cultural presentations

what religion is most prominent in asian americans

Christianity

which of the follwoing is not a traditional chinese method cupping acupuncture coin rubbing blood draws

blood draws

A client in the emergency department needs a transfusion of red blood cells. The client tells the nurse that, as a Jehovah's Witness, blood transfusions are not permitted. Which statement would most likely lead the client to have a risk for spiritual distress? "You must accept the transfusion or else leave." "Don't worry, you can ask for pardon after taking the blood." "May I please call a representative of your religion so that I can understand your position better?" "I understand your position."

"You must accept the transfusion or else leave."

During a presurgical admission assessment, the client states, "I've told my surgeon that I am Jehovah's Witness and I won't accept a blood transfusion." Which statement by the nurse would be MOST appropriate? "Tell me more about your fear of receiving a blood transfusion." "Your request not to receive a transfusion would be honored." "Don't worry; there is less blood loss with our newer equipment." "Are you sure you wouldn't want a transfusion if one is needed?"

"Your request not to receive a transfusion would be honored."

If a Latino was talking about a Folk practitioner you would know that: 1.Folk Practitioner's are only physicians in the ER 2. They believe that folk practitioner's have a gift from god 3. they never use herbal medications in their practice

2. They believe that folk practitioner's have a gift from god

What is the hot and cold theory? 1.Take a bath or shower with hot water first and then cold water. 2.Cold diseases are treated with hot remedies, while hot diseases are treated with cool or cold remedies. 3.Alternate using hot and cold packs on injuries.

2.Cold diseases are treated with hot remedies, while hot diseases are treated with cool or cold remedies

Listed below are Health Care Professionals. What Healthcare Professional would you not find working at the small health clinic in the polygamy culture? 1.Family Practice Physician 2.Allopathic trained Nurse Practitioners 3.Registered Nurse 4.Nurse Midwife

3. Registered Nurse

Based on your knowledge of Jewish Culture how can you as the nurse best understand how to care for these patients? A. Teaches that human life is of infinite value and that the preservation of life supersedes almost all other considerations B. They do not believe in modern medicine and believe in more holistic approaches C. Blood transfusions are prohibited and looked down upon D. Are Christians so they believe anything that happens to them is by the hand of God

: A. Teaches that human life is of infinite value and that the preservation of life supersedes almost all other considerations These are the core values of the Jewish culture the others are not

Mark is a 75 year old orthodox Jewish American who has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. He cannot perform all of his ADLs on his own, and has not bathed in three days. When his nurse, Mary, asks if she can assist him to take a shower today, he refuses. What is the most likely reason for his refusal? A.He is tired and does not want to shower B.Orthodox Jews only shower once a week C.Touch is forbidden between opposite genders for Orthodox Jews D.Bathing in a hospital is forbidden among Orthodox Jews

: C. Touch is forbidden between opposite genders for Orthodox Jews. The nurse should ask ask a male nurse or nursing assistant to assist Mark with his shower.

Regarding the differences in typical local practices, the Polynesians believe health is related to which of the following? 1 Earth, mind, body, and the cosmos 2 Religion and prayer 3 Wealth and riches 4 To the mind and body only

A, Earth, mind, body, and the cosmos

What is the best way the nurse can build a trusting relationship with the Polynesian patient? 1 Impress them by telling them all about your achievements and accomplishments 2 Allowing time to ask questions about them, family, life and telling about yourself in return 3 They do not care about the relationship and want treatment now 4 Providing quick, efficient, and impersonal care in order to maintain professionalism

B. Allowing time to ask questions about them, family, and life and telling about yourself in return.

What are three core values of many (but not all) of the polynesian culture that the nurse should be aware of? 1 Wealth, Fame, Material Objects 2 Family, Caring/Compassion, thanks 3 Faith, Trust, Truth/candor 4 Versatility, Endurance, Power

B. Family, Caring/Compassion, thanks

While treating a 5 year old boy from a polygamist family in the ER for a broken arm the boy tells the nurse that his a was broken because he did not help Dad enough on the farm. What is the most appropriate response from the nurse. A.Say nothing, this is not her place to interfere B.Immediately report this as child abuse C.Ask the child opened ended questions to gain more details D.Inform the doctor of the need to separate the child from the parents.

C. Ask the child opened ended questions to gain more details

You are working with a polynesian patient post emergency cardiac surgery and the client is unwilling to participate in normal ADLs as prescribed by the physician. According to polynesian traditional health practice what might help the client to better adjust post surgery? 1 Give the patient a few days to cope 2 Withhold pain medication until the patient agrees to participate in ADLs 3 Involve the family in his healthcare needs 4 Tell the patient that if he doesn't follow through with treatments he 5 will be discharged home weather he is ready or not.

C. Involve the family in his healthcare needs

While working on a pediatric unit, a nurse has a Jewish patient that is 4 years old. She realizes that the following is a normal practice in this culture: A.Verbally abuse their child for getting sick B.Tells the nurse that the child has been behaving badly and that is why he got sick C.Plan for someone to stay with the child at all times while he is in the hospital D.Refuses to make eye contact and respond to the nurse

C. Plan for someone to stay with the child at all times while he is in the hospital Children are considered blessings and valued treasures, treated with respect, and deeply loved, so a Jewish parent typically never leaves a child alone, especially in an unfamiliar place.

The hispanic culture views illness as: A.An imbalance between the ill person and the natural or supernatural forces. B.Is due to voo doo spirits or demons. C.Gods will or devine punishment resulting from sinful behavior. D.Can be restored by acupuncture practices

C.Gods will or devine punishment resulting from sinful behavior.

