NR 503 Final|Complete Questions with A+ Graded Answers
cultural competence
a dynamic, fluid continuous process where meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on
knowledge of cultural heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of those to whom they render care
culture
practices, beliefs, values, norms which can be learned or shared and which guide the actions and
decisions of each person in the group
cultural awareness
self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward other cultures, an in-depth exploration of
one's own ethnic and cultural background
cultural knowledge
obtaining a sound educational foundation concerning the various worldviews of different cultures
cultural skill
the ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding the patient's presenting problem.
cultural desire
motivation of the healthcare provider to "want" to engage in the process of cultural competence,
characteristics of compassion, authenticity, humility, openess, etc.
Transcultural Nursing Theory
A theory that focuses on the individual and describes how culture influences and provides meaning to
everything a person does, thinks, feels, or hears.
Norms
rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members
Values
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
The Kleinman explanatory model assists with the gathering of information by:
asking the patient to identify what they think about the disease process, how they think about the
disease process, etc.
socioeconomic status
status in society based on level of education, income, and occupational prestige
Disparities in health
inequity in social structures based on characteristics; historically linked to discrimination
minorities
cultural competence
a dynamic, fluid continuous process where meaningful and useful care delivery strategies based on
knowledge of cultural heritage, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of those to whom they render care
culture
practices, beliefs, values, norms which can be learned or shared and which guide the actions and
decisions of each person in the group
cultural awareness
self-examination of one's own prejudices and biases toward other cultures, an in-depth exploration of
one's own ethnic and cultural background
cultural knowledge
obtaining a sound educational foundation concerning the various worldviews of different cultures
cultural skill
the ability to collect culturally relevant data regarding the patient's presenting problem.
cultural desire
motivation of the healthcare provider to "want" to engage in the process of cultural competence,
characteristics of compassion, authenticity, humility, openess, etc.
Transcultural Nursing Theory
A theory that focuses on the individual and describes how culture influences and provides meaning to
everything a person does, thinks, feels, or hears.
Norms
rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members
Values
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
The Kleinman explanatory model assists with the gathering of information by:
asking the patient to identify what they think about the disease process, how they think about the
disease process, etc.
socioeconomic status
status in society based on level of education, income, and occupational prestige
Disparities in health
inequity in social structures based on characteristics; historically linked to discrimination
minorities
