Intro to Med-Surg

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Across
  1. 2. Process of gathering information about a patient’s cultural needs
  2. 3. Personal or cultural views about causes of illness and treatment
  3. 6. A misleading term when cultural barriers impact care
  4. 7. Communication expressed through gestures, eye contact, and silence
  5. 9. Method where patient repeats information to confirm understanding
  6. 11. A trained professional used to accurately translate medical information
  7. 12. Exchange of verbal and nonverbal information, ideas, and feelings
  8. 15. How the body processes medications and substances
  9. 16. Genetic and physiological differences affecting health
  10. 17. Ability to understand and use health information
  11. 19. Beliefs about control over health, illness, and outcomes
  12. 20. Protection of patient information and privacy
Down
  1. 1. Often mislabeled issue when cultural differences affect adherence
  2. 4. The structure and roles within a family or community
  3. 5. Cultural patterns related to food choices and preparation
  4. 8. The sense of ownership over a personal or physical area
  5. 10. A person’s perception of time as fixed or flexible
  6. 13. System where decision-making authority is based on rank or role
  7. 14. The physical distance a person prefers between themselves and others
  8. 18. Use of nontraditional methods like herbs or prayer