NURS405 Study Guide - Final Guide: Case Fatality Rate, Health Assessment, Population Health

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Nursing
• Course: NURS405
• Professor: Burkola Oladunni Salami

Document Summary

Visible minority = people of colour neither aboriginal nor caucasian ( racially visible more popular term) Race = physical characteristics such as skin colour to identify group membership (may be same race but different culture) Ethnicity = cultural membership and is based on individuals sharing similar cultural patterns. Influenced by education, income level, geographic location, association with other ethnic groups. Diversity = consideration of similarities and differences: visible diversity: age, physical appearance, gender, multiculturalism = belief that promotes the recognition of diversity of citizens with respect to their. Invisible diversity ancestry and supports acceptance and belonging. Culture as a determinant of health: including other forms of diversity age, race, ethnicity, access to health care. Community health nurses of canada standards of practice: 1a health promotion culture is a determinant of health. 1c health maintenance, restoration, and palliation respect for client diversity and uniqueness culturally competent care. 3 building relationships culturally relevant interactions culturally appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and communication.