Deck 2: Cultural Health Influences

Question 1

From a legal perspective,cultural competence can help to avoid:

A)Liability
B)Malpractice claims
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above,cultural competence has no effect on legal matters

Answer 1

C
Explanation: C)A lack of awareness of cultural differences and failure to provide culturally appropriate care may result in liability,under tort principles,for breach of professional standards of care.Providing effective communication (both verbal and written)in other languages and addressing the need of individuals with low or no literacy have been shown effective in reducing malpractice claims.³¹
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Question 2

Which is the BEST way to pursue cultural competency for a lifetime?

A)Legal school
B)Continuing education
C)Understanding one's self
D)Competency education

Answer 2

B
Explanation: B)Continuing education through readings,attending conferences and workshops,interacting with experts,and taking language classes are some formal ways to pursue the process of cultural competency.

Question 3

Which of the following is projected to have to slowest population growth through the year 2050?

A)Hispanic
B)White,non-Hispanic
C)Asian
D)Black

Answer 3

B
Explanation: B)The slowest projected population growth through 2050 will be in the on‐Hispanic White group."

Question 4

In order to be culturally competent,one should eliminate idioms in speech because these have a basis in American culture are NOT universally understood.Avoiding "yes" and "no" questions and encouraging clients to ask questions is also a basic tenet for all health communication.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 5

The L-E-A-R-N model stands for Listen,Explain,Acknowledge,Recognize,and Negotiate.This model replaces the dental interview process when treating those from different cultures.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 6

The ethnocentric values of individualism and freedom motivate the practice of the giving health information;directly to the patient and NOT the family or family head,and to expect patients to make their own health care decisions.This holds true with all cultures.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 7

Culture is defined as integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language,thoughts,communications,actions,customs,beliefs,values,and institutions of racial,ethnic,religious or social groups.A dental hygienist should be culturally competent,only if he or she chooses to do so.

A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.

Question 8

Which of the following is a concern for clients who have limited English proficiency?

A)Difficulty using the telephone to schedule appointments
B)Inability to understand implications for informed consent C Problems complying with specialized instructions for medications or chemotherapeutic agents
D)Asking for and understanding directions to the health care facility
E)All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the skill areas assessed in the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI)?

A)Emotional resilience
B)Flexibility/openness
C)Nonjudgmental
D)Personal acuity