The need to dominate conversations.
d) Comfort with not knowing.
D
How should one approach interactions when practicing cultural humility?
a) By asserting one’s own knowledge.
b) With openness to learn from others.
c) By leading with assumptions.
d) By providing direct instructions.
B
What is prioritized in communication under cultural humility?
a) Giving clear, concise instructions.
b) Making assumptions based on data.
c) Asking questions to avoid assumptions.
d) Informing rather than understanding.
C
What is the definition of cultural assessment in nursing?
a) An optional patient interaction tool.
b) A process of standard medical testing.
c) A crucial component of comprehensive nursing assessment.
d) A technique for financial assessment.
C
What is the purpose of cultural assessment?
a) To enforce health regulations strictly.
b) To understand the meaning behind patient decisions.
c) To quantify patient health data.
d) To isolate patients from their culture.
B
What components are involved in cultural assessment?
a) Focusing solely on medical history.
b) Exploring relevant factors affecting health.
c) Ignoring cultural contexts.
d) Using only demographic data.
B
How do cultural factors influence patients according to cultural assessment?
a) They have no effect on health decisions.
b) They simplify treatment protocols.
c) They shape reactions and behaviors related to health.
d) They increase the urgency for treatment.
C
What does cultural sensitivity emphasize in healthcare?
a) Enforcing dominant cultural norms on patients.
b) Standardizing treatments for all patients.
c) Recognizing and respecting differences among patients.
d) Ignoring individual patient backgrounds.
C
Which is a key responsibility of nurses in cultural sensitivity?
a) Promote a single cultural perspective.
b) Ensure all patients follow group norms.
c) Identify individual patient differences.
d) Ignore cultural backgrounds.
C
How is culture viewed in the context of cultural sensitivity?
a) As a dynamic and changing phenomenon.
b) Only through the lens of dominant culture.
c) As a characteristic of individuals or groups.
d) Exclusively from a historical perspective.
C
What is a key limitation of cultural sensitivity?
a) Individuals may not align with their group’s identity.
b) It encourages full alignment with group identities.
c) Stereotyping reduces misunderstandings in practice.
d) It fully appreciates individual cultural variations.
A
What does intra-group variability emphasize in healthcare?
a) Diverse values and norms within the same group.
b) Uniform practices across all group members.
c) Complete homogeneity in cultural practices.
d) Consistent representation of group culture.
A
Which is a risk associated with cultural sensitivity?
a) Stereotyping and erroneous assumptions about individuals.
b) Comprehensive understanding of all cultural contexts.
c) Promoting stronger individual relationships in healthcare.
d) Eliminating biases in cultural interactions.
A
What does cultural competence refer to?
a) Understanding different cultures and their practices.
b) Uniform application of medical procedures.
c) A method for enforcing dominant cultural norms.
d) A solely theoretical approach to culture.
A
Which aspect is crucial in developing cultural competence?
a) Learning about contexts shaping culture.
b) Imposing one’s cultural values on others.
c) Rejecting all forms of cultural differences.
d) Focusing exclusively on historical contexts.
A
What limitation does the checkbox mentality describe in cultural competence?
a) It ensures thorough understanding of patient needs.
b) It emphasizes ongoing cultural education.
c) It is seen as a mere checklist item.
d) It encourages deep personal reflection on biases.
C
What challenge accompanies the acquisition of cultural competence?
a) Immediate improvement in healthcare delivery.
b) Overwhelming success in addressing cultural issues.
c) Guaranteeing complete patient satisfaction.
d) Lack of actionable change in practice.
D
What can be defined as the shared beliefs and practices of a group?
a) Culture.
b) Individual preferences.
c) Social hierarchies.
d) Economic systems.
A
How is culture primarily expressed?
a) Through political ideologies.
b) Through language, art, and traditions.
c) Only through written texts.
d) Exclusively through music.
B
Why is culture important for individuals?
a) It dictates economic status.
b) It shapes identities and community cohesion.
c) It eliminates personal choices.
d) It enforces uniformity in beliefs.
B
How does personal cultural identity influence individuals?
a) It defines financial success.
b) It affects perspective and interactions.
c) It limits personal growth.
d) It restricts emotional expression.
B