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A health care worker who applies the Philosophy of Individual Worth:
treats every patient with respect
Correct. The Philosophy of Individual Worth states that every human being is entitled to respect.
provides extra care to the most needy patients
Incorrect. The Philosophy of Individual Worth states that every human being is entitled to respect, and it applies to all patients.
gives more help to patients who value and take care of themselves
Incorrect. The Philosophy of Individual Worth states that every human being is entitled to respect, regardless of the patient's level of self-esteem.

The best way for the health care worker to deal with personal prejudice is to:
carefully examine his or her own beliefs
Correct. Everyone has prejudices to some degree, and being aware of them is the first step to dealing with them.
deny having them
Incorrect. Everyone has prejudices to some degree, and being aware of them is the first step to dealing with them.
accept them
Incorrect. Prejudices can interfere with effective interpersonal relationships. Examining one's own beliefs is the first step to dealing with prejudices.

If a patient expresses an idea about health care with which you disagree, the first thing to do is:
listen carefully
Correct. Learning why the other person has this idea can help you better deal with the situation.
let him or her know why you disagree
Incorrect. Understanding why someone has an idea can help you find ways to better communicate and help him or her change, if necessary. This starts with listening carefully.
ignore what he or she said
Incorrect. Listening carefully is key to understanding the ideas of others and helping them change, if necessary.

Which of the following is the best description of the influence of culture on the individual?
It forms the basis of our fundamental beliefs about life, which are often taken for granted.
Correct. Culture forms the basis of our fundamental beliefs, which we often take for granted.
It determines customs, such as foods and family relationships.
Incorrect. Foods and family relationships are only parts of culture. Culture is actually much broader and forms the basis of our fundamental beliefs about life.
It determines how successful a person is likely to be.
Incorrect. While definitions of the meaning of success vary among cultural groups, culture is actually much broader and forms the basis for many fundamental beliefs about life.

The health care worker should not make assumptions about a patient based on his or her racial background because:
this does not show respect for the person as an individual
Correct. Making assumptions about people based on their racial background is disrespectful because it takes away from their worth as individuals.
the patient may be an exception to the rule
Incorrect. This assumes that most people in a racial group behave in a certain way, which is incorrect. And, making assumptions about people based on their racial background is disrespectful because it takes away from their worth as individuals.

The dominant culture in a society refers to:
the customs that are accepted by most people in that society
Correct. The dominant culture in a society refers to customs that are accepted by most people in that society.
the best way to live
Incorrect. Dominant culture refers to customs that are accepted by most people in that society, but they are not necessarily the best way to live.
the legal system of that society
Incorrect. While the legal system will reflect the dominant culture, laws do not include all the customs that are accepted by most people in that society.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can best be described as a model to:
explain human behavior as an attempt to fulfill certain requirements
Correct. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a model to show how humans are motivated by efforts to fulfill certain requirements for complete physical and mental well-being.
show how individuals use defense mechanisms to maintain their self-esteem
Incorrect. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a model to show how humans are motivated by efforts to fulfill certain requirements for complete physical and mental well-being.
explain how individuals deal with loss.
Incorrect. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a model to show how humans are motivated by efforts to fulfill certain requirements for complete physical and mental well-being.

Western medical practices tend to emphasize the:
use of scientifically proven treatments
Correct. Western medical practices tend to emphasize the use of scientifically proven treatments.
close connection of the mind and body
Incorrect. Western medical practices tend to emphasize the use of scientifically proven treatments.
harmony of the body, mind, and spirit
Incorrect. Western medical practices tend to emphasize the use of scientifically proven treatments.

The best thing the health care worker can do to help a patient deal with loss is to:
be willing to listen if the patient wishes to talk about it
Correct. Patients may want to talk about a loss they have experienced.
change the topic to something more cheerful
Incorrect. Patients may want to talk about a loss they have experienced. The health care worker should be willing to listen.
avoid the patient as much as possible
Incorrect. Patients who experience loss are often lonely and may want to talk about it. The health care worker should be willing to listen.

