Cultural1
The Roma people are properly called:
Roma
The Roma people are properly called: a) Gypsies b) Romanians c) Roma d) Romany
Roma
These populations do not like hospitals because they are considered unclean and separate from their society
Roma
All the above
Roma Americans distinguish between illnesses that are of a gadje (non-Roma) cause and those that are part of their beliefs and think that:
Which religions allow the use of stimulants? (e.i. caffeine or alcohol)
Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Christians, and certain Protestants
The Roma people prefer to be
Romani
In the Amish community where adolescents are free to explore the outside world, what is it?
Rumspringa
Health promotion considerations for arab-americans include
Same gender doctor, nurses are helpers, and prefer pills or injections over therapy
What is ayurveda?
Sanskrit for science of life; based on theory that five great elements are the basis for all living systems
The Afro-Caribbean religion know as the "Way of the Saints"
Santeria
The Afro-Caribbean religion knows as the "Way of the Saints"
Santeria
The Afro-Caribbena religion knows as the "Way of the Saints"
Santeria
Which type of religion encourages the adherence to kosher laws?
Seventh-day Adventist
An Amish tradition what causes an illness
Sin
False
Smiling is a universal sign of happiness in all cultures.
Which of the following statements is False
Smoking rates are higher among Hispanics than the non- Hispanics white population.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Smoking rates are higher among Hispanics than the non-Hispanic white population.
What is the number one factor that contributes to health disparities?
Socioeconomic Status SES
True
Some religions find suicide by fasting acceptable because it is nonviolent.
Culture is not defined by race or ethnicity alone but by the all the following that affect behavior except:
Specialized knowledge
Ethics
Standards or codes of behavior expected by the group to which the individual belongs
In the Hispanic community, an illness that results from a frightful experience is known as:
Susto
American Indian tradition indulges children rather than punish them
TRUE
Asian Americans are a diverse population drawn from approximately 60% of the world's population
TRUE
Discrimination is common among cultures
TRUE
Religious practices may lead people to not take medications when fasting
TRUE
American Indian tradition where a facilitator pose important questions for the group to address
Talking circle
The Health Belief model includes the following areas except:
Technological supports
Cultural competence strategies for health care and LGBT person do not include
Tell the patient some of your best friends are gay
Cultural competence strategies for health care and the LGBT person include all of the following except:
Tell the patient some of your best friends are gay
Expansion of medicare
The Affordable Care Act used all of these methods to improve access to care except:
Santeria
The Afro-Caribbean religion knows as the "Way of the Saints."
Encourage them to abandon traditional traditions
The Asian balancing concepts of Yin and Yang permeate many aspects of life from religion to cooking. What does Yin generally represent?
14.7 million
The Asian population in the United States is about:
2060
The European and Mediterranean population is declining as a proportion of the total U.S. population and will be less than 50% of the population by:
68%
The European and Mediterranean population over age 20 has a high percentage of overweight people who represent what percent of their population?
72%
The European and Mediterranean population represents approximately what percent of the total U.S. population?
9 million
The LGBT population represents about what number of people in the United States?
Espiritismo
The Latin American belief that good and evil spirits can affect life, health, and luck.
Perceived Benefits
The PRECEDE-PROCEED model includes the following areas except:
Marime
The Roma term for impurity that causes illness is:
Beneficence
The concept that a healthcare provider should do good for the patient.
All of these
The culture of commerce has negatively contributed to health in which of the following ways?
Cultural Adaptation
The degree to which a person or community has adapted to the dominant culture and retained their traditional practices.
Germ Theory
The development of the Scientific Method contributed to:
Autonomy
The ethical principle concerned with a person's right to self-determination and informed consent in health care.
Justice
The ethical principle that people should be treated equally and fairly.
Some people from Puerto Rico may place a bracelet on the wrist of a baby to ward off what?
The evil eye
Hispanic Paradox
The fact that most recent Hispanic immigrants have better health than more affluent people residing in the U.S. for a longer time is referred to as:
List three on a social / cultural values
The farm a lot, frown upon government help, and they preserve what religion.
Indian Health Service
The federal agency responsible by treaty to provide services to the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations is:
169
The federal government recognizes about how many languages spoken by about 500,000 American Indians and Alaskan Natives?
American Evaluation Association
The five guiding principles for quality standards of practice for the evaluation profession, (1) systematic inquiry, (2) competence, (3) integrity/honesty, (4) respect for people, and (5) responsibilities for general and public welfare, have been developed by this agency.
Neighbors
The four rings in the Purnell model do not include:
566
The number of federally recognized Indian tribes is ___________.
worldview
The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world
Multicultural Health
The phrase used to reflect the need to provide health care services in a sensitive, knowledgeable, and nonjudgmental manner with respect for peoples health beliefs and practices when they are different from our own.
Acculturation
The process in which members of one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another group.
acculturation
The process of adapting to another culture by acquiring elements of the majority group's culture.
Assimilation
The process of becoming absorbed into another culture, adopting its characteristics, and developing a new cultural identity
Diabetes
The second leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaskan Natives between the ages of 10 and 34 is:
Affordable Care Act
The self-reliance as part of the European culture can be traced into:
Lecture: The high percentage of overweight Hispanics likely contributes to ___
The significantly higher incidence of diabetes among Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans and Cuban Americans when compared to non Hispanic whites. Higher incidences of many cancers among Hispanics when compared to non- Hispanic whites Diseases of the heart being the leading cause of death among Hispanics All of the Above
Ethnicity
The socially defined characteristic of a group of people who share common cultural factors such as race, history, national origin, religious belief or language
False
The terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" have the same meaning.
Karma
The total effect of a person's actions and conduct during the successive phases of the person's existence that determines the person's destiny.
Chi
The vital force in Chinese medicine.
Prana
The vital force in ayurvedic medicine.
Collectivists
The worldview of American Indians and Alaskan Natives can be considered:Used by American Indians for healing and balancing, this is considered a good way to clean one's body of illness or disease.
Cold
The worldview of many Asian Americans involves the circular, cyclical pattern of existence.
Present-Orientated
The worldview of the Hispanics can be characterized as:
Collectivism
The worldview that conflict should be avoided.
Germ Thoery
Theory of illness wherein it is thought that microorganisms cause disease.
In the time of President Coolidge, the Pima were unable to care for themselves because...
They water from the Gila was diverted from their area
All of these
This is often helpful in health care because it:
Unequal Treatment: confronting racial and ethnic disparities in health care
This report showed that racial and ethnic minorities receive lower-quality health care than Caucasians, even when insurance status, income, age, and severity of conditions are comparable.
New Jersey
This state became the first to address the issue of equity in health care and cultural competency training of physicians.
Cultural Relativism
The idea that all cultures are of equal value and need to be studied from a neutral point of view.
Almost 75% of farm workers earn less than ___ per year
$18,000
Factors contributing to poor health outcomes among African Americans include:
-Discrimination -Cultural Barriers -literacy Barriers
The worldview of many Asian Americans involves the circular, cyclical pattern of existence. This is often helpful in health care because it:
-Places some responsibility on the patient -Encourages patients to follow guidelines -Persuades patients to work on developing personal perfection
Mexicans
The largest subgroup of Hispanics in the United States is:
Heart disease
The leading cause of death among African American women is:
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The legislation that prohibits federally funded programs from discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Health Belief Program
The model developed by the U.S. Public Health Service to explain the lack of public participation in health screening and prevention programs.
Approximately 1 in how many adults in the U.S. reports depression
1 in 10
According to the most recent census, American Indians and Alaska Natives, alone-or-in combination, make-up _____of the the total population
1.5 %
According to your textbook, what factor(s) contribute to illness and injury among migrant and seasonal workers
1.Latinos often must work in dangerous industries doing the most dangerous jobs 2.Latinos seem less like to participate in safety and health activities at work. 3.Latinos seem less likely to participate in unions 4.Latinos most likely will not share when they are hurt or ill with their supervisor 5.Latinos don't like to miss work due to loss wages All of the above
In 2010, suicide was the _______ (i.e., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) leading cause of death for all ages
10th
The theory of Qi states that energy runs through how many meridians?
12
the theory of Qi states that energy runs through this many meridians
12
During the Transatlantic Slave Trade, an estimated____________ men, some, and children were forced to migrate to the United States from their homeland of Africa
12 million
The Asian population in the United States is about:
14.7 million
The Asian population in the United States is about: a) 5.5 million b) 14.7 million c) 10.3 million d 4 million
14.7 million
The federal government recognizes about how many languages spoken by about 500,000 American Indians and Alaskan Natives?
169
The federal government recognizes about how many languages spoken by about 500,000 American Indians and Alaskan Natives? a) 15 b) 121 c) 169 d) 200
169
According to the 2006 US Census, Hispanics make up ____ of the total population in the U.S.
17%
Fueling mistrust by African Americans, the US Public Health Services Tuskegee study withheld treatment of black men with syphilis until
1972
. Homosexuality was classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders until: 1969 1973 1960 none of the above
1973
How many Arabs are living in the US
2 - 3 million
70. The infant mortality rate in the African American community is __ times the infant mortality rate as non-Hispanic whites. A.5.5 B.2.4 6 10
2.4
There are no accurate records records but estimates of US Roma population range from what
200,000-500,000
Beginning in the ____ census, it became permissible for individuals to select as many racial/ethnic/nationality groups as desired
2000
African Americans have a very low rate of suicide compared to non-Hispanic whites. However, African American women have a suicide rate of only ____ percent compared to African American men. a) 80 b) 70 c) 50 d) 25
25
Mexican-American have ______ times the rate of diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
2x
Mexican-Americans have ____ times the rate of diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
2x
Approximately, 1 in ___ American Indians and Alaska Natives are uninsured (medically)
3
. Migrant farm workers account for approximately __ million people in the United States. A.3-5 B.5-6 C.7-8 D. none of the above
3-5
American Indians arrived in North America about _____________ years ago.
