FINAL EXAM HOLISTIC NURSING
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Cultural Influences on Health Care correct answers >>
Physiologic variations, Reactions to pain, Mental health, Gender
roles, Language and communication, Orientation to space and
time, Food and nutrition, Family support, Socioeconomic factors,
Health Disparities.
Guidelines for providing culturally respectful nursing care
correct answers >> develop cultural self-awareness, develop
cultural knowledge, accommodate cultural practices in health
care, respect culturally based family roles, avoid mandating
change, and seek cultural assistance.
Transcultural Nursing correct answers >> A nurse who is
culturally respectful has the knowledge and skills to adapt nursing
care to cultural similarities and differences.
Barriers to culturally competent care correct answers >>
Lack of knowledge
Emotional responses
Ethnocentrism
Cultural stereotypes
Prejudice
Discrimination
Racism
,Sexism
Language barrier
Street talk, slang, jargon
Patient-centered care correct answers >> providing care that
is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences,
needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all
clinical decisions. Patient is at the center of the conceptual
framework.
Relationship-based, person-centered care correct answers >>
Think through the eyes of the patient.
Do you have what it takes? correct answers >> Open-
mindedness, self awareness and knowledge of your own beliefs
and values, sense of personal responsibility for your actions,
motivation to do what you do to the best of your ability because
you care about others, leadership skills, and bravery to question
"the system."
Cultural Diversity correct answers >> the existence of a
variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society. Varying
cultures, racial and ethnic origin, religion, physical size, age and
gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic and
occupational status, and geographical location.
Cultural Awareness correct answers >> Involves self-
awareness for the nurse, examining personal attributes related to
various aspects of culture to identify possible bias.
,Cultural Sensitivity correct answers >> nurses are
knowledgeable about the cultures present in their area of practice
Cultural Appropriateness correct answers >> that nurses
apply their knowledge of a client's culture to their care delivery.
Cultural Competence correct answers >> Nurses care and
address the entire cultural context of each client within the realm
of care they deliver--developed over a lifetime.
Elements of Cultural Competence correct answers >>
Developing self-awareness
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a patient's
culture
Accepting and respecting cultural differences
Not assuming that the health care provider's beliefs and values
are the same as the client's
Resisting judgmental attitudes such as "different is not as good"
Being open to and comfortable with cultural encounters
Accepting responsibility for one's own cultural competency
Health correct answers >> A state of complete physical,
mental, and social well being, not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity.
Illness correct answers >> the unique response of a person
to a disease; an abnormal process involving changed level of
functioning.
, Wellness correct answers >> an active state of being healthy
by living a lifestyle promoting good physical, mental, and
emotional health.
Acute Illness correct answers >> Generally has a rapid onset
of systems and lasts only a relatively short time, usually
reversible. Ex: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold.
Chronic Illness correct answers >> A broad term that
encompasses many different physical and mental alterations in
health; usually has a slow onset and may have periods of
remission and exacerbation. Ex: diabetes mellitus, Lung disease,
arthritis, and lupus.
Disease correct answers >> Pathological changes in the
structure and function of the body or mind. Ex: inherited genetic
defects, developmental defects, physiologic and emotional
reactions to stress.
Characteristics of a Chronic Illness correct answers >> It is a
permanent change.
It causes, or is caused by, irreversible alterations in normal
anatomy and physiology.
It requires special patient education for rehabilitation.
It requires a long period of care or support. It cannot be cured;
goal is focused on maintenance and management of symptoms.
Health Care Disparities correct answers >> Healthy people
2020: "a particular type of health difference that is closely linked
with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage." They
PRACTICE WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Cultural Influences on Health Care correct answers >>
Physiologic variations, Reactions to pain, Mental health, Gender
roles, Language and communication, Orientation to space and
time, Food and nutrition, Family support, Socioeconomic factors,
Health Disparities.
Guidelines for providing culturally respectful nursing care
correct answers >> develop cultural self-awareness, develop
cultural knowledge, accommodate cultural practices in health
care, respect culturally based family roles, avoid mandating
change, and seek cultural assistance.
Transcultural Nursing correct answers >> A nurse who is
culturally respectful has the knowledge and skills to adapt nursing
care to cultural similarities and differences.
Barriers to culturally competent care correct answers >>
Lack of knowledge
Emotional responses
Ethnocentrism
Cultural stereotypes
Prejudice
Discrimination
Racism
,Sexism
Language barrier
Street talk, slang, jargon
Patient-centered care correct answers >> providing care that
is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences,
needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all
clinical decisions. Patient is at the center of the conceptual
framework.
Relationship-based, person-centered care correct answers >>
Think through the eyes of the patient.
Do you have what it takes? correct answers >> Open-
mindedness, self awareness and knowledge of your own beliefs
and values, sense of personal responsibility for your actions,
motivation to do what you do to the best of your ability because
you care about others, leadership skills, and bravery to question
"the system."
Cultural Diversity correct answers >> the existence of a
variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society. Varying
cultures, racial and ethnic origin, religion, physical size, age and
gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic and
occupational status, and geographical location.
Cultural Awareness correct answers >> Involves self-
awareness for the nurse, examining personal attributes related to
various aspects of culture to identify possible bias.
,Cultural Sensitivity correct answers >> nurses are
knowledgeable about the cultures present in their area of practice
Cultural Appropriateness correct answers >> that nurses
apply their knowledge of a client's culture to their care delivery.
Cultural Competence correct answers >> Nurses care and
address the entire cultural context of each client within the realm
of care they deliver--developed over a lifetime.
Elements of Cultural Competence correct answers >>
Developing self-awareness
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a patient's
culture
Accepting and respecting cultural differences
Not assuming that the health care provider's beliefs and values
are the same as the client's
Resisting judgmental attitudes such as "different is not as good"
Being open to and comfortable with cultural encounters
Accepting responsibility for one's own cultural competency
Health correct answers >> A state of complete physical,
mental, and social well being, not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity.
Illness correct answers >> the unique response of a person
to a disease; an abnormal process involving changed level of
functioning.
, Wellness correct answers >> an active state of being healthy
by living a lifestyle promoting good physical, mental, and
emotional health.
Acute Illness correct answers >> Generally has a rapid onset
of systems and lasts only a relatively short time, usually
reversible. Ex: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold.
Chronic Illness correct answers >> A broad term that
encompasses many different physical and mental alterations in
health; usually has a slow onset and may have periods of
remission and exacerbation. Ex: diabetes mellitus, Lung disease,
arthritis, and lupus.
Disease correct answers >> Pathological changes in the
structure and function of the body or mind. Ex: inherited genetic
defects, developmental defects, physiologic and emotional
reactions to stress.
Characteristics of a Chronic Illness correct answers >> It is a
permanent change.
It causes, or is caused by, irreversible alterations in normal
anatomy and physiology.
It requires special patient education for rehabilitation.
It requires a long period of care or support. It cannot be cured;
goal is focused on maintenance and management of symptoms.
Health Care Disparities correct answers >> Healthy people
2020: "a particular type of health difference that is closely linked
with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage." They
