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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?

the theory of Qi states that energy runs through this many meridians

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

Mexican-American have ______ times the rate of diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.

Mexican-Americans have ____ times the rate of diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.

Approximately, 1 in ___ American Indians and Alaska Natives are uninsured (medically)

. 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

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

48. The term Latino: includes everyone from Latin American means from Spain is used solely for people of Mexican descent none of the above

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

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?

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

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:

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

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

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

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.

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)

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