30,000
American Indians arrived in North American about _______ years ago
30,000
What is the life expectancy of a Roma person
48-55
Although African American make up only 14% of the total population, they accounted for nearly ______ of HIV/AIDS cases in 2007
50 %
The age group that used CAM the most in 2007 was:
50-59 year olds
The number of federally recognized Indian tribes is ___________.
566
The number of federally recognized Indian tribes is:
566
As of 2012, how many millions of U.S. adults had high blood pressure, also known as hypertension
67 million
The European and Mediterranean population represents approximately what percent of the total U.S. population?
72%
The European and Mediterranean population represents approximately what percent of the total U.S. population? a) 53% b) 65% c) 72% d) 25%
72%
In 2011, what percentage of the U.S. population had used an illicit drug or abused a psychotherapeutic medication?
8.7%
6l. The average starting age for drinking for Alaska Natives is: A.12 9 16 21 12
9
The LGBT population represents about what number of people in United States?
9 million
The LGBT population represents about what number of people in the US
9 million
The LGBT population represents about what number of people in the United States?
9 million
The LGBT population represents about what number of people in the United States? a) 1 million b) 4 million c) 9 million d) 23 million
9 million
What percent of Arabs are Muslims
92%
. One of the primary objectives of Healthy People 2010 is: decrease health disparities in the U.S. increase funding all of the above none of the above
A
48. The term Latino: includes everyone from Latin American means from Spain is used solely for people of Mexican descent none of the above
A
Personalistic Theory
A belief of disease causation where it is thought illness is caused by misbehavior or intervention of a supernatural being.
Relies on others to promote cultural competence
A culturally competent organization displays all of the following attributes except:
Separated
A person in the United States who speaks only German and lives in a German neighborhood.
Gender identity
A person's internal, personal sense of being male or female is known as:
Race
A person's physical characteristics and/or genetic or biological makeup is called:
Sexual identity
A person's physical, romantic, and emotional attraction to another is known as:
Fotonovelas
A popular form of Latino mass media.
Technological Supports
A psychological model that tries to predict health behaviors by analyzing individual beliefs The Health Belief model includes the following areas except:
Persecution
A refugee is a person who fled his or her home country because of fear of:
True
A ritual can occur frequently or at long intervals, and it can occur in private or in public.
Rituals
A set of actions that are usually structured and have symbolic value or meaning.
Define rituals
A set of actions that usually is structured and has a symbolic value or meaning
Naturalistic Theory
A theory of disease causation where illness results from upset of the balance between the person and environment.
Curandero
A traditional folk healer in Mexican traditions is known as:
african american infant mortality is _____ as high as for non-hispanic whites A. 2x B. 1.5x C. 3x D. non of these
A. 2x
All of the following diseases are prevalent in the Hispanic community except:
A. Arthritis
In the Hispanic community, an illness that results from a frightful experience is known as:
A. Susto
another word for biomedical medicine A. allopathic B. natural C. physiologic D. biotic
A. allopathic
when non-mainstream health practices are utilized in place of conventional care A. alternative medicine B. complementary medicine C. integrative medicine D. allopathic medicine
A. alternative medicine
in 2007, the race/ethnicity that used CAM most often A. American Indians/Alaskan Natives B. whites C. hispanics D. blacks E. asians
A. american indians/alaskan natives
all of the following diseases are prevalent in the Hispanic community except: A. arthritis B. diabetes C. heart disease D. HIV/AIDS
A. arthritis
the CAM practice based on the theory that five great elements are the basis for all living things A. ayuvedic medicine B. homeopathy C. Qi Gong D. Reiki
A. ayuvedic medicine
_______ of disparity reduction initiatives and programs are being identified and shared A. best practices B. determinants C. disease prevention D. interventions
A. best practices
the asian balancing concepts of Yin and Yang permeate many aspects of life from religion to cooking. what does Yin generally represent? A. cold B. hot C. warm D. happiness
A. cold
when a person believes that his or her culture is superior to another one is called A. cultural ethnocentricity B. cultural relativism C. cultural adaptation D. acculturation
A. cultural ethnocentricity
______ is/are the thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups A. culture B. race C. ethnicity D. social background
A. culture
in yin and yang, the term yin refers to: A. darkness B. heat C. early morning D. excitement
A. darkness
health promotion considerations for migrant farmworkers include all of the following except: A. determining immigration status B. recognizing the living situation C. including the family in decisions D. acknowledging potential mistrust
A. determining immigration status
American Indian and alaskan native populations are twice as likely as non-hispanic whites of similar age to have: A. diabetes B. children C. heart disease D. alcoholism
A. diabetes
american indian and alaskan native populations are twice as likely as non-hispanic whites of similar age to have: A. diabetes B. children C. heart disease D. alcoholism
A. diabetes
a popular form of latino mass media A. fotonovelas B. promotores C. greta D. champos
A. fotonovelas
the leading cause of death among african american women is: A. heart disease B. murder C. suicide D. cancer
A. heart disease
the Roma term for impurity that causes illness is: A. marime B. wuzo C. rumspringa D. bgrauche
A. marime
the PRECEDE-PROCEED model includes the following areas except: A. perceived benefits B. predisposing factors C. reinforcing factors D. enabling factors
A. perceived benefits
a belief of disease causation where it is thought illness is caused by misbehavior or intervention of a supernatural being A. personalistic theory B. naturalist theory C. germ theory D. humoral theory
A. personalistic theory
yoga consists of going through asanas, which are: A. physical postures B. breathing exercises C. mantras D. hand movements
A. physical postures
all of the following are true of Middle Eastern diets except: A. pork is eaten by all groups B. cooked vegetables are preferred raw C. fruit is usually consumed as dessert D. some wheat or rice food is eaten with each meal
A. pork is eaten by all groups
a person's physical, romantic, and emotional attraction to another is known as: A. sexual identity B. gender identity C. homosexuality D. transgender
A. sexual identity
in the Hispanic community, an illness that results from a frightful experience is known as: A. susto B. mal de ojo C. empacho D. currendero
A. susto
many religions approve of abortion under certain circumstances. these generally include all of the following except: A. the female is under 16 years old B. the health of the mother is at risk if the pregnancy is continued C. the child may be born with a disability that will causes suffering D. in cases of rape or incest
A. the female is under 16 years old
American Indian tradition indulges children rather than punish them A. true B. false
A. true
Discrimination is common among cultures A. true B. false
A. true
according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the term "white" applies to persons having origins in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa A. true B. false
A. true
american indian tradition indulges children rather than punish them A. true B. false
A. true
asian americans are a diverse population drawn from approximately 60% of the world's population A. true B. false
A. true
because of the title VI of the civil rights act any provider that receives medicare funding is prohibited from discriminating against a patient based on race or national origin A. true B. false
A. true
holistic medicine is sometimes viewed as being unscientific A. true B. false
A. true
one of the primary objectives of the healthy people 2020 is to decrease health disparities in the U.S. A. true B. false
A. true
racial discrimination has been associated with serious psychological distress in african americans A. True B. false
A. true
religious practices may lead people to not take medications when fasting A. true B. false
A. true
unemployment and poverty are about twice as high for african americans than non-hispanic whites A. true B. false
A. true
worldview is the cultural assumptions and beliefs that express how people see, interpret, and explain their experience A. true B. False
A. true
coining, cupping, and pinching are used to treat many problems associated with this form of respiratory illness A. wind illness B. rash C. high temperature D. colds
A. wind illness
Which of the following religions affect the Asian population in the United States?
ALL of these - Islam - Christianity - Buddhism - Hinduism
Many Asian immigrants were discriminated against and efforts were made to stop their entry by which of the following:
ALL of these - the Chinese exclusion act - gentlemen's agreement - immigration act - tydings-mcduffie act
Physical Movement
According to the Institute of Medicine, the five domains of health include all of the following except:
True
According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the term "white" applies to persons having origins in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Effective health communication requires which of the following attributes?
Accuracy, consistency, & reliability
Effective health communication requires which of the following attributes?
Accuracy, consistency, and reliability
True
Accurate information about migrant farm workers in the U.S. is difficult because the workers are reluctant to provide information due to immigration issues.
Which of the following are considerations for the health promotion and program planning for migrant farmworkers?
Acknowledge that many farmworkers have concerns about immigration and deportation. Provide translation services. Learn bout the living conditions and situation before planning your program. Include family members in all decision making.
Which of the following facts are true of American Indians and Alaskan Natives?
Adults 50-75 have 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer than among whites, there is a high prevalence of binge drinking compared to other racial/ethnic populations, preterm births and infant mortality rates are significantly higher than non-Hispanic white women
All of these
Adverse behaviors that particularly affect the African American community are:
The self-reliance as part of the European culture can be traced into:
Affordable Care Act
The self-reliance as part of the European culture can be traced into: a) health insurance premiums b) Affordable Care Act c) hospitals d) nurse practitioners
Affordable Care Act
2x
African American infant mortality is _____ as high as for non-Hispanic whites.
44%
African Americans 13 years of age and older represent about 13% of the general population but represent what percent of HIV/AIDS infections?
25
African Americans have a very low rate of suicide compared to non-Hispanic whites. However, African American women have a suicide rate of only _____ percent compared to African American men.
What is a procedure for adjusting various rates, such as birth and death rates, to minimize the effects of differing age distributions when comparing different age distributions when comparing different populations?
Age Adjustment Age Standardization
False
All information needed about health disparities already exists and further research would only be redundant.
According to your textbook, what factor(s) contribute to illness and injury among migrant and seasonal workers?
All of the above
Being a part of the working poor often leads to Hispanics/Latinos to be:
All of the above
The high percentage of overweight Hispanics likely contributes to ___________________.
All of the above
What is an example of a cultural factor among hispanics/Latinos that favorably impacts their health status?
All of the above (not answer)
Ensure that all information is available in English
All of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the Hispanic community except:
Eye Color
All of the following are characteristics of ethnicity except:
Cultural Indoctrination
All of the following are elements of Campinha-Bacote's Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Health Care Services model except:
Suicide
All of the following are suggested health promotion practices for American Indians and Alaskan Natives except:
Pork is eaten by all groups
All of the following are true of Middle Eastern diets except:
Arthritis
All of the following diseases are prevalent in the Hispanic community except:
False
All religions support organ donation.
