Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Holism
Part 2
79
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
10/24/2013

Additional Nursing Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Cultural Care Nursing
Definition
The provision of nursing care across cultural boundaries

takes into account the context in which the client lives
And his or her cultural beliefs about health, illness, and health related practices.
Term
Culturally Competent Nursing Care
Definition
Being sensitive to issues related to culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and economic situation
Implies not only the sensitivity to these factors, but also the ability to intervene appropriately and effectively.
Term
Culturally Competent Nursing Care continued
Definition
Requires much more than knowledge about other ethnic/cultural groups

A complex combination of knowledge, attitudes, and skills
Term
Cultural perspectives in nursing
Definition
Includes three interacting viewpoints;
1. Objective
2. Subjective
2. Context of the cross cultural encounter
Term
Objective
Definition
Focus on the patient, family, and community's cultural and social characteristics, including communication patterns and world view
Term
Subjective
Definition
Emphasizes the Nurse's personal and cultural characteristics.

One cannot provide culturally competent nursing care in the absence of self awareness

need to acknowledge their own values, beliefs, and communication style.
Term
Subjective (continued)
Definition
This self awareness can reveal communication barriers based on ethnocentrism or bias toward a particular ethnic, religious, or political group
Term
Ethnocentrism
Definition
The tendency to view members of other cultural or ethnic groups in terms of the standards behavior and values of a person's own group
Term
Context
Definition
Includes the broader cultural, socioeconomic, and political influences on the healthcare system

And their effects on patients and nurses
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Where was the patient born
How long has he/she been in this country
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Ethnic affiliation and how strong is the patient's ethic identity
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Who are the major support people, family, friends.
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Does the patient live in an ethnic community
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Primary and secondary languages, speaking and reading abilities
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Religion and its importance in daily life
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Current religious practices
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Food and prohibitions
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
economic situation and is income adequate to meet the needs of the patient family
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Health and illness beliefs and practices
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Customs and beliefs around such transitions as birth, illness, and death
Term
Must assess patient as an individual
Definition
Do not assume that all people from the same ethic background have the same cultural beliefs and values
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Nurses seldom attempt to provide spiritual care beyond making referrals to clergy
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Many feel unqualified of educationally unprepared
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Many feel that spiritual care is not an appropriate role in nursing
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Many feel are hesitant to approach such a sensitive issue
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Concern that certain actions would cross professional boundaries
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Fear that their work environment would not support their efforts
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Overwhelmed with the demands of burdensome workload
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Findings
Definition
Lack of personal spiritual self knowledge
Term
Spirituality in Nursing Research Finding
Definition
confusion regarding personal religious beliefs and spirituality
Term
Impact of spirituality on health
Definition
Multiple studies indicating the positive effects of spirituality and spiritual practices on physical, psychological, and emotional health
Term
Impact of spirituality on health examples
Definition
Elderly churchgoers have a healthier immune system than those who do not attend religious services
Term
Impact of spirituality on health examples
Definition
Religious people are less likely to suffer from depression
Term
Impact of spirituality on health examples
Definition
Prayer not only offers psychological benefits to the person but affects those being prayed for (intercessory prayer)
Term
Impact of spirituality on health examples
Definition
Studies showing the ability of humans to transmit positive energy fields across long distances
Term
Impact of spirituality on health examples
Definition
A positive relationship between religious participation and

lifespan
mental health
quality of life
effective coping
Term
Spirituality
Definition
How individuals find meaning, purpose, and hope in their lives
Term
Spirituality
Definition
How they come(or do not come)to transcend their personal selves and connect with others, nature, and a higher power
Term
Spirituality
Definition
may or may not involve belief in a "God", per se.
Term
Spirituality
Definition
personal in nature
Term
Religion
Definition
An organized faith belief system
Term
Religion
Definition
Is only one dimension of spirituality
Term
Religion
Definition
More social in nature
Term
Spiritual Distress
Definition
A disturbance or a challenge to a person's belief or value system
Term
Spiritual Distress
Definition
This belief or value system typically provides strength, hope, and meaning to life.
Term
Possible expressions of spiritual distress
Definition
Expressions of fear or anxiety
Term
Possible expressions of spiritual distress
Definition
Specific requests for spiritual support
Term
Possible expressions of spiritual distress
Definition
Mention of God/Faith
Term
Possible expressions of spiritual distress
Definition
Discussion of death issues
Term
Possible expressions of spiritual distress
Definition
Withdrawal
Crying
Anger
Expressions of Helplessness
Expressions of Guilt
Restlessness of difficulty
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
Referral to minister, chaplain, or spiritual advisor
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
Prayer
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
Active listening
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
Therapeutically communicating with clients to facilitate and validate patients feelings and thoughts
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
Conveying acceptance true regard, respect, and a nonjudgmental attitude
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
Instilling hope
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
Clarifying client's spiritual values and experiences by conducting a spiritual assessment
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
touch
Term
Spiritual interventions by nurses
Definition
presence
Term
Presence
Definition
Self giving by the nurse to the patient
Term
Presence
Definition
Being available and listening in a meaningful way
Term
Presence
Definition
Having an awareness that it is a privilege to be invited into a person's life in this way
Term
Presence
Definition
Implies reverence
Term
Presence
Definition
A conscious desire to heal and support
Term
Presence
Definition
Goal not just to complete the task at hand
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Sense of inner peace
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Compassion for others
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Reverence for life
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Gratitude
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Appreciation of both unity and diversity
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Humor
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Wisdom
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Generosity
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Ability to transcend the self
Term
Characteristics of spiritual well-being
Definition
Ability to give and accept love
Term
Spiritual Assessment
Definition
Concept of God or higher power
Term
Spiritual Assessment
Definition
Sources of strength, faith, and hope
Term
Spiritual Assessment
Definition
Significance of religious practices
Term
Spiritual Assessment
Definition
Perceived relationship between spiritual beliefs and state of health
Supporting users have an ad free experience!