Deck 2: The Philosophy of Individual Worth
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Deck 2: The Philosophy of Individual Worth
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What does the philosophy of personal worth mean for health care professionals?
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.
2
Write a sentence explaining the philosophy of individual worth.
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.
3
Which statement is consistent with the philosophy of individual worth?
A) "I dread checking on that Mr. B. He sure is weird."
B) "No wonder that woman has problems! She has six children, each fathered by a different man!"
C) "Why do you eat all that tofu? Can't you just order a hamburger?" (to a co-worker at lunch)
D) "That woman doesn't believe in vaccinating her children. She must not care what happens to them."
E) none of the above
A) "I dread checking on that Mr. B. He sure is weird."
B) "No wonder that woman has problems! She has six children, each fathered by a different man!"
C) "Why do you eat all that tofu? Can't you just order a hamburger?" (to a co-worker at lunch)
D) "That woman doesn't believe in vaccinating her children. She must not care what happens to them."
E) none of the above
none of the above
4
A subclass is a group within the larger society that is characterized by its own
A) language or dialect.
B) customs and traditions.
C) beliefs and values.
D) all of the above
A) language or dialect.
B) customs and traditions.
C) beliefs and values.
D) all of the above
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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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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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8
Have you ever felt judged by someone else because of a group to which you belong? Describe your experience.
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9
Accepting patients just as they are means that you
A) avoid judging them.
B) see them as unique individuals.
C) do not allow your initial feelings toward those who are different to interfere with serving them.
D) all of the above
A) avoid judging them.
B) see them as unique individuals.
C) do not allow your initial feelings toward those who are different to interfere with serving them.
D) all of the above
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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.
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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11
What are some factors that all people have in common regardless of differences in background?
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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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13
The poverty class, the middle class, and the affluent class are different ________ groups, each of which has its own customs, values, and interests.
A) cultural
B) racial
C) socioeconomic
D) financial
A) cultural
B) racial
C) socioeconomic
D) financial
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14
One way to better understand a patient who seems different is to
A) provide the patient with more information about his or her condition.
B) try to see the situation as the patient sees it.
C) ask a coworker why the patient acts in a particular way.
D) research the patient's culture.
A) provide the patient with more information about his or her condition.
B) try to see the situation as the patient sees it.
C) ask a coworker why the patient acts in a particular way.
D) research the patient's culture.
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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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16
Why is it important to use clear, understandable language when talking to patients from another culture?
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