What term is used to describe when non-mainstream health practices are utilized in place of conventional care?
Alternative medicine
False
Amendment II of the Civil Rights Act prohibits federally funded programs or activities from discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
The five guiding principles for quality standards of practice for the evaluation profession: 1. Systematic Inquiry 2. competence 3. integrity/honesty 4. respect for people 5. responsibilities for general and public welfare, have been developed by this agency
American Evaluation Agency
The five guiding principles for quality standards of practice for the evaluation profession, (1) systematic inquiry, (2) competence, (3) integrity/honesty, (4) respect for people, and (5) responsibilities for general and public welfare, have been developed by this agency.
American Evaluation Association
What cultural group has the greatest percent of persons with disabilities?
American Indian and Alaskan Native
what cultural group has the greatest percentage of persons with disabilities?
American Indian and Alaskan Native
Cancer
American Indian and Alaskan Native populations are twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites of similar age to have:
Be aware of superstitions and their impact
American Indian tradition indulges children rather than punish them.
What group uses the hallucinogenic peyote as part of their spiritual ceremonies?
American Indians
A group of people who may believe that illness is caused by a lack of personal responsibility/qualities and/or spirits (such hostile spirits or stolen souls) is known as:
American Indians and Alaskan Natives
Caring for only those from their tribe
American Indians and Alaskan Natives believe in all the following except:
30,000
American Indians arrived in North America about _____________ years ago.
In 2007, the race/ethnicity that used CAM most often.
American Indians/Alaskan Natives
The racial/ethnic group that used CAM most often in 2007 was:
American Indians/Alaskan Natives
The sect or group is named for Jakob amman a Swiss anabaptist, name this group was considered to be Caucasian
Amish
cultural humility
An acknowledgement of one's own barriers to true intercultural understanding.
What is yoga?
An ancient system of exercises and breathing techniques designed to encourage physical and spiritual well-being
Humoral Theory
An ancient theoretical belief that our bodies have four important fluids that must be balanced for health.
(A,D) declares he or she has fled a dangerous country, has fled persecution in his or her home country
An asylee is a person who:
Allopathic
Another word for biomedical medicine.
PRECEED-PROCEED Model
Approach to planning, that examines the factors that contribute to behavior change. PRECEED - Predisposing, Reinforcing, and Enabling Educational/Ecological Diagnosis (planning steps that should occur prior to intervention) PROCEED - Policy, Regulatory, and Organizational Constructs in Educational and Environmental Development (phases that should occur during and after intervention)
500,000
Approximately how many Africans were brought to the United States as slaves?
Drabarni are women faith healers or fortune tellers, which group are they a part of?
Arab
Family-orientated
Arab American culture is:
Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt,eritera, Libya, Mauritania, morocco, somalis, Sudan and Tunisia are a part of what world?
Arab world
All of the following diseases are prevalent in the Hispanic community except:
Arthritis
Athletics
Asians lead the nation in:
The CAM practice based on the theory that five great elements are the basis for all living things is:
Ayurvedic medicine
The CAM practice based on the theory that five great elements are the basis for all living things.
Ayuvedic medicine
the asian population in the US is about A. 5.5 million B. 14.7 million C. 10.3 million D. 4 million
B. 14.7 million
The terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" have the same meaning
B. FALSE
The largest subgroup of Hispanics in the US is:
B. Mexicans
The world view of the Hispanics can be characterized as:
B. Present- oriented
CAM is used most often for this health problem A. headaches B. back pain C. insomnia D. obesity
B. back pain
cultural ________ occurs when cultural and systemic power differences are ignored A. awareness B. blindness C. sensitivity D. incompetence
B. blindness
leading causes of death in asain americans include all of the following except: A. parkinson's disease B. cancer C. heart disease D. stroke
B. cancer
the worldview that conflict should be avoided A. individualism B. collectivism C. socialism D. none of the above
B. collectivism
treatments utilized in conjunction with Western medical therapies A. alternative medicine B. complementary medicine C. integrative medicine D. allopathic medicine
B. complementary medicine
______ is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, structures, and policies that come together to work effectively in intercultural situations A. best practices B. cultural competence C. cultural self-assessments D. cultural diversity
B. cultural competence
considerations for health promotion for asian americans include all of the following except: A. ensure good communication B. encourage them to abandon traditional treatments C. show respect for family relationships D. inquire about traditional treatments being used
B. encourage them to abandon traditional treatments
Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration A. true B. false
B. false
all information needed about health disparities already exists and further research would only be redundant A. true B. false
B. false
asian americans usually do not avoid visiting medical practitioners because of language or cultural differences A. true B. false
B. false
the terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" have the same meaning A. true B. false
B. false
a person's internal, personal sense of being male or female is known as A. sexual identity B. gender identity C. homosexuality D. transgender
B. gender identity
a psychological model that tries to predict health behaviors by analyzing individual beliefs and attitudes A. planning model B. health belief model C. PRECEDE-PROCEED model D. planning model and PRECEDE-PROCEED model
B. health belief model
most __________ prefer to die at home A. jews B. hindus C. buddhist D. atheists
B. hindus
The federal agency responsible by treaty to provide services to the american indian and alaskan native population is: A. public welfare B. indian health service C. interior department D. state department
B. indian health service
the federal agency responsible by treaty to provide services to the american indian and alaskan native population is: A. public welfare B. indian health service C. interior department D. state department
B. indian health service
why is caffeine prohibited or restricted by many religions? A. it has additive properties B. it is harmful to one's health C. it changes the heart rate D. it interferes with fertility
B. it is harmful to one's health
this appears to be the linked to religion and spirituality A. level of health and wealth B. level of exercise and physical activity C. level of faith and wellness D. level of religious practices and health behaviors
B. level of exercise and physical activity
the largest subgroup of hispanics in the US is: A. cubans B. mexicans C. puerto ricans D. south americans
B. mexicans
a theory of disease causation where illness results from upset of the balance between the person and environment A. peronsalistic theory B. naturalistic theory C. germ theory D. humoral theory
B. naturalist theory
the four rings in the Purnell model do not include: A. community B. neighbors C. family D. person
B. neighbors
considerations for health promotion among the african american community should include all of the following except: A. consider using churches to disseminate information B. peer education is very successful C. be aware of underlying mistrust of the medical system D. use formal titles until invited to do otherwise
B. peer education is very successful
a refugee is a person who fled his or her home country because of fear of: A. starvation B. persecution C. religious discrimination D. political unrest
B. persecution
the world view of the Hispanics can be characterized as: A. future-oriented B. present- oriented C. skeptical D. individualistic
B. present-oriented
a culturally competent organization displays all of the following attributes except: A. values diversity B. relies on others to promote cultural competence C. institutionalizes cultural knowledge D. adapts services to fit needs
B. relies on others to promote cultural competence
a set of actions that are usually structured and have symbolic value or meaning A. religions B. rituals C. traditions D. none of these
B. rituals
The afro caribbean religion knows as the "way of the saints"
B. santeria
the afro-caribbean religion knows as the "way of the saints" A. espiritisom B. santeria C. catholicism D. none of these
B. santeria
one of the most important predictors of health disparities is A. having health insurance B. socio-economic status C. having annual physical exams D. stress management skills
B. socio-economic status
Used by american indians for healing and balancing, this is considered a good way to clean one's body of illness or disease A. plants and herbs B. sweat lodges C. healing ceremonies D. talking circles
B. sweat lodges
used by american indians for healing and balancing, this is considered a good way to clean one's body of illness or disease A. plants and herbs B. sweat lodges C. healing ceremonies D. talking circles
B. sweat lodges
the health belife model includes the following areas except: A. perceived benefits B. technological supports C. self-efficacy D. cues to action
B. technological supports
cultural competence strategies for health care and the LGBT person include all of the following except: A. use gender-neutral language B. tell the patient some of your best friends are gay C. conduct thorough sexual risk evaluation D. do not make assumptions about sexuality
B. tell the patient some of your best friends are gay
this report showed that racial and ethnic minorities receive lower-quality health care than Caucasians, even when insurance status, income, age and severity of conditions are comparable A. racial comparisons in health care B. unequal treatment: confronting racial and ethnic disparities in health care C. separate and not equal D. the sick health care system for minorities
B. unequal treatment: confronting racial and ethnic disparities in health care
CAM is used most often for this health problem:
Backpain
True
Because of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act any provider that receives Medicare funding is prohibited from discriminating against a patient based on race or national origin.
Why is caffeine prohibited or restricted by some religions?
Because of its addictive properties
Veracity
Being truthful and providing information that is necessary.
