What is the relationship between culture, religion, and health care? Check all that apply.People in many cultures have similar beliefs about the causes of illness, and how illnesses should be treated.There are variations in beliefs about healthcare practices among different cultures.There is only one religion practiced in each type of culture.Although people in cultures differ in their beliefs about birth, they are all similar in beliefs about death.All religions teach that illness is the result of wrongdoing.Some people will refrain from particular healthcare treatments because of religious beliefs.
What is the relationship between language and the provision of culturally sensitive care? Check all that apply.Communication barriers can be reduced in a healthcare setting by providing translators for patients who speak a different language.Patients cannot receive adequate care if they are in a healthcare facility where their dominant language is not spoken.Smiling and using nonverbal gestures can make a patient who speaks a different language more comfortable.Communication barriers do not exist in health care because medical terminology is the same in every language.Language does not affect the delivery of healthcare services, since doctors only need to communicate with other medical staff.
What best describes the characteristics of culture? Check all of the boxes that apply.
What common characteristics define a group as a culture? Check all that apply.learned behaviorshared informationfood and religionsocial rules and behaviorsphysical appearance
What is the best way a nursing assistant can show respect for a new patient’s culture?
Identifying Beliefs on the Origin of IllnessWrongdoing in life causes illness.A balance of energy forces causes illness.Supernatural forces or evil spirits causes illness.The presence of pets in the house causes illness.Living in an unhealthy environment causes illness.
What are some ways cultures may differ in methods of treatments? Check all that apply.Some cultures believe prayer aids healingSome cultures believe charms can treat illnesses.Some cultures forbid specific medical treatments.Some cultures believe only men can get sick, but not women.Some cultures forbid female healthcare providers from examining female patients.
What best describes why it is important to be aware of a patient’s dietary beliefs, needs, or restriction?
What are some common food and drinks certain cultural groups may avoid? Check all that apply.meateggsshellfishvegetablesalcoholcaffeinewater
What best describes the relationship between cultural differences and childbirth? Check all that apply.Some women prefer to experience childbirth in a hospital.Some women prefer to experience childbirth at home.All women want drugs to help lessen pain during childbirth.All women want the assistance of a midwife during childbirth.All women have their own preferences for the birthing process.
What best describes the relationship between cultural differences and death?
What cultural attitude best explains why a patient would refuse to take medication?
What needs of patients are met when nursing assistants recognize and respect cultural differences when caring for patients? Check all that apply.physicalmentalemotionalfinancialsocial
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Dietary preferences✔ Family organizationFinancial problems
✔ interpersonal behaviorfamily organizationlanguage
What best describes the relationship between culture and psychological responses?
What best describes what should be done if family members want to be involved in the health care of a patient?
What are some common interpersonal behaviors nursing assistants should be aware of when providing culturally sensitive care? Check all that apply.gestureslanguageeye contactpersonal spacefamily organization
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