PPN101 Week 6

These flashcards cover concepts related to cultural competence, humility, safety, and the context of health and illness in nursing practice.

Cultural Competence

An ongoing process whereby nurses strive to work within the client's cultural context.

Cultural Humility

The ability to let go of stereotypes and assess the cultural dimensions of each patient, acknowledging what you do not know.

Cultural Safety

Enables safe care defined by those receiving that care, addressing unequal power relations.

Colonialism

Occurs when a foreign power rules over a nation, imposing its values and beliefs.

Race

A socially constructed category to classify humankind based on common ancestry and physical characteristics.

Racism

A complex system of racial hierarchies asserting that one group is superior to others.

Antiracism

A conscious decision to make equitable choices that promote equity and challenge racism.

Equity

The situation in which everyone is treated fairly according to their needs.

Diversity

The presence of people from many different groups within society.

Inclusion

The act of allowing and treating various types of people fairly and equally.

Cultural Awareness

A beginning step towards understanding differences, requiring self-assessment and reflection.

Cultural Sensitivity

Recognition of differences between cultures and their reflection in communication and relationships.

Culturally Sensitive Care

Understanding oneself and the other to effectively bridge gaps in caregiving.

Marginalization

The process by which certain groups or individuals are pushed to the edges of society, often resulting in limited access to resources.

Power Dynamics

The ways in which power is negotiated and exercised between individuals within social interactions or institutions.

Structural Violence

A form of violence where social structures or institutions harm individuals by preventing them from meeting their basic needs.