An Amish practice in which the Healer lays his hands over a patient's head or stomach while quietly reciting verses to pull out the ailment
Brauche
The federal government recognizes about how many languages spoken by about 500,000 american indians and alaskan natives? A. 15 B. 121 C. 169 D. 200
C. 169
the federal government recognizes about how many languages spoken by about 500,000 american indians and alaskan natives? A. 15 B. 121 C. 169 D. 200
C. 169
approximately how many africans were brought to the united states as slaves? A. 12 million B. 2 million C. 500,000 D. 100,000
C. 500,000
the European and Mediterranean population over age 20 has a high percentage of overweight people who represent what percent of their population? A. 35% B. 55% C. 68% D. 80%
C. 68%
the European and Mediterranean population represents approximately what percent of the total U.S. population? A. 53% B. 65% C. 72% D. 25%
C. 72%
the LGBT population represents about what number of people in the US? A. 1 million B. 4 million C. 9 million D. 23 million
C. 9 million
A traditional folk healer in mexican traditions is known as:
C. Curandero
All of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the hispanic community except:
C. Ensure that all information is available in English
effective health communication requires which of the following attributes? A. accuracy, avoidance, and timeliness B. cultural competence, repetition, and quick assessment C. accuracy, consistency, and reliability D. all of these
C. accuracy, consistency, and reliability
legal documents that enable a person to convey his or her decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time A. surrogate decision maker B. death with dignity C. advance directives D. hospice affidavit
C. advance directives
the five guiding principles for quality standards of practice for the evaluation profession, (1) systematic inquiry, (2) competence, (3) integrity/honesty, (4) respect for people, and (5) responsibilities for general and public welfare, have been developed by this agency A. multicultural evaluation agency B. national evaluation agency C. american evaluation association D. diversity standards association
C. american evaluation association
the following are some general variations of death rituals except: A. the method of disposing of the body B. use of prayer C. baptism D. open versus closed casket
C. baptism
The worldview of american indians and alaskan natives can be considered: A. causal B. individualistic C. collectivist D. rural
C. collectivist
the worldview of american indians and alaskan natives can be considered: A. causal B. individualistic C. collectivist D. rural
C. collectivist
a traditional folk healer in mexican traditions is known as: A. espiritismo B. santeria C. curandero D. empacho
C. curandero
all of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the hispanic community except: A. use family-based interventions when possible B. inquire about complementary and alternative medicine treatments used C. ensure that all information is available in English D. use appropriate titles to show respect
C. ensure that all information is available in English
people from Puerto Rice may place a bracelet on the wrist of a baby to ward off: A. colds B. sudden infant death syndrome C. evil eye D. bad luck
C. evil eye
all of the following are characteristics of ethnicity except A. religion B. values C. eye color D. language
C. eye color
the model developed by the U.S. Public Health Service to explain the lack of public participation in health screening and prevention programs A. planning model B. prevention model C. health belief model D. PRECEDE-PROCEED model
C. health belief model
the ethical principle that people should be treated equally and fairly A. autonomy B. beneficence C. justice D. respect
C. justice
religious beliefs significantly influence all of the following practices except: A. abortion B. end-of-life decisions C. medication doses D. organ donations
C. medication doses
hydrotherapy is an example of this type of CAM A. ayruvedic medicine B. chinese medicine C. naturopathy D. reiki
C. naturopathy
this state became the first to address the issue of equity in health care and cultural competency training of physicians A. new york B. california C. new jersey D. massachusetts
C. new jersey
in the Amish community, a practice where adolescents are free to explore the outside world is known as: A. marime B. wuzo C. rumspringa D. brauche
C. rumspringa
The second leading cause of death for american indians and alaskan natives between the ages of 10 and 34 is: A. alcoholism B. cancer C. suicide D. diabetes
C. suicide
the second leading cause of death for american indians and alaskan natives between the ages of 10 and 34 is: A. alcoholism B. cancer C. suicide D. diabetes
C. suicide
the ______ study brought distrust among african americans for the U.S. health care system A. disease prevention B. african american infectious disease C. tuskegee D. unnatural illness
C. tuskegee
being truthful and providing information that is necessary A. fidelity B. beneficence C. veracity D. respect
C. veracity
most asians came to the United states: A. for religious freedom B. as slaves C. voluntarily to prosper economically D. as early settlers
C. voluntarily to prosper economically
The acceptable medical term for alternative medicine is:
CAM
According to the Office of Minority Health (2008), _______ has the largest Hispanic population
California
According to the Office of Minority Health (2008), _____________ has the largest Hispanic population.
California
Leading causes of death in Asian Americans include all of the following except:
Cancer
In 2000, the leading cause of death of whites, black, American Indians, Asian/Pacific Islanders & Hispanics was
Cardiovascular Diseases
American Indians and Alaskan Natives believe in all the following except:
Caring only for those from their tribe
What is the baseline for other racial and ethnic groups?
Caucasian americans
Trust in the Health Care system
Characteristics of the African American community include all of the following except:
True
Circumstances exist where religion can negatively impact health.
Wind Illness
Coining, cupping, and pinching are used to treat many problems associated with this form of respiratory illness.
The Asian balancing concepts of Yin and Yang permeate many aspects of life from religion to cooking. What does Yin generally represent?
Cold
Treatments utilized in conjunction with Western medical therapies are referred to as:
Complementary medicine
Treatments utilized in conjunction with Western medical therapies.
Complementary medicine
Peer education is very successful
Considerations for health promotion among the African American community should include all of the following except:
All of these
Considerations for health promotion for Asian Americans include all of the following except:
The degree to which a person or community has adapted to the dominant culture and retained their traditional practices.
Cultural Adaptation
When a person believes that his or her culture is superior to another one.
Cultural Ethnocentricity
The idea that all cultures are of equal value and need to be studied from a neutral point of view
Cultural Relativism
Blindness
Cultural ___ occurs when cultural and systemic power differences are ignored.
Tell your patient some of your best friends are gay
Cultural competence strategies for health care and the LGBT person include all of the following except:
CLAS
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services; Intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by providing a blueprint for individuals and health and health care organizations to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services. (Read Table 1.2)
The thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups.
Culture
Genetics
Culture is not defined by race or ethnicity alone but by the all the following that affect behavior except:
Traditional folk healing in Mexican traditions is know as
Currenderismo
Traditional folk healing in Mexican traditions is known as:
Currenderismo
how many CLAS standards are there A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15 E. 16
D. 15
the European and Mediterranean population is declining as a proportion of the total U.S. population and will be less than 50% of the population by: A. 2020 B. 2035 C. 2050 D. 2060
D. 2060
african americans have a very low rate of suicide compared to non-hispanic whites. however, african american women have a suicide rate of only _____ percent compared to African American men A. 80 B. 70 C. 50 D. 25
D. 25
Hispanics have an obesity rate that is:
D. HIGHER than non-hispanic whites
the process in which members of one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another group A. cultural ethnocentricity B. cultural relativism C. cultural absorption D. acculturation
D. acculturation
what cultural group has the greatest percent of persons with disabilities A. hispanic B. african american C. asian D. american indian and alaskan native
D. american indian and alaskan native
American Indians and alaskan natives believe in all the following except: A. close family and community life B. elders have some responsibility for younger persons C. creator and spiritualism are important D. caring only for those from their tribe
D. caring only for those from their tribe
american indians and alaskan natives believe in all the following except: A. close family and community life B. elders have some responsibility for younger persons C. creator and spiritualism are important D. caring only for those from their tribe
D. caring only for those from their tribe
people with this worldview may be reluctant to complete an advance directive because of concerns about isolating this person or offending other relatives A. personalistic B. fatalistic C. karma D. collectivist
D. collectivist
the five overall goals for reducing disparities and associated action steps mandated by the HHS action plane include all the following except: A. transform health care B. strengthen the nation health and human services workforce C. advance the health, safety, and well-being of the american people D. ethnic disparities in health care
D. ethnic disparities in health care
the number one leading cause of death for European and Mediterranean Americans include A. cancer B. chronic lower respiratory disease C. stroke D. heart disease
D. heart disease
hispanics have an obesity rate that is: A. generally the same as other ethnic groups B. low due to good nutrition habits C. low due to hard work and exercise D. higher than non-hispanic whites
D. higher than non-hispanic whites
health literacy is believed to be absent in this percent of the united states population A. approximately 20% B. approximately 30% C. approximately 40% D. more than 50%
D. more than 50%
health promotion considerations for Arab Americans include all of the following except A. respect for religious requirement about food B. respect for privacy C. preference for treatment by someone of the same gender as the patient D. nurse counseling and advice is highly respected by the Arab community
D. nurse counseling and advice is highly respected by the Arab community
in the hispanic community, those who promote health in their own community are known as: A. politicians B. public health nurses C. community organizers D. promotores
D. promotres
which type of religion encourages the adherence to kosher laws? A. mormonism B. rastafarianism C. roman catholicism D. seventh-day adventist
D. seventh-day adventist
________ is the use of technology to remotely deliver health care, health information, or health education at a distance A. telemedicine B. teleradiology C. teleconferencing D. telehealth
D. telehealth
the legislation that prohibits federally funded programs from discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin A. title XII B. executive order #13, 166 C. title XII and executive order #13, 166 D. the civil rights act of 1964
D. the civil rights act of 1964
an ancient healing practice based on diagnosis from a pattern of symptoms rather than by identifying specific illness. treatment includes herbs and acupuncture A. ayuvedic medicine B. homeopathy C. reiki D. traditional chinese medicine
D. traditional chinese medicine
In Yin and Yang, the term Yin refers to:
Darkness
Health promotion considerations for migrant farmworkers include all of the following except:
Determining immigration status
True
Discrimination is common among cultures.
In Roma Traditions some _______ believed to be caused by Spirits or the devil
Diseases
adverse behaviors that particularly affect the african american community are: A. drug and alcohol use B. smoking C. poor nutritional habits D. limited physical activity E. all of these
E. all of these
many asian immigrants were discriminated against and efforts were made to stop their entry by which of the following: A. the chinese exlustion act of 1882 B. the gentlemen's agreement C. the immigration act of 1917 D. the tydings-mcduffie act E. all of these
E. all of these
which of the following religions affect the asian population in the US A. islam B. christianity C. buddhism D. hinduism E. all of these
E. all of these
using the Healthy People 2020 SDOH "place-based" framework, select the area that " poverty" is best addressed.
Economic Stability
Accuracy, consistency, and reliability
Effective health communication requires which of the following attributes?
Roma people immigrated into the us into the waves during what centuries
Eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
All of the following are suggested health promotion practices for American Indians and Alaskan Natives except:
Elders should be afforded no more respect than others
All of the following are suggested health promotion practices for American Indians and Alaskan Natives except: a) Recognize that there is a great diversity among the tribes so assumptions should be avoided b) Hollistic practices should be utilized to plan care and treatment c) Be aware of superstition and their impact d) Elders should be afforded no more than others
Elders should be afforded no more respect than others
All of the following are suggested health promotion practices from American Indians and Alaska Natives except;
Elders should be afforded no more respect than others
Intermarriage within the small Amish population including marriage between first cousins has led to high incidence of what
Ellis van creveld syndrome
Considerations for health promotion for Asian Americans include all of the following except:
Encourage them to abandon traditional treatments
All of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the hispanic community except
Ensure that all information is available in English
All of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the Hispanic community EXCEPT:
Ensure that all information is available in English.