Jehovah's Witnesses faith is based on _______. Buddhism Hinduism Christianity Islamic

Christianity

A hispanic female who was injured in a MVA shows up in your ER. She does not speak english. What action should be performed to ensure best care? a.Quickly ask family members present to translate b.Ask another nurse who can speak a little spanish to trade with you. c.Call for a hospital translator d.Perform all needed actions and hope they understand whats going on.

c.Call for a hospital translator

which is not a expectation of culture of asian americans

they tend to keep quiet about their treatment and don't have the family involved.

which is true about asian americans when considering medications?

a. they have a higher metabolism of drugs they will need to be prescibed lower doses

There is a new admit on your floor who has been diagnosed with Covid-19. The patient is hispanic but can speak english fluently. Knowing about hispanic culture what would you identify as a big concern? a.Hispanics are very family oriented and communicate often with gentle touch b.Hispanics fear hospitals and the patient would be very lonely c.Patient will most likely have food restrictions related to their culture. Have a translator in the room when doing all cares just in case.

a.Hispanics are very family oriented and communicate often with gentle touch

The charge nurse is making assignments on her unit. One of the patients is an 18 year-old female, admitted for kidney failure. In her file she notes that the patient is an Orthodox Jew. Which nurse should she assign to the patient? A)A 22 year old female nurse who graduated from nursing school 6 months previously and is very open about the fact that she is atheist. B)A 40 year old male nurse who has 10 years of experience on the unit. C)A 25 year old male nurse whose patients in the past have complimented him for his kindness. D)A 33 year old female nurse who has 4 years of experience on the unit.

D. A 33 year old female nurse who has 4 years of experience on the unit. Orthodox Jews are very strict in that those of the opposite gender should not touch unless they are married. Although there was another female, her strong religious beliefs could clash with the patients. Ensuring the patient feels comfortable to gain rapport is the highest priority.

When providing care to a Polynesian patient, what should the nurse not do? 1 Avoid stereotyping 2 Acknowledge health beliefs and practices 3 Teach the importance of preventative screening 4 Assume they do not use any other forms of traditional healing methods

D. Assume they do not use any other forms of traditional healing methods

While taking care of an OB patient who just delivered the nurse discovers the husband is married to multiple women and is often not there to assist with taking care of the new infant. What is the proper way for the nurse to intervene? A.Pull the husband aside appropriate discuss the need for him to assess priorities and be there for the new mom. B.Refer the new mom to a support home for battered women. C.Contact State officials to report illegal plural marriage D.Offer support to the mother taking the infant to the nursery when the mother appears overwhelmed.

D. Offer support to the mother taking the infant to the nursery when the mother appears overwhelmed.

One of the nurse's patients, Mark, is a 75 year old male who is an Orthodox Jew. At 0900, the CNA reports that Mark has not eaten any of his breakfast, and asked her to take it away. The nurse asks the CNA what was served for breakfast. She reports that it was scrambled eggs, pork sausage, breakfast potatoes, and apple juice. If Mark follows the kosher diet, what is the most likely reason that Mark turned his breakfast away? A.Scrambled eggs and the pork sausage cannot be served at the same meal when following the kosher diet. B.Potatoes and pork sausage cannot be served at the same meal when following the kosher diet. C.Fruit juice is not allowed when following the kosher diet. D.Pork is not allowed when following the kosher diet.

D. Pork is not allowed when following the kosher diet. Certain animal meats are never allowed when adhering to the kosher diet. These include pig, rabbit, squirrel, and horse

What do the Mennonites believe about illness? Illness is god's will as punishment for sins Illness can be healed through alternative therapy Illness is not talked about in the community Illness is natural, and happens for various reasons

Illness is god's will as punishment for sins

A 5 year old patient has been diagnosed with leukemia. The patient's parents follow the Jehovah's Witness faith and inform the physician they will not approve of any blood transfusions. The nurse is aware that: In an emergency, a court order can be obtained for the patient to receive blood transfusions The patient can only receive blood that has been donated by family The patient can receive volume expanders Under no circumstances will the patient receive blood products

In an emergency, a court order can be obtained for the patient to receive blood transfusions

A client with mitral valve prolapse is advised to have elective mitral valve replacement. Because the client is Jehovah's Witness, she declares in her advanced directive that no blood products are to be administered. As a result, the consulting cardiac surgeon refuses to care for the client. It would be most appropriate for nurse Christian who's caring for the client to: Realize the surgeon has the right to refuse to care for the client Advise the surgeon to arrange for an alternate cardiac surgeon Tell the client that she can donate her own blood for the procedure Inform the client that her decision can shorten her life

Realize the surgeon has the right to refuse to care for the client

What is one difference between the Amish and the Mennonites? The Amish drive cars and use electricity The Mennonites prefer to not be isolated They are the same thing The Amish participate in "foot washing"

The Mennonites prefer to not be isolated

Identify the main difference in the Mennonite's healthcare culture than in ours? They do not believe in health insurance They highly value modern medicine They are open about pregnancy They do not seek out professional health care

They do not believe in health insurance

Why is it important to slow down and spend extra time explaining procedures to Mennonite patients? They do not listen. They may be unfamiliar with the equipment and/or procedures. They must explain the procedure to the members of their community to be approved as they all pay the medical expenses. Spending extra time can help you avoid repeating yourself.

They may be unfamiliar with the equipment and/or procedures

What methods do Mennonites believe in to prevent illness from occurring? Vaccinations Vitamins Supplements Prescription Medications

Vitamins

which of the following is not one of the 5 elements in the theory of the body

air