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Christian, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, & Mormon are examples of what?
cultures
spirituality
ethnicity
religions
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The most common system of health care in the US is the Western system, which believes that:
spiritual nature of a person plays a major role in disease
doctors, not patients, should have all the medical knowledge
people should rely upon health care workers for their health
medications & technology can be useful in treating disease
3
A movie shows a Greek man is ethnocentric. This man believes that:
Being Greek is better than being any other nationality.
Greeks who come to America are lucky to be here.
Greek and women are equally intelligent.
Greeks and Italians are a lot alike.
4
Alisha is a healthcare worker who is culturally sensitive. This means that Alisha:
gets upset if anyone asks her where she is from
does not care for patients whose culture is different
is easily offended by ethnic behavior
recognizes and respects the culture of others
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An example of prejudice by a health care worker would be a nursing assistant who:
does not like any of the respiratory therapists
offers to speak Spanish to her Hispanic patients
says she will not take care of a homosexual patient
calls her male coworkers sport or stud
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A female patient refuses care from a male nurse. The patient is most likely from what culture?
Middle Eastern
Asian
African American
Italian American
7
A person's race is most easily determined by his/her:
values
physical characteristics
language
country of origin
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What culture uses root doctors and folk practitioner as traditional healers?
Hispanic
Asian
Middle Eastern
South African
9
This culture often uses a medicine man as a healer.
Asian
Middle Eastern
European
Native American
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If a pt is a Jehovah's Witness. What action could the nurse do to support spiritual beliefs.
Explain that blood products can save lives.
Pray with him.
Allow privacy during clergy visits.
Ask the patient several question regarding his faith.
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What is absorption of many cultures into the dominant culture?
cultural diversity
sensitivity
cultural assimilation
acculturation
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It is important for the health care provider to remember what about different cultures?
anything that has worked for years is all that is needed
use the methods of treatment specific to a patient's culture
teach people how Western medicine is better for them
not all people in a specific culture follow all the customs
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Katya has experienced a great deal of acculturation since moving to American. This means Katya:
talks and dresses like the mainstream American culture
teaches others about her native culture
experiences conflict between her native & American culture.
dresses and behaves consistent with native country
14
European American families typically have what type of family structure?
blended
extended
nuclear
none
15
Kate does not follow any religion and does not believe in God. She would be described as a/an:
atheist
agnostic
orthodox
deist
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A nuclear family usually consists of:
aunts & uncles
grandparent(s)
cousins
parent(s) & children
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What is a preference that prevents impartial judgement?
prejudice
stereotyping
bias
education
18
A manager at McDonald's has a bias if he refuses to hire:
a person who writes false information on the job application
anyone with a criminal record
former employees with poor work records
anyone who is obese
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A woman was born in South Africa to white parents, and is raised in the U.S. What is her race?
African
African American
American
White
20
Kim's parents were born in Korea. Kim was born & raised in Gastonia. What is her ethnic group?
Japanese American
Native American
Asian American
African American
21
What word best describes the use of alternative therapies in the U.S. today?
dominating
non-existent
increasing
huge
22
What culture believe the cause of illness is spirits, demons or punishment from God?
European
Asian
Hispanic
South African
23
A male nurse if caring for a female patient from the Middle East. Out of respect, he knows:
a female nurse should be able to conduct the exam if needed
he/she must bow to the patient before leaving the room
to take off his/her shoes when entering the patient's room
not to smile or touch the patient
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A patient tells her health care provider that her grandparents live with her. This patient has:
nuclear family
holistic family
extended family
matriarchal family
25
What ethnic group of Native Americans are not American Indians?
Eskimos
Seminoles
Europeans
Cherokee
26
Today, cultural differences in the US are:
few & the US is still a melting pot
insignificant in society
recognized & respected in all aspects of society
more appreciated & respected
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A Native American patient is offered pain meds but he refuses. What should the nurse do?
Give him something anyway.
Ask him again in 15 mins & every 15 mins until he gives in.
Be respectful of his cultural belief to tolerate pain.
Call the doctor for IV pain meds without the pt knowing it.
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A person's culture would most likely influence that person's:
height
food preferences
intelligence
taxable income
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What is values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs?
ethnic group
ethnicity
culture
race
30
What is the most consistent theme in health care beliefs in Hispanic, Asian, & Middle Eastern?
illness has a spiritual connection
plants and herbs can cure everything
illness is caused by working too hard
sick people should be isolated from the general population
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Which one can be taught?
race
culture
ethnicity
physical characteristics
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The Hispanic culture use this as treatment for illness:
medication, surgery, diet & exercise
medicine man (healer)
herbal remedies, acupuncture
heat & cold remedies to restore balance, prayers, massage
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A Hispanic patient hugs a PT in thanks after therapy. The PT understands that Hispanics are a:
distant contact culture
patriarchal culture
matriarchal culture
close contact culture
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Providing care to people who speak limited English, you should do all of the following except:
use gesture or pictures to clarify the meaning of words
speak slowly & use simple words
speak louder
use nonverbal communication when appropriate
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Ways to avoid bias, prejudice, & stereotyping include all of the following except:
Make jokes that may offend.
Be sensitive to behaviors & practices different from yours.
Remember you don't have to adopt other beliefs only respect.
Be open to differences.