What are the five domains of health?
Environmental Exposures Genetics Behavior choices Social circumstances Medical care
The Latin American belief that good and evil spirits can affect life, health and luck.
Espiritismo
The Latin American belief that good and evil spirits can affect life, health, and luck
Espiritismo
The characteristic of a group people who share a common and distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage.
Ethnicity
according to the US Census Bureau the term white applies to persons have origins in
Europe, Middle East, or Africa
Cyclical Worldview
European and Mediterranean culture includes all the following except:
Asian Americans usually do not avoid visiting medical practitioners because of language or cultural differences
FALSE
Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
FALSE
The terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" have the same meaning
FALSE
All of these
Factors contributing to poor health outcomes among African Americans include:
Alcohol abuse is not a substantial health problem for Alaska Natives
False
Although all racial/ ethnic groups have experienced declines in infant mortality. Asian Americans have the highest rate.
False
American Indians are descendants of Christopher Columbus
False
Cultural bound illnesses are not recognized by medical professionals.
False
Culture and ethnicity have no influence on health outcomes.
False
Curing the Indian diabetics problem today by fixing sick people with modern medicine would finally eliminate this problem forever
False
Fry Bread is a traditional Indian food that has been part of their diet since before American was found
False
Less work or unemployed is related to less disease.
False
Pima Indian biology has clearly demonstrated that they have a genetic predisposition for diabetes to explain their high diabetes incidence rate
False
Race, ethnicity & nationality are synonyms for one another.
False
The terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" have the same meaning. a) True b) False
False
True or false the Roma people believe that small/thin bodies reflects good fortune and that large body size indicates poor fortune and poor health
False
True/False Approximately 78% of farm workers do not have authorization or any legal status in the U.S.
False
True/False? Herbal supplements are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
False
When socioeconomic status, including income and level of education, are controlled for, African American women have similar birth outcomes as compared to white women.
False
White women in America have low infant mortality. If whites were a separate country, they would rank in the top 10 of all countries with the lowest rates
False
A popular form of Latino mass media
Fotonovelas
Roma Americans distinguish between illnesses that are of a gadje (non-Roma) cause and those that are part of their beliefs and think that:
Gadje are impure and diseased, Gadje illnesses can be cured by gadje doctors, Hospitals are unclean and should be avoided
Roma Americans distinguish between illnesses that are of a gadje (non-Roma) cause and those that are part of their beliefs and think that:
Gadje illnesses can be cured by gadje doctors Hospitals are unclean and should be avoided Gadje are impure and diseased
False
Generalizations and stereotypes are interchangeable terms.
True
Generally people have only one ethnicity but belong to multiple cultures.
True
Genetic recessive disorders are occurring among the Amish as a result of marriage within the small Amish community.
Theory of illness where in it is thought that microorganisms cause disease.
Germ Theory
Euthanasia
Greek term that means "good death"; also called mercy killing, it is the act or practice of ending the life of an individual who is suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment
The Roma or the Romani people are commonly called what
Gypsies
A psychological model that tries to predict health behaviors by analyzing individual beliefs and attitudes
Health Belief model
A psychological model that tries to predict health behaviors by analyzing individual beliefs and attitudes.
Health Belief model
The model developed by the U.S. Public Health Service to explain the lack of public participation in health
Health Belief model
According to the Becoming American video, new Americans'
Health deteriorates the longer they live in America.
More than 50%
Health literacy is believed to be absent in this percent of the United States population.
Obesity
Health problems migrant farm workers are exposed to include all of the following except:
Nurse counseling and advice is highly respected by the Arab community
Health promotion considerations for Arab Americans include all of the following except:
True
Health promotion for refugees and asylees is often difficult because the home country's education programs have been disrupted, resulting in low literacy rates in this population.
The leading cause of death among African American women is:
Heart Disease
Recent studies showed that the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaskan Natives was:
Heart disease
Health risks of this Arabs and middle easterners generally mirror those of this the majority of other Caucasian Americans which means that _____ and _____ are the major morbidity factors
Heart disease and cancer
False
Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Most ____ prefer to die at home
Hindus
What cultural group has the greatest percent of persons with disabilities? a) Hispanic b) African American c) Asian d) American Indian and Alaskan Native
Hispanic
The fact that most recent Hispanic immigrants have better health than more affluent people residing in the US for a longer time is referred to as:
Hispanic Paradox
Highest of all groups but declining like all other groups
Hispanic teen pregnancy rates are:
Higher than non-Hispanic whites
Hispanics have an obesity rate that is:
True
Holistic medicine is sometimes viewed as being unscientific.
Iodine
Home remedies are common among the African American community and can include all of the following except:
15
How many CLAS standards are there?
An ancient theoretical belief that our bodies have four important fluids that must be balanced for health
Humoral theory
Naturalistic Theory
Humoral, ayurvedic, and vitalistic approaches are examples of:
Personalistic belief system
Illness is believed to be caused by the person's misbehavior
7
In ayurvedic medicine there are _____ chankras.
Rumspringa
In the Amish community, a practice where adolescents are free to explore the outside world is known as:
Susto
In the Hispanic community, an illness that results from a frightful experience is known as:
Promotores
In the Hispanic community, those who promote health in their own community are known as:
Education and income
In the United States, socioeconomic status has traditionally been measured by:
The federal agency responsible by treaty to provide services to the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations is:
Indian Health Service
What are the four components of social organization?
Individualism vs collectivism Fate vs Free will Communication Family relationships
Which of the following religions affect the Asian population in the United States? a) Islam b) Christianity c) Buddhism d) Hinduism e) All of the listed religions
Islam Christianity Hinduism Buddhism
How does economic status ( wealth) affect health?
It gives people more control over their lives
Restrictions on certain health practices are commonly associated with specific religious groups. An example would be the refusal of blood products based on religious beliefs of which of the following groups?
Jehovan's witness
What are the shortfalls for minorities in the US healthcare system?
Lack of access to care, lower quality of care, and limited providers with the same ethnic background
The Amish Center is located near which u.s. city
Lancaster Pennsylvania
According to the video - what is the Latino/Hispanic or immigrant paradox?
Latino immigrants are healthier than the average American despite being generally poorer and from less well off countries.
Cancer
Leading causes of death in Asian Americans include all of the following except:
Advance Directives
Legal documents that enable a person to convey his or her decisions about end-of- life care ahead of time.
Choose all the factors that impede migrant workers' access to social services and preventative health care.
Limited Means of Transportation Racism/Prejudice Low Literacy Language and Cultural Barriers Frequent Mobility Poverty
Fate vs. Free Will
Locus of control refers to:
Do Amish people have high or low levels of obesity
Low
All of these
Many Asian immigrants were discriminated against and efforts were made to stop their entry. Which of the following religions affect the Asian population in the United States?
All of these
Many prescription drugs cannot be purchased by consumers without a doctor's prescription, yet direct advertising to potential patients by drug companies to increase product demand:
The female is under 16 years of age
Many religions approve of abortion under certain circumstances. These generally include all of the following except:
The Roma term for impurity that causes illness us
Marime
The largest subgroup of Hispanics in the US is:
Mexicans
The largest subgroup of Hispanics in the United States is: Cubans Mexicans Puerto Ricans South Americans
Mexicans
What group makes up makes up more than half of the U.S. Hispanic American population?
Mexicans and Mexican Americans
What group makes up more than 50% of the US Hispanic population
Mexicans and Mexican Americans
What group makes up more than half of the U.S. Hispanic population?
Mexicans and Mexican Americans
The largest population of migrant farmworkers in American agriculture are from:
Mexico
What group is described as the "invisible population"?
Migrant Farmworkers
Health literacy is believed to be absent in this percent of the United States population
More than 50%
Voluntarily to prosper economically
Most Asians came to the United States:
The leading cause of death among African American males is
Murder
Which of the following diseases/health issues are migrant workers at risk for experiencing?
Musculoskeletal injuries HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Skin related diseases
The most common CAM therapy among children in 2007 was:
Natural Products
A theory of disease causation where illness results from upset of the balance between the person and t
Naturalistic Theory
Hydrotherapy is an example of this type of CAM:
Naturopathy
Shaking hands originated as a gesture to assure each person ....... what?
Neither was carrying a weapon
Health promotion considerations for Arab Americans include all of the following except:
Nurse counseling and advice is highly respected by the Arab community
Discrimination
Occurs when people act on that belief and treat people differently as a result
cultural relativism (ethnorelativism)
One needs to see and appreciate the value of different cultures
Socio-Economic Status
One of the most important predictors of health disparities is:
True
One of the primary objectives of Healthy People 2020 is to decrease health disparities in the U.S.
From the video, When the bought breaks, researchers believe that racism_____, as a stress, increase the risk of preterm delivery and/ or low birth weight babies
Over a lifetime
Considerations for health promotion among the African American community should include all of the following except: a) consideration using churches to disseminate information b) peer education c) Be award of underlying mistrust of the medical system d) use formal titles until invited to do otherwise
Peer education is very successful
Evil Eye
People from Puerto Rico may place a bracelet on the wrist of a baby to ward off:
Collectivist
People with this worldview may be reluctant to complete an advance directive because of concerns about isolating this person or offending other relatives.
A belief of disease causation where it is though illness is cause by misbehavior or intervention of a supernatural being
Personalistic Theory
Yoga consists of going through asanas, which are
Physical postures
_______ are used by American Indians to purify the spirit and bring balance to people who are unhealthy in spirit, mind, or body.
Plants and herbs
All of the following are true of Middle Eastern diets except:
Pork is eaten by all groups
What is Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964?
Prohibits federally funded programs or activities from discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Public Health Nurses
Promotores are also known as all of the following except:
The Amish American history can be traced back to the 16th century Europe during what period
Protestant Reformation
Interpersonal Distance
Proxemics is:
Promotores are also known as all of the following except:
Public health nurses
Which of the following is a territory of the United States?
