Exam 16: Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Fasting is required from sunup to sundown during the month of Ramadan for

All of the following are examples of forms of diversity that are visible except

Which of the following is not one of the five major concerns about an illness explored by an explanatory model?

As illustrated in the cultural competence continuum model,one's level of proficiency for interacting with older adults will be the same as one's level of proficiency for working with those with cognitive delays.

Smiling,showing warmth,and being friendly are not recommended as a means to enhance cross-cultural communication.

Identify reasons community nutrition professionals need to gain cultural and linguistic expertise.

The LEARN guidelines are useful in developing a culturally sensitive treatment plan.

Increases in minority groups in the United States have resulted from all of the following except

Making eye contact is a sign of respect for

Describe problems that could occur when health care providers use nonprofessional interpreters.

A dynamic conceptual model of cultural competence developed by Campinha-Bacote for health care professionals views cultural competence as a process rather than an end result.

All Americans,regardless of cultural background,have the same nutritional issues.

The notion that too much food can block "ki" (energy)is a traditional belief of what cultural group?

Describe five essential elements necessary for an organization to provide culturally competent programming.

Why is it important for community nutritionists to understand the generalities of cultural groups?

Which cultural group has a traditional belief that a balance of strengthening hot foods and weakness-promoting cold foods is needed to maintain health?

All of the following are interdependent constructs of the cultural competency model developed by Campinha-Bacote except

Based on the Campinha-Bacote model of cultural competency,"health care providers learn to perform culturally sensitive assessments and interventions" is the _____ construct.

List six possible causes of health disparities.

Which of the following does not illustrate an appropriate level of cultural competence?