Cultural Diversity

Religious beliefs can determine health care beliefs 

Spirituality is an organized system of beliefs determined by a specific religion

The most common HCS in the US is the biomedical or "Western" HCS

The key to respecting cultural diversity is to regard each person as a unique individual 

the US is an excellent example of cultural assimilation

Always be alert to a pt's verbal and nonverbal comm. as well as inconsistency btw them 

The cultural group that believes health is a balance of two energy forces, yin and yang, is

To det. a pt's HC Preferences, the HCP should talk with the patient and ask questions

most gestures, such as nodding the head up and down for yes are universal throughout the world 

Q individual has the right to choose the type of HC system & method of treatment they feel best

process of learning the beliefs/behaviors of a dom. culture & assuming some of its characteri. 

culture is uniform among all members within a cultural group

belief ind. have @ themselves, connection with others & their relationship with a higher power

Mind and Body control methods of Alt. health care include all of the following except

preference that inhibits impartial judgement 

Healthcare workers must always respect the individuality of each person 

HCW must have awareness of diff religious beliefs to care for pts in a holistic manner 

Countries of origin for European Americans include all of the following except

Counties of origin for Middle/Arabic Americans include all of the following except

When an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same it is called

The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others is 

lack of eye contact can indicate respect

family structure win which the mother or oldest female is the authority figure 

A religion that discourages organ donation but allows it to be an individuals decision

A family that consist of a mother, father, and children is an example of 

Most pt's appreciate it when a HCW can speak even a few words of their language 

Last rites are important in the Roman Catholic and Methodist religions

Believers in Christian Scientist and Hindu religions do not permit organ donation 

Methods 2 use while prov care to ppl who have limited English speaking abil include all except 

The belief that all teenagers are reckless drivers is an example of a 

family structure affects care of children, the sick, and the elderly 

classification of ppl based in physical or biological characteristics

race determines most of the behaviors and beliefs of an individual 

Which of the following religions prohibits the use of blood and blood products?

most women prefer more personal space & will stand farther apart than men while communitcating

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?

every individual has and will continue to create new and changing blends of values and beliefs 

family members should not be allowed to care for a patient who is hospitalized. 

different races are present in most ethnic groups

belief that college educated individuals are superior 2 uneducated individuals is an example of

HCW's must use touch and invade personal space to give many types of care

Some individuals will not express pain verbally 

every individual is prejudice to some degree 

Q ind. adopts beliefs & forms patterns of behavior based on culture, race, religion & life ex.