BHA Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER One-way process of immigrants taking on the
characteristics and adopting the culture/behavior of the majority culture.
Acculturation - CORRECT ANSWER Two-way process of social and psychological
exchanges with encounters between persons of different cultures, resulting in changes in
either group.
Culture - CORRECT ANSWER Nonphysical attributes of a person: thoughts,
communications, actions, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social
groups
Culture Taboo - CORRECT ANSWER Forbidden behaviors or practices to be avoided
by both children and adults (e.g. making eye contact w/ in some cultures)
Ethnicity - CORRECT ANSWER Social group within the social system that claims to
possess variable traits such as a common geographic origin, migratory status, and religion
Religion - CORRECT ANSWER Organized system of beliefs concerning the cause,
nature, and purpose of the universe, as well as attendance at regular services
Avoidance Language - CORRECT ANSWER The use of euphemisms to avoid reality
or to hide feelings (e.g., "They are in a better place.")
Closed Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Questions that ask for specific information
and elicit a short, 1-2 word answer; "yes" or "no," or a forced choice
Open Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Asks for longer narrative information; leaves
the person free to answer in any way (e.g., "Tell me how I can help you.")
, Interviewing Environment - CORRECT ANSWER Setting that promotes comfort,
privacy, and open communication
1. Set the temp to a comfortable level
2. Provide sufficient lighting but avoid strong, direct lighting
3. Secure a quiet environment
4. Remove distracting objects or equipment and avoid clutter or personal items.
Distancing - CORRECT ANSWER Use of impersonal speech to put space between
oneself and a threat (e.g. "There is a lump in the left breast." using "the" instead of "your")
Empathy - CORRECT ANSWER Viewing the world from the other person's inner
frame of reference while remaining yourself
Geographic Privacy - CORRECT ANSWER Private room or space with only the
examiner and patient present; ensures confidentiality
Professional Jargon - CORRECT ANSWER Medical vocabulary used with a patient in
an exclusionary and paternalistic way (e.g., using "hypertensive" instead of "high blood
pressure")
Interview - CORRECT ANSWER Structured conversation between the examiner and
patient to gather a complete health history
Leading Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Question implying one answer is better
than another (e.g., "You don't smoke, do you?")
Interpreters - CORRECT ANSWER Trained individuals who translate between
languages (whether spoken or ASL) for accurate communication
Verbal Communication - CORRECT ANSWER Messages sent through spoken words,
vocalizations, or tone of voice
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER One-way process of immigrants taking on the
characteristics and adopting the culture/behavior of the majority culture.
Acculturation - CORRECT ANSWER Two-way process of social and psychological
exchanges with encounters between persons of different cultures, resulting in changes in
either group.
Culture - CORRECT ANSWER Nonphysical attributes of a person: thoughts,
communications, actions, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social
groups
Culture Taboo - CORRECT ANSWER Forbidden behaviors or practices to be avoided
by both children and adults (e.g. making eye contact w/ in some cultures)
Ethnicity - CORRECT ANSWER Social group within the social system that claims to
possess variable traits such as a common geographic origin, migratory status, and religion
Religion - CORRECT ANSWER Organized system of beliefs concerning the cause,
nature, and purpose of the universe, as well as attendance at regular services
Avoidance Language - CORRECT ANSWER The use of euphemisms to avoid reality
or to hide feelings (e.g., "They are in a better place.")
Closed Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Questions that ask for specific information
and elicit a short, 1-2 word answer; "yes" or "no," or a forced choice
Open Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Asks for longer narrative information; leaves
the person free to answer in any way (e.g., "Tell me how I can help you.")
, Interviewing Environment - CORRECT ANSWER Setting that promotes comfort,
privacy, and open communication
1. Set the temp to a comfortable level
2. Provide sufficient lighting but avoid strong, direct lighting
3. Secure a quiet environment
4. Remove distracting objects or equipment and avoid clutter or personal items.
Distancing - CORRECT ANSWER Use of impersonal speech to put space between
oneself and a threat (e.g. "There is a lump in the left breast." using "the" instead of "your")
Empathy - CORRECT ANSWER Viewing the world from the other person's inner
frame of reference while remaining yourself
Geographic Privacy - CORRECT ANSWER Private room or space with only the
examiner and patient present; ensures confidentiality
Professional Jargon - CORRECT ANSWER Medical vocabulary used with a patient in
an exclusionary and paternalistic way (e.g., using "hypertensive" instead of "high blood
pressure")
Interview - CORRECT ANSWER Structured conversation between the examiner and
patient to gather a complete health history
Leading Questions - CORRECT ANSWER Question implying one answer is better
than another (e.g., "You don't smoke, do you?")
Interpreters - CORRECT ANSWER Trained individuals who translate between
languages (whether spoken or ASL) for accurate communication
Verbal Communication - CORRECT ANSWER Messages sent through spoken words,
vocalizations, or tone of voice