Puerto Rico
What are the theories that fall under traditional Chinese medicine?
Qi Five Elements Yin and Yang Meridian
A person's physical characteristics and/ or genetic or biological make up
Race
The Quran dictates strict dietary laws and requires dawn to dusk fasting during the Muslim month the time Is known as
Ramadan
Healing ceremonies
Recent studies showed that the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaskan Natives was:
Medication Doses
Religious beliefs significantly influence all of the following practices except:
True
Religious practices may lead people to not take medications when fasting.
An ancient healing practice based on diagnosis from a pattern of symptoms rather than by identifying specific illness. Treatment includes herbs and acupuncture.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
What is an ancient healing practice based on diagnosis from a pattern of symptoms rather than by identifying specific illness? Treatment includes herbs and acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine
What is an example of a cultural factor among Hispanics/Latinos that favorably impacts their health status?
Traditional diet
What is an example of a cultural factors among Latinos that favorably impact their health status
Traditional diet
A federally recognized Indian tribe is an independent nation with the right to form its own government, enforce criminal and civil laws, levy taxes within its borders, establish its membership, and license and regulate activities.
True
According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the term "white" applies to persons having origins in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. a) True b) False
True
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the term "white" applies to persons having origins in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
True
Accurate information about migrant farm workers in the US is difficult because the workers are reluctant to provide information due to immigration issues
True
Accurate information about migrant farmworkers in the U.S. is difficult because the workers are reluctant to provide information due to immigration issues.
True
Alcoholism is the most significant social and health problem within the African American population
True
American Indian tradition indulges children rather than punish them.
True
American Indian tradition indulges children rather than punish them. a) True b) False
True
As a group (or in general), Hispanics and American Indians encourage tight knit family units and and respect elders.
True
Asian Americans are a diverse population drawn from approximately 60% of the world's population. a) True b) False
True
Asian children are often seen as an extension of the family and not fully independent. a) True b) False
True
Between the late 1880 and early 1900s, Mexicans were lychee at a rate of 27.4 per 1000,000, a statistic that is second to that of African American (37.1 per 100,000) during this same timed period.
True
Blacks are more segregated than any other racial/ ethnic group.
True
Childbearing by teenagers continues to be a matter of public concern because of the elevated health risks for teen mothers and their infants. In addition, significant public cost are associated with teen childbearing, with an estimated at 10.9 billion annually.
True
Discrimination is common among cultures a) True b) False
True
Discrimination is common among cultures.
True
Generally, American Indian and Alaskan Native peoples abstain more and have fewer regular drinkers than most other populations, but those who do drink are more likely to drink heavily and have serious problems.
True
Genetic recessive disorders are occurring among the Amish as a result of marriage within the small Amish community.
True
Genetics do not explain disparities associated with infant mortality.
True
Health promotion for refugees and asylees is often difficult because the home country's education programs have been disrupted, resulting in low literacy rates in this population.
True
Hispanics have the highest rate of being without health care insurance in the US
True
Hispanics have the highest rate of being without healthcare insurance in the United States.
True
History in America documents that we can have an impact on infant mortality rates when the right policies are put in place.
True
Many African American believe that poor health is a result of displeasing God
True
Many people in the African American community distrust the health care system
True
Most Hispanics are Catholic or Christian
True
Racial discrimination has been associated with serious psychological distress in African Americans. a) True b) False
True
Racism contributes to a person's accumulated risk for poor health
True
The infant mortality rate in the African American community is greater than all other racial/ ethnic groups. a) True b) False
True
The rate of aggravated assault among AI/AN is twice that of the country as a whole.
True
True or false Arabs are not a race or single ethnic group the 10 arabic speaking countries extend from the Atlantic coast of North Africa to the Eastern edge of the Arabian peninsula
True
True or false the dietary practices of Arabs and middle easterners include wheat or rice and some form used in every meal healthy rates of fresh fruit consumption vegetables prefer draw and much use of olives and olive oil
True
True/False Between the late 1880 and early 1900s, Mexicans were lynched at a rate of 27.4 per 100,000, a statistic that is second to that of African Americans (37.1 per 100,000) during this same time period.
True
True/False Childbearing by teenagers continues to be a matter of public concern because of the elevated health risks for teen mothers and their infants. In addition, significant public costs are associated with teen childbearing, with and estimated at $10.9 billion annually.
True
True/False Hispanics have the highest rate of being without healthcare insurance in the United States
True
True/False Many of the living conditions for migrant worker camps are deplorable and can be compared to many low- and middles-income country housing.
True
True/False Most Hispanics are Catholic or Christian.
True
True/False? When prayer specifically for health reasons is included in the definition of CAM, the number of U.S. adults using some form of CAM in the past year rises to 62 percent.
True
African American babies are_______ as likely to die before they reach age of one than white babies
Twice
In Roma tradition women are considered to be what during pregnancy and for a number of weeks after delivery
Unclean
The Roma to the Roma people gadje (non-romas) are seen as what
Unclean
Plants and herbs
Used by American Indians to help groups of people return to harmony, these are not used for individual healing.
Middle eastern diets include
Veggies at preferred raw, fruits are desserts, no pork
According to the most recent census, the majority of those reporting to be AI/AN, alone- or-in-combination, live in the
West
temporal relationships between west and east
West: logical, sequential, present focused East: time is unlimited; birth and death are not absolute ends
American Indian and Alaskan Native
What cultural group has the greatest percent of persons with disabilities?
American Indians
What group uses the hallucinogenic peyote as part of their spiritual ceremonies?
Cultural Ethnocentricity
When a person believes that his or her culture is superior to another one it is called:
Silent Birth
When a woman does not speak or make sounds when in labor.
It has addictive properties
Why is caffeine prohibited or restricted by many religions?
True
Worldview is the cultural assumptions and beliefs that express how people see, interpret, and explain their experience.
Culture
_____ is/are the thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, and social groups.
Marginalized
_____ people tend to have the most psychological problems and the highest stress levels.
Morality
_____ refers to personal character and what the individual believes is right or wrong conduct.
Sweat lodges
_______ are used by American Indians to purify the spirit and bring balance to people who are unhealthy in spirit, mind, or body.
92. Accurate information about migrant farm workers in the U.S. is difficult because: A. the workers are reluctant to provide information due to immigration issues. they do not have a home it is against their religious beliefs none of the above
a
Spirituality
a belief in a higher power, something beyond the human experience
health inequity
a difference or disparity in health outcomes that is systematic, avoidable, and unjust
Durable power of attorney
a document that names your health care representative who can speak for you when you cannot
Reiki
a form of alternative medicine in which the healer uses his or her hands to channel healing energy
Meditation
a group of mental techniques intended to provide relaxation and mental harmony as well as to quiet one's mind and increase awareness
health disparity
a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage
cultural ethnocentricity
a person's belief that his or her culture is superior to another one
health literacy
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
Shrines
a place of religious devotion or commemoration
Fotonovela
a popular form of Latino mass media, to reach young people an their parents sought to improve patient-youth communication in Hispanic families and to influence the adolescents' attitudes about alcohol; an illustrated novel
Health Belief Model
a psychological model that attempts to explain and predict health behaviors by focusing on attitudes and beliefs of individuals
Rituals
a set of actions that usually is structured and has a symbolic value or meaning
Worldview
a set of cultural assumptions and beliefs that express how people see, interpret, and explain their experience
Living will
a set of instructions that documents a person's wishes about medical care intended to sustain life
Transcendental meditation
a technique that allows a practitioner to experience ever-finer levels of thought until the source of thought is experienced
Tai chi
a traditional Chinese medicine exercise designed to improve the flow of qi through the body and encourage balance and harmony
Hydrotherapy
a treatment used by naturopathic practitioners based on the therpeutic effects of water; thought to assist in ridding the body of waste and toxins, it utilizes hot and cold baths, compresses, wraps and showers as treatment modalities
What health issues does worldview have on medical decisions
abortion use of birth control permission to allow blood transfusion utilization of chemotherapy advance directives euthanasia
religion
acceptance of specific beliefs and practices of an organized religion
Effective health communication requires which of the following attributes?
accuracy, consistency, and reliability
euthanasia
act or practice of ending life of an individual who is suffering from terminal illness or incurable condition by injection or suspension of medical treatment
The high percentage of overweight Hispanics likely contributes to: a. the significantly higher incidence of diabetes among Puerto African, Mexican Americans, and Cuban Americans when compared to non-Hispanic Whites. b. higher incidences of many cancers among Hispanics when com-pared to non-Hispanic Whites c.Diseases of the heart being the leading cause of death among Hispanics d. all
all
Many prescription drugs cannot be purchased by consumers without a doctor's prescription, yet direct advertising to potential patients by drug companies to increase product demand.. a. exceeds 4 billion dollars per year b. is allowed only in New Zealand and the USA c. will be viewed for about 16 hours per year by the average television viewer d. all of the above
all of the above
The culture of commerce has negatively contributed to health in which of the following ways a. tobacco and lung disease b. fast food and rates of obesity c. television and less physical activity chosen by children d. all of the above
all of the above
When non-mainstream health practices are utilized in place of conventional care
alternative medicine
when non mainstream health practices are utilized in place of conventional care
alternative medicine
Yoga
an ancient system of excercises and breathing techniques designed to encourage physical and spiritual well-being
Holistic medicine
an approach to maintaining and resuming health that takes the body, mind, and spiritual being into consideration
Humoral System
ancient belief system based on the idea that our bodies have four important fluids or humors: Blood Phlegm Black Bile Yellow Bile
***According to your textbook what factors contribute to illness and injury among migrant and seasonal workers: Latinos a. work in dangerous jobs b. are less likely to participate in safety and health activities at work c. seem less likely to participate in unions d. most likely will not share when they are hurt with their supervisor e. do not like to miss work because of loss of wages f. answer a,d,e g. all of the above
answers a,d,e
The people who constitute the American Indian and Alaska Native population category are people who descended from
any of the original peoples of North and South American ( include Central American) who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Suspicion and mistrust:
are common due to historical violence and maltreatment
. All of the following diseases are prevalent in the Hispanic community except: arthritis diabetes infant mortality HIV/AIDS
arthritis
All of the following are prevalent in Hispanic community except (arthritis, HIV/AIDS, heart disease, diabetes)
arthritis
All of the following diseases are prevalent in the Hispanic community except
arthritis
All of the following diseases are prevalent in the Hispanic community except:
arthritis
Privacy and sometimes a same-sex nurse/physician may be required by some people and this may be due to religious/cultural beliefs. If you suspect your patient would prefer another provider, what is the best way to find out?
ask the patient
the sanskrit word that means the science of life :
ayurveda
CAM is used most often for this health problem
back pain
CAM is used most often for this health problem.
back pain
The following are some general variations of death rituals except:
baptism
Generalizations
basic awareness of cultural norms
punctuality
being timely in dealing with health issues
Biomedical Theory
biomedical medicine or allopathic medicine; based on the mechanical view or machine view of the body, when the machine breaks illness occurs.
Cultural ___ occurs when cultural and systemic power differences are ignored
blindness
Cultural ___ occurs when cultural and systemic power differences are ignored.
blindness
Cultural ________ occurs when cultural and systemic power differences are ignored.
blindness
72. Leading causes of death in Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders include all of the following except: Parkinson's disease Cancer Heart disease Stroke
cancer
74. The most common health disorder for Pacific Islanders includes all except: cancer alcoholism diabetes heart disease
cancer
Leading causes of death in Asian Americans include all of the following except
cancer
Recent studies showed that the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaskan Natives was:
cancer
American Indians and Alaskan Natives believe in all the following except:
caring only for those from their tribe
Centers of energy connected to the nerves and spinal cord that can be positively influenced by meditation are known as:
chakras
82. Due to the fact that the Roma are very concerned about what is considered clean it is necessary in health care planning to consider separation of what is considered from that considered diseased; undiseased clean; polluted dietary, non-dietary none of the above
clean polluted
The Asian balancing concepts of Yin & Yang permeate many aspects of life from religion to cooking. What does Yin generally represent?
cold
The worldview of American Indians and Alaskan Natives can be considered:
collectivist
Promotores
community members who promote health in their own communities
treatments utilized in conjunction with western medical therapies
complementary medicine
7.The causes of health disparities are all except: complex complete systemic personal
complete
A traditional fold healer in Mexican tradition is called a(n):
curandero
A traditional folk healer in Mexican traditions is known as
curandero
A traditional folk healer in Mexican traditions is known as:
curandero
A traditional folk healer in Mexican traditions is known as: a) espiritismo b) santeria c) curandero d) empacho
curandero
In Yin & Yang, the term Yin refers to:
darkness
In yin and yang, the term yin refers to:
darkness
Vitalistic system
defined as the concept that bodily functions are due to a vital principle or "life force" that is distinct from physical forces; not detectable by scientific instrumentation
***health promotion considerations for migrant farm workers does not include
determining immigration status
Health promotion considerations for migrant farmworkers include all of the following except:
determining immigration status
American Indian and Alaskan Native populations are twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites of similar age to have:
diabetes
Three vital energies that regulate everything in nature are known collectively as:
doshas
Individualism
each person is seen as a social unit, and each person has primary responsibility for him or herself
64. The primary risk factors among African Americans for diabetes are: obesity and lack of physical exercise eating too much fat and sugar genetic predisposition and lack of prenatal care slow metabolic function
eating too much fat or sugar
62. All of the following are suggested health promotion practices for American I ndians and Alaska Natives except; A. Recogn ize that there is a great diversity among the tri bes so assumptions should be avoided Holistic practices should be utilized to plan care and treatment Be aware of superstitions and their impact Elders should be afforded no more respect than others
elders
Traditional folk healing in Mexican traditions is known as: Espiritismo Santeria Curandero Empacho
empacho
75. Considerations for health promotion for Asian Americans include all of the followi ng except: ensure good communication encourage them to abandon traditional treatments show respect for family relationships Inquire about traditional treatments being used.
encourage them
Considerations for health promotion for Asian Americans include all of the following except:
encourage them to abandon traditional treatments
All of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the Hispanic community except:
ensure that all info is available in English
All of the following are appropriate health promotion practices for the Hispanic community except: Use family based interventions when possible Inquire about complementary and alternative medicine treatments used Ensure that all information is available in English Use appropriate titles to show respect.
ensure that all info is in english
Not an appropriate health promotion practice for the Hispanic community
ensure that all information is available in English
Mal de ojo, sometimes called "evil eye" is: an ill ness that comes from a frightfu I experience an illness that is a result of an envious glance an illness caused by a ball of food clinging to the stomach none of the above.
envious glance
6. The Latin American belief that good and evil spirits can affect life, health and luck. Espiritismo Santeria Catholicism None of the above
espiritismo
The Latin American belief that good and evil spirits can affect life, health and luck
espiritismo
Culture
everything that makes us who we are; the complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, arts, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.
People from Puerto Rico may place a bracelet on the wrist of a baby to ward off:
evil eye
HIV infection for non-Hispanic whites aged one to sixty four years ranks consistently higher than for Hispanics
false
Arab American culture is:
family-centered
A popular form of Latino mass media.
fotonovelas
fate vs free will
free will: degree to which people believe they are the masters of their own lives fate: degree to which they believe that they are subject to events outside our control
. A person's internal, personal sense of being male or female is known as: sexual identity gender identity homosexuality transgender
gender identity
A person's internal, personal sense of being male or female is known as:
gender identity
68. Many African Americans believe that natural illness occurs due to : a result of God's will evil influences evil spirits none of the above
gods will
a pejorative term often used about the Roma people Is: half-breed Gypsies outsiders none of the abov
gypsy
59. Used by American Indians to help groups of people return to harmony, these are not used for individual healing. plants and herbs sweat lodges healing ceremonies talking circles
healing ceremonies
Naturopathy
healing practice based on ancient beliefs in the healing power of nature and that natural organisms have the ability to heal themselves and maintain health; the body strives to maintain a state of equilibrium, known as homeostasis, an unhealthy environments, diets, physical or emotional stress, and lack of sleep or fresh air can disrupt that balance; natural remedies, such as herbs and foods, are used instead of surgery or drugs
The model developed by the U.S. Public Health Service to explain the lack of public participation in health screening and prevention programs.
health belief model
According to the Becoming American video, new Americans
health deteriorates the longer they live in America
60. Recent studies showed that one of the leading causes of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives was: hypertension heart disease violence cancer
heart disease
66. The leading cause of death among black women in the United States is: epilepsy stroke heart disease murder
heart disease
Recent studies showed that the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives was
heart disease
The leading cause of death among black women in the US is
heart disease
What treatments does Traditional Chinese Medicine encompass?
herbalism acupuncture qigong tai chi
Hispanics have an obesity rate that is:
higher than non-Hispanic whites
Hispanics have an obesity rate that is: a) generally the same as other ethnic groups b) low due to good nutrition habits c) low due to hard work and exercise d) higher than non-Hispanic whites
higher than non-Hispanic whites
Hispanic teen pregnancy rates are
highest of all groups by declining like others
63. The leading cause of death among young African-American males 15 to 24 years is: homicide diabetes suicide cancer
homicide
According to the CDC (2011), the leading cause of death among young African- Americans aged 15 to 24 is
homicide
9. A person who's gender identity is consistent with their physical characteristics and sexual identity is to one of the same sex. sexual identity gender identity homosexual transgender
homo
5. What type of treatment do migrant farm workers use for skin problems? ferti I izer household prod ucts a nd herbs antibiotics none of the above
househould product and herbs
Ayurvedic System
illness is caused by an energy imbalance; embraces the ideology that disease is the result of an imbalance in vital energies, or prana (vital force).
Doshas
in Ayurvedic medicine, the three vital energies that regulate everything in nature
Qi
in traditional Chinese medicine, the vital life force taht animates all things
space
includes interpersonal space and boundaries
94. Health promotion considerations for migrant farm workers include all of the followi ng except: determining immigration status recognition of living situation inclusion of the family in decisions acknowledging potential mistrust
inclusion of family in decisions
Multicultural evaluation
integrates cultural considerations into an evaluation's theory, measures, analysis and practice
69. Home remedies are common among African American community and can include all of the following except: wild yams St. John's wart Turpentine iodine
iodine
Karma
is the total effect of a person's actions and conduct during the successive phases of the person's existence, which is regarded as determining the person's destiny
family relationships
issues related to family and household
Why is caffeine prohibited or restricted by many religions?
it has addictive properties
the following is true about reiki
it is believed to have originated in Tibet
71. In Native Hawaiian tradition healing is practiced by: mana lokohai kahunas A & B
kahunas
Factors contributing to poor health outcomes among African Americans include: a) discrimination b) cultural c) literacy barriers d) lack of access to health care e) all of the options
lack of access to health care discrimination cultural literacy
inequality
lack of equality
Which of the following social determinants is least likely to contribute to the infant mortality among AI/AN population?
language
advanced directives
legal documents that enable a person to convey his or her decisions about end of life care ahead of time
Advance directive
legal documents that enable a person to convey his or her decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time
This appears to be the linked to religion and spiritually.
level of exercise and physical activity
cultural proficiency
lifelong learning of cultural groups to create a socially just democracy
The Roma term for impurity that causes illness is: marime wuzo rumspringa bgrauche
marime
Generally, which of the following is NOT important among the Hispanic culture (social status, family, food, material objects)
material objects
present oriented
may see living in the moment as the priority; less focused on prevention
Religious beliefs significantly influence all of the following practices except:
medication doses
Channels through which qi, blood, and information flow to all parts of the body are known as:
meridians
Health literacy is believed to be absent in this percent of the United States population.
more than 50%
Which of the following religious organizations forbid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, believe all foods must be consumed in moderation and have times where fasting is encouraged?
