Mental Health: chapter 3 Cultural and
spiritual issues related to mental health
care ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2024 UPDATED
VERSION
Define culture.
way of life; basis of some common purpose, need or similarity
of background; totality of learned, socially transmitted beliefs,
values, and behaviors from member's interpersonal
transactions
What areas of health can culture impact?
-meaning of illness
-family
-grief/emotions
-important rituals
-time
,Define acculturation.
socialization process; learning and adoption of selective aspects
of dominant culture
Define culture identity.
set of cultural beliefs as standards of behavior
A client is using prayer to assist in relieving stress. The use of
prayer allows the client to ...
Cope
Understand
Plan
Recover - ✔✔-C0RRECT ANSWER-✔✔-Cope
The nurse is doing an assessment interview of a client. During
the interview, the client comments, "Our people are connected
with nature. Our world, our seasons, and our weather—they all
,have many lessons to teach us." The nurse interprets the
client's statement as an expression of which of the following?
Religiousness
Tribal law
Spirituality
Ecological values - ✔✔-C0RRECT ANSWER-✔✔-Spirituality
Which question best encourages the client to disclose
information that the nurse must assess to provide culturally
competent care?
"How do you want me to help you?"
"Do you want me to contact your preacher?"
"What special diet do you have?"
"Which family members do you want to receive calls from?" -
✔✔-C0RRECT ANSWER-✔✔-"How do you want me to help
you?"
, Define linguistic competence.
capacity to communicate effectively and convey information to
a diverse audience for easy understanding
What are cultural norms?
define what is normal or abnormal within a culture
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
race refers to a group of people based on biological similarities.
Ethnicity is learned from your culture or family
What do ethnic groups share?
common heritage and history. Share a worldview for thinking
What is the western worldview rooted in?
science, biomedical
What is eastern worldview rooted in?
balance between the body, mind, and spirit
What is the indigenous worldview rooted in?
harmony, nature, and individual
Define diversity.
differences. Race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual
orientation, ability/disability.
Define enclave.
spiritual issues related to mental health
care ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2024 UPDATED
VERSION
Define culture.
way of life; basis of some common purpose, need or similarity
of background; totality of learned, socially transmitted beliefs,
values, and behaviors from member's interpersonal
transactions
What areas of health can culture impact?
-meaning of illness
-family
-grief/emotions
-important rituals
-time
,Define acculturation.
socialization process; learning and adoption of selective aspects
of dominant culture
Define culture identity.
set of cultural beliefs as standards of behavior
A client is using prayer to assist in relieving stress. The use of
prayer allows the client to ...
Cope
Understand
Plan
Recover - ✔✔-C0RRECT ANSWER-✔✔-Cope
The nurse is doing an assessment interview of a client. During
the interview, the client comments, "Our people are connected
with nature. Our world, our seasons, and our weather—they all
,have many lessons to teach us." The nurse interprets the
client's statement as an expression of which of the following?
Religiousness
Tribal law
Spirituality
Ecological values - ✔✔-C0RRECT ANSWER-✔✔-Spirituality
Which question best encourages the client to disclose
information that the nurse must assess to provide culturally
competent care?
"How do you want me to help you?"
"Do you want me to contact your preacher?"
"What special diet do you have?"
"Which family members do you want to receive calls from?" -
✔✔-C0RRECT ANSWER-✔✔-"How do you want me to help
you?"
, Define linguistic competence.
capacity to communicate effectively and convey information to
a diverse audience for easy understanding
What are cultural norms?
define what is normal or abnormal within a culture
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
race refers to a group of people based on biological similarities.
Ethnicity is learned from your culture or family
What do ethnic groups share?
common heritage and history. Share a worldview for thinking
What is the western worldview rooted in?
science, biomedical
What is eastern worldview rooted in?
balance between the body, mind, and spirit
What is the indigenous worldview rooted in?
harmony, nature, and individual
Define diversity.
differences. Race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual
orientation, ability/disability.
Define enclave.
