National Social Work Ebook Continuing Education

________________________________________________________________ Cultural Humility in Healthcare

125. When differentiating cultural competence and cultural humility, it is important to know that: A) Only cultural competence acknowledges layers of cultural identify. B) Cultural humility requires ongoing self-reflection. C) Cultural humility suggests an end point. D) Cultural competency assumes an understanding of self is needed. 126. How does intersectionality affect individuals in society? A) It simplifies the understanding of cultural identities. B) It focuses solely on racial identity. C) It describes how various dimensions of diversity come together to privilege or oppress individuals. D) It eliminates the overall need to understand cultural humility. 127. Why is self-reflection important for healthcare professionals? A) It helps in acquiring cultural knowledge. B) It allows for the development of cultural skills. C) It involves paying attention to one’s own thoughts, emotions, decisions, and behaviors. D) It ensures cultural competency. 128. What is a key difference between cultural competence and cultural humility? A) Cultural competency requires ongoing self-reflection. B) Cultural humility requires ongoing self-reflection. C) Cultural humility suggests an end point. D) Cultural competence assumes an understanding of self is needed. 129. How can healthcare professionals promote social justice in their practice? A) By focusing solely on individual patient care. B) By ignoring societal structures. C) By addressing systemic inequalities and advocating for policy changes. D) By ensuring cultural competence. 130. How does cultural humility contribute to patient- centered care?

131. Why is it important to engage in critical self- reflection? A) To acquire cultural knowledge. B) To ensure cultural competency. C) To simplify patient interactions. D) To uncover implicit biases. 132. How can healthcare institutions support the practice of cultural humility among their staff? A) By fostering an environment that addresses systemic inequalities. B) By providing cultural competency workshops. C) By implementing rigid protocols for patient interactions. D) By focusing solely on clinical skills development. 133. In what ways can healthcare professionals integrate cultural humility into their practice to address health disparities?

A) By adapting care to individual patient needs. B) By relying on standardized treatment protocols. C) By focusing on cultural competency training. D) By maintaining a fixed approach to patient care.

134. What is the significance of understanding intersectionality in the context of cultural humility? A) It simplifies the healthcare professional’s role. B) It highlights the complexity of individual identities and their impact on health outcomes. C) It focusses solely on racial identity. D) It eliminates the need for cultural humility. 135. How does cultural humility influence the healthcare professional-patient relationship? A) By establishing a hierarchy where the healthcare professional is the authority. B) By fostering a partnership that values the patient’s lived experiences. C) By focusing solely on the healthcare professional’s expertise. D) By minimizing the importance of patient input.

A) By focusing on cultural knowledge. B) By ensuring cultural competency. C) By ignoring patient perspectives. D) By promoting self-awareness.

Course Code: SWUS06HC

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