mormons
73.A belief that Asians are quiet, do not complain and don't need health care is known as: Traditional Chinese Medicine Myth of the Model Minority Asian enculturation None of the above
myth of the model minority
Hydrotherapy is an example of this type of CAM:
naturopathy
hydrotherapy is an example of this type of CAM
naturopathy
. A genetic recessive disorder occurring among the Amish as a result of marriage within the small Amish community is: cartilage-hair hypoplasia diabetes cancer none of the above
none of above
. Telemedicine is: A. The use of telecommunications technology to provide, enhance, or expedite health care services. minority care Disparity in healthcare none of the above 2
none of above
76. According to the U. S. Census Bureau the term "white" applies to: persons having origins in Europe, the Middle East or North Africa. persons having origins in Mexico, and Latin America persons having origins in North America none of the above
north africa one
According to the 2006 US Census, Hispansics make up ______ of the total population in the U.S.
not 10%
Health promotion considerations for Arab Americans include all of the follow- ing except: respect for religious requirement about food respect for privacy preference for treatment by someone of the same gender as the patient nurses counseling and advice is highly respected by the Arab community
nurses counseling
93. Health problems migrant farm workers are exposed to include all of the fol- lowi ng except: Respi ratory illness Musculoskeletal injuries Tuberculosis Obesity
obesity
Health problems migrant farmworkers are exposed to include all of the following except:
obesity
health problems migrant farm workers are exposed to include all of the following except (musculoskeletal injuries, respiratory illness, obesity, tuberculosis)
obesity
Spirituality
often described as a belief in a higher power, something beyond the human experience
67. Considerations for health promotion among the African American community should include all of the following except: consider using churches to disseminate information peer ed ucation is very successfu I be aware of underlying mistrust of the medical system use formal titles until invited to do otherwise
peer education
Collectivism
people are socialized to view themselves as part of a larger group, such as a family, a community or a tribe
The PRECEDE-PROCEED model includes the following areas except:
perceived benefits
Proxemics
perception of space; includes interpersonal distance and boundaries
A refugee is a person who fled his or her home country because of fear of:
persecution
A refugee is a person who fled his or her home country because of fear of: a) starvation b) persecution c) religious discrimination d) political unrest
persecution
3. Those who trace their ancestry to Iran are of __ descent . Persian Arab Middle-Eastern none of the above
persian
Yoga consists of going through asanas, which are :
physical postures
Yoga consists of going through asanas, which are:
physical postures
8. are used by American Indians to purify the spirit and bring balance to people who are unhealthy in spirit, mind, or body. plants and herbs sweat lodges healing ceremonies talking circles
plants and herbs
Middle eastern diets include all of the following except: pork is eaten by all groups Vegetables are preferred raw Fruit is usually consumed as dessert some wheat or rice food is eaten with ach meal
pork is eaten by all groups
prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
past oriented
prefer traditional approaches to healing rather than accepting each new procedure or medication that comes out
The worldview of the Hispanics can be characterized as
present oriented
The worldview of the Hispanics can be characterized as:
present-oriented
The worldview of the Hispanics can be characterized as: a) future-oriented b) present-oriented c) skeptical d) individualistic
present-oriented
99. Best practices is also know as: promising practices elimination practices strategy practices none of the above
promisin
In the Hispanic community, those who promote health in their own community are known as:
promotores
Promotores are also known as all the following except:
promotores
Germ Theory
proposes that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases
A psychological model that tries to predict health behaviors by analyzing individual beliefs and attitudes.
public health nurse
The vital life force that animates all things and parts include energy or power and conscious intelligence.
qi
healthcare disparity
racial or ethnic differences in the quality of health care that are not due to access-related factors or clinical needs, preferences, and appropriateness of intervention
Fate versus free will
refer to the degree to which people believe they are the masters of their own lives or believe they are subject to events outside their control
Temporal relationships
referes to people's worldview in terms of time
Race
refers to a person's physical characteristics and genetic or biological makeup, but race is not a scientific construct
Cultural Competence
refers to an individual's or an agency's ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; occurs on a continuum ~ Be aware of general differences ~Avoid stereotypes and assumptions
social organization and family relationships
refers to dominant patterns of social interaction
Alternative medicine
refers to using a non-mainstream approach in place of conventional medicine
Complementary medicine
refers to using a non-mainstream approach together with conventional medicine
Acceptance of specific beliefs in an institutionalized system grounded in worship is known as which of the following terms?
religion
organ transplant
removal of tissues of human body from a dead or living donor for transplanting into another person
A set of actions that are usually structured and have symbolic value or meaning.
rituals
77. In the Amish community a practice where adolescents are free to explore the outside world is known as: marime wuzo rumspringa brauche
rumspringa
In the Amish community, a practice where adolescents are free to explore the outside world is known as:
rumspringa
The Afro-Caribbean religion knows as the "Way of the Saints." a) espiritismo b) santeria c) catholicism d) none of these
santaria
The Afro-Caribbean religion knows as the "Way of the Saints". Espiritismo Santeria Catholicism None of the above
santeria
Mind-body integration
seeing the mind and body as a consolidated unit
individualism
sees person as a social unit, and each person has a primary responsibility for him or herself (make health decisions independently)
ritual
set of actions that are usually structured and have a symbolic value or meaning
87. A person's physical, romantic and emotional attraction to another is known as: sexual identity gender identity homosexual ity transgender
sexual identity
A person's physical romantic and emotional attraction to another is known as
sexual identity
A person's physical, romantic, and emotional attraction to another is known as:
sexual identity
Often described as a belief in a higher power, something beyond the human experience and usually living with confronting, or otherwise addressing universally mysterious events & occurrences, this term is known as:
spirituality
The second leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaskan Natives between the ages of 10 and 34 is:
suicide
50.ln the Hispanic community an illness that results from a traumatic experience is known as: Empacho Mal de ojo Susto Currendero
susto
An illness that results from a frightful experience is known as
susto
In the Hispanic community, an illness that results from a frightful experience is known as:
susto
Used by American Indians for healing and balancing, this considered a good way to clean one's body of illness or disease
sweat lodge
Used by American Indians for healing and balancing, this is considered a good way to clean one's body of illness or disease
sweat lodges
Used by American Indians for healing and balancing, this is considered a good way to clean one's body of illness or disease.
sweat lodges
Used by American Indians for healing and balancing, this is considered a good way to clean one's body of illness or disease. a) plants and herbs b) sweat lodges c) healing ceremonies d) talking circles
sweat lodges
57. American Indian tradition where a facilitator poses important questions for the group to address. plants and herb practices sweat lodge healing ceremonies talking circle 58. are used by Am
talkincrlce
The Health Belief model includes the following areas except:
technological supports
91. Cultural Competence strategies for health care and the LGBT person include all of the following except: Use gender neutral language Tell the patient some of your best friends are gay Conduct thorough sexual risk evaluation Do not make assumptions about sexual ity
tell patient some best friend gay
Cultural competence strategies for health care and the LGBT person include of the following except:
tell the patient some of your best friends are gay
What are the major facets of worldview?
temporal relationships (time orientation) space social organization and family relationships
power
the ability of one person to get another person to act in accordance with the first person's intentions
Religion
the acceptance of the specific beliefs and practices of an organized religion; generally an organized approach to practicing a form of spiritual belief in and respect for a supernatural power or powers which is regarded as a creator or a governing framework of the universe and is supposed by personal or institutionalized systems grounded in belief and worship
Racism
the belief that some races are superior to others by nature
Prakriti
the combination of the doshas at the time of conception that are unique to each individual
Mindfulness meditation
the concept of increasing awareness and acceptance of the present
Ahimsa
the conceptual equivalent of the Western principle of the sanctity of life
Digital divide
the disparity in access to electronic information resources
Reciprocity
the exchange of like or similar things of value for mutual benefit
Stereotype
the mistaken assumption that everyone in a given culture is alike
Biomedical worldview
the perspective that disease is caused by primarily biological factors
Dominant culture
the primary or predominant culture of a region and does not indicate superiority
Animal sacrifice
the ritual killing of an animal as part of a religion
Yin and yang
the traditional Chinese medeicine theory that everything is made up of two polar energies
Meridians
the traditional Chinese medicine concept of channels through which qi, blood and information flow to all parts of the body
Five elements
the traditional Chinese medicine theory based on the perception of the relationships among all things; the patterns are grouped and named fro the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water
an ancient healing practice on diagnosis from a pattern of symptoms rather than by identifying specific illness. Treatment includes herbs and acupuncture.
traditional Chinese medicine
Acupuncture
traditional Chinese medicine treatment that involves stimulating specific points along the meridians to achieve a therpeutic purpose; the usual practice involves inserting a needle into one of the acupoints along a meridian that is associated with an organ or function
Qigong
translates to "energy work"; a part of traditional Chinese medicine that involves movement, breathing, and meditation that is intended to improve the flow of qi through the body
Generally people have only one ethnicity but belong to multiple cultures.
true
Characteristics of the African American community include all of the following except
trust in the healthcare system
65. Characteristics of the African American community include all of the followi ng except: trust in the healthcare system deep reliance on faith predominance of female headed families large extended families
trust n healthcare
81. Roma avoid hospitals because they are: unclean expensive prejudiced none of the above
unclean
future oriented
understand that healthy behaviors in present impact health in the future
inequity
unfairness
Naturalistic theories
view health as a state of harmony between the person and his or her environment; when this balance is upset, illness will result Humoral Ayurvedic Vitalistic
collectivism
view themselves as part of a larger group; the group is a social unit and dependence and connections with the group is valued. (e.g. family, community, tribe) (Want to involve family in the decision making process)
Most Asians came to the United States:
voluntarily to prosper economically
Coining, cupping and pinching are used to treat many problems associated with this form of respiratory illness
wind illness
Higher SES increases...
~Access to health-enhancing resources ~Access to health care ~Ability to live in healthier neighborhoods ~Ability to afford healthier food
What are the ethical principles in relation to informed consent
~Autonomy ~Beneficence ~Justice (nonmaleficence is also a part of ethical principles)