Question 1

What does the philosophy of personal worth mean for health care professionals?

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Answers will vary. Sample answer: Health care professionals do not have the right to judge others who are of a different race, nationality, religion, sex, age, socioeconomic level, or lifestyle. The quality of service provided should be the same for all patients.

Question 2

Write a sentence explaining the philosophy of individual worth.

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Answers will vary. Sample Answer: The philosophy of individual worth is the belief that everyone, regardless of personal circumstances or personal qualities, has worth and is entitled to respect as a human being.

Question 3

Which statement is consistent with the philosophy of individual worth?

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None of the statements show respect for individual worth.

Question 4

A subclass is a group within the larger society that is characterized by its own

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A subclass is a group within society that is distinct from the larger group and has its own language, customs, traditions, beliefs, and values. Therefore, all of the above options are applicable when defining a subclass.

Question 5

Explain why understanding your own beliefs and attitudes toward various cultural groups is an important step in developing cultural competence.

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Question 6

Identify one group or subclass you belong to based on your religion, race, nationality, or economic level. Write one to two paragraphs explaining the primary values of this subgroup and how this subgroup differs from others.

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Question 7

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                        Premises: People who have little knowledge of the human body, health practices, and modern healthcare methods are likely to believe the _______ of their culture.
A person's _______ includes the beliefs, goals, and moral standards that he or she lives by.
To become an effective health care professional, it is necessary to practice the _______ of individual worth by treating all patients with respect regardless of their background or lifestyle.
The philosophy of _______ states that all people have value and have the right to be accepted as unique individuals.
Patients from the _______ class may be accustomed to the best service or may resent interruptions in their lives caused by illness.
Making judgments about a person because of his or her culture is known as _______.
Each ________ class within a society has its own customs and standards of living,
_______ is a negative feeling or opinion toward a person or group based on race, gender, culture, or sexual preference.
_______ includes awareness of your own beliefs about and attitudes towards other cultures or groups and accepting others' cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles, even if different from yours.

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Question 8

Have you ever felt judged by someone else because of a group to which you belong? Describe your experience.

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Question 9

Accepting patients just as they are means that you

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Accepting patients just as they are means that you avoid judging them, see them as unique individuals, and do not allow your initial feelings toward those who are different to interfere with serving them. All of these are important aspects of accepting patients without bias or prejudice.

Question 10

Consider the following situations. Describe your personal feelings about each and discuss how you could apply the philosophy of individual worth to each scenario.
A young woman breast-feeds her 2-year-old child while sitting in the waiting room of a clinic. 
A hospitalized patient tells you that a group from his church is coming to do a "laying on of hands" for him. 
A patient tells you, "I know why I got this cancer. It's my karma." 
A 30-year-old man comes to the emergency room complaining of severe abdominal pain. Most of his body is covered with tattoos and he has several body piercings. He informs the staff that he does not have health insurance.

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Question 11

What are some factors that all people have in common regardless of differences in background?

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Question 12

Describe a time when you formed a first impression of someone, only to find out later that your first impression was incorrect.

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Question 13

The poverty class, the middle class, and the affluent class are different ________ groups, each of which has its own customs, values, and interests.

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The sentence refers to different classes based on their income or economic status, therefore the correct term to use should be "socioeconomic" rather than cultural or racial. Financial is a possible choice but does not fully encompass the range of factors that make up a socioeconomic class.

Question 14

One way to better understand a patient who seems different is to

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Trying to see the situation as the patient sees it helps in understanding their perspective and experiences, fostering empathy and better communication.

Question 15

A 10-year-old patient uses slang and profanity when talking to you even though she does not appear to be upset or angry. What is one possible explanation for her use of such language?

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Question 16

Why is it important to use clear, understandable language when talking to patients from another culture?

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Quiz 2: The Philosophy of Individual Worth