FSN 250

Russian and FSU nations have healing practices that are a) Consistent with the biomedical model b) Includes traditional remedies such as herbal teas c) May attribute illness to supernatural causes d) a & b e) a, b & c

a, b & c

When wheat kernels are steamed and either dried or crushed the name of this food is a) ful medames b) pita c) fireek d) burghul e) hummus

burghul

Which of the following is an example of the popular one-dish meal, similar to a stew, this is frequently eaten in Mexico? a) Empanada b) Tamale c) Sopa d) Caldo e) Enchilada

Caldo

Each of the following is an example of atopy except a) Eczema b) Asthma c) Celiac disease d) Food allergies

Celiac disease

The cooking of Brazil is very different from other South American countries because of Poruguese and _____ influences. a) Korean b) French c) Dutch d) African

African

The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) for ___________ infants is double the rate for whites in the United States. a) Chinese b) Mexican c) African American d) Cuban

African American

The five elements or evolving phases, considered in Chinese Traditional Medicine, include all of the following except _____. a) Air b) Fire c) Earth d) Metal e) Water

Air

Traditionally the ________ week did not include a day of rest, however numerous feasts and festival days breakup the continuous work days. a) Peruvian b) Colombian c) Bolvian d) Chinese

Chinese

________________ is to Massachusetts what lobster is to Maine. a) Crab b) Cod c) Shrimp d) Sole e) Halibut

Cod

In the year 300 C.E. there were two centers of Christianity, one in the Rome and the other in _____________. a) Corinth b) Ephesus c) Constantinople d) Athens

Constantinople

In which country is there a strong distinction made between fruit and vegetables, such that only vegetables are pickled and served as a side dishes and fruits are only eaten fresh, as desserts or preserves? a) Greece b) Morocco c) Albania d) Turkey

Albania

Botanical remedies include all of the following therapeutic parts of the plant except a) Flower b) Stem c) Seeds d) Root e) All can be included in botanical remedies

All can be included in botanical remedies

Healing therapies that involve the application of physical forces or devices include all of the following except a) Chiropractic b) Coining c) Moxibustion d) Antibiotics e) Biofeedback

Antibiotics

All of the following have been associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding and/or early introduction of infant formula except a) Atopy b) Autism c) Diabetes d) Childhood obesity

Autism

When speaking with someone who is not a native English-speaker, using phrases that suggest a mental picture, such as run that by me or easy as pie are _______ to comprehension. a) Benefits b) Barriers

Barriers

Central Europe includes all of the following countries except a) Belgium b) Germany c) Austria d) Hungary e) Switzerland

Belgium

The health of immigrants to the United States is initially _____ than U.S. born populations according to some researchers. a) no different b) Better c) Similar d) worse

Better

In Cuba ____________ are known as Moros y Cristianos (Moors & Christians) as a reference to the Spanish history of influence in the country. a) Plantains & bananas b) Coffee & tea c) Eggs & bacon d) Black beans & rice

Black beans & rice

A study of recent immigrant Russian mothers found strong support for a) Home schooling b) Breastfeeding c) Physical fitