Discussion question: Racial diversity- are physical differences between people. “Race” is usually associated with biology and linked with physical characteristics such as skin color or hair texture.

We speak of ethnicity when referring to a group of people with a shared cultural, linguistic, national, or religious heritage.

There are hundreds of ethnic groups in the world today.

3 cultural factors that I can share are, I was raised catholic, my parents immigrated from Spain and Mexico, and I was raised and influenced more from my dad’s Spanish culture side.

Both my parents first language is Spanish, and I would say mine was too, but I attended pre-school at an early age of 2 and my primary language became English.

Spain believes in the pope therefore the catholic religion was exercised in the household. We ate a lot of “fish “meals, ate a lot of egg, potatoes and bread. This was eaten a lot in Spain. Again, I was raised more with Spanish traits and customs in which I truly appreciate.

Ethnocentrism results in which of the following? i" A better understanding of various cultures and beliefs I… B Impeding the delivery of culturally competent care C Provides caregivers the ability to better care for patients of various I" cultures D Provides general principles that can be used to treat patients from a I” variety of cultures

NP core competencies for INDEPENDENT practice include all of the following EXCEPT: A Maintains a collaboration agreement with a physician B Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice. C Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Practices patient-centered care recognizing cultural diversity and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision-making.