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Culture Quiz: Week 14
Culture Quiz: Week 14
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When a patient is not adhering to a prescribed treatment, which approach is NOT likely to lead to adherence?
Listen to discussions of folk or alternative remedies.
Involve family members.
Agree to a compromise in timing or amount of treatment.
Repeat the instructions loudly to emphasize the importance of the treatment
2
Which of the following are the correct ways to communicate using an interpreter?
None of the listed.
Ask the interpreter to explain the patient's statement.
Make eye contact with the interpreter
Speak slowly, pausing between words.
3
Providers whose patients are mostly US born still need to know about health practices of different cultures.
False
True
4
If a family member speaks English, and they are willing, use them as the translator.
True
False
5
During a medical interview with a patient from a different cultural background, which technique is LEAST useful?
Gently explain which beliefs are not correct.
Explain the "Western" or "American" beliefs about illness.
Ask what the patient believes about their illness.
Discuss differences in beliefs without being judgmental.
6
When the patient and provider come from different cultural backgrounds, the medical history obtained may not be accurate
True
False
7
Cross-cultural misunderstandings between providers and patients are unlikely to have an impact on clinical outcomes.
True
False
8
A female Muslim patient may avoid eye contact and/or physical contact because:
Modesty is very important in Islamic tradition.
She doesn't like the provider.
Muslim women are taught to be submissive.
She doesn't want to spread germs.
9
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
Complications of diabetes is 2:1 for African-Americans to European American
Hispanic women have a lower incidence of breast cancer than majority pop.
Native Americans & Pacific Islanders have the highest rate of diabetes II
Japanese men who migrate to US retain low risk for coronary heart disease.
10
When a patient says they cannot afford medications, you should assume that is correct and not explore the situation.
False
True
11
When a provider expects that a patient will follow a regimen, the patient is more likely to do so.
False
True
12
In some cultures, female relatives should ask the husband of a pregnant woman to sign the consent forms.
True
False
13
Because Hispanics have lower incidence of certain cancers, their mortality rate is correspondingly lower.
False
True
14
Some symbols--nodding a head, pointing, "thumbs up"--are universal and can bridge the language gap.
True
False
15
Minority & immigrant patients in the US who use traditional healers & medicines, avoid conventional Western treatments.
True
False
16
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of an organization that values cultural competence?
Tries to hire staff that mirror the ethnic and cultural mix of its clients.
Employs or has access to professional interpreters.
Assumes that staff do not need to be reminded to treat all with respect.
Has patient education materials in different languages.
17
Out of respect for a patient's privacy, the provider should always see a patient alone and draw the family in as needed.
False
True
18
When taking a medical history from a person who has limited English, which is technique is LEAST useful?
Yes or no questions
Ask if they would like an interpreter
Have patient describe their situation
Ask open ended questions
19
Which of the following is good advice for a provider using and interpreting non-verbal communication
A smile may express unhappiness or dissatisfaction in some cultures.
When there is a language barrier, you should use hand signs to communicate.
If a patient doesn't make eye contact, they are likely hiding the truth.
To express sympathy, the provider should touch a patient's arm or pat them.
20
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Most African people are either Christian or follow a traditional religion.
Physical contact can be important in communication for many Latin Americans
Eastern Europeans are highly diverse in customs, language and religion.
Many Asian people think it is disrespecful to ask questions of a provider.
21
Which statement is true?
You can predict a patient's behaviors by knowing the country they come from
People living in Africa share the main features of African culture.
People that have the same language have the same culture.
Diet, religion, language, etc. can vary greatly within a part of a country
22
Which of the follow statements is NOT TRUE?
Diet is an important part of both Islam and Hinduism.
Arab people have not historically had an impact on the medical field.
North African health care systems that suffer because of political problems
23
A health provider can eliminate their own prejudices or negative assumptions about certain types of patients.
True
False
