Ch 8 Basic Human Needs

Question 1

Stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination against people based on their age.

Answer 1

Ageism

Question 2

Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in three core areas: Social Interaction, Restrictive Behaviors, Cognitive Deficits.

Answer 2

Autism

Question 3

A mental state where an individual accepts an idea or perception as true.

Answer 3

Belief

Question 4

A group of disorders that affect movement, posture and balance due to damage of a developing brain.

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Cerebral Palsy

Question 5

The feeling of being accepted, included and valued as a part of a group.

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Belonging

Question 6

Individuals ordained within a religious community to perform spiritual and religious functions.

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Clergy

Question 7

The inclusion of various cultural groups, beliefs, and practices within a patient population.

Answer 7

Cultural Diversity

Question 8

Shared beliefs, practices, and behaviors of a cultural group that influence health choices.

Answer 8

Customs

Question 8

Approach to healthcare that recognizes and respects the patient’s background, beliefs and customs.

Answer 8

Culturally Sensitive Care

Question 9

Shared beliefs, values, customs and behaviors that affect how people perceive and manage healthcare.

Answer 9

Culture

Question 10

The inherent worth and respect of a person as a human being.

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Dignity

Question 11

A lifelong condition that affects a person’s physical, mental, or intellectual development.

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Developmental Disability

Question 12

A physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that significantly limits a person’s ability to perform life activities.

Answer 12

Disabled/Disability

Question 13

The representation of various groups of individuals within the healthcare workforce and patient population.

Answer 13

Diversity

Question 14

Genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It affects physical, intellectual, and developmental aspects of a person’s life.

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Down Syndrome

Question 15

A group of people who share common cultural characteristics, such as language, customs, traditions, and beliefs.

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Ethnicity

Question 16

A belief system that provides hope, meaning and comfort, which can lead to better patient compliance and outcomes.

Answer 16

Faith

Question 17

Social and cultural internal sense of male, female or non-binary identity.

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Gender Identity

Question 18

The presence of unaltered male or female biological characteristics.

Answer 18

Gender

Question 19

Words used to refer to a person without using their name, reflecting their gender identity.

Answer 19

Gender Pronouns

Question 20

A branch of medicine that focuses on the health and care of older adults.

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Geriatrics

Question 21

An approach to healthcare that considers the whole person, including their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

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Holistic Care

Question 22

Condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, problem-solving, learning) and adaptive behaviors (e.g., daily living skills, social interaction, communication). It typically manifests before the age of 18.

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Intellectual Disability

Question 23

A psychological theory describing human motivation as a five-tiered pyramid of needs.

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Maslow’ Hierarchy of Needs

Question 24

Medical specialty focusing on treatment of children from birth to age 18.

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Pediatrics

Question 25

Relating to the body. (Not mind or spirit.)

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Physical/Physiological

Question 26

The combination of psychological and social effects on someone's well being.

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Psychosocial

Question 27

A social construct used to categorize people based on perceived physical characteristics, such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features.

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Race

Question 28

A system of beliefs and practices that often involves a divine being or a transcendent reality, providing meaning and purpose to life.

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Religion

Question 29

The absence of harm, minimizing risks and protection from harm.

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Safety

Question 30

Measures and activities implemented to protect people's health against significant threats to public health.

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Security

Question 31

The inability of an individual to perform necessary self-care activities, such as bathing, dressing, or feeding, due to physical or mental impairments.

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Self-Care Deficit

Question 32

An individual's overall evaluation of their own worth, abilities, and value.

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Self-Esteem

Question 33

Biological classification of an individual as male or female, based on their reproductive organs and chromosomes.

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Sex

Question 34

The consistent pattern of physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction one has toward others, as well as sexual behaviors.

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Sexuality/Sexual Orientation

Question 35

A person's sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than themselves, which can be found through religion, nature, values, or relationships.

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Spiritual

Question 36

The beliefs, principles, and preferences that individuals and healthcare providers hold about what constitutes good health and medical care.

Answer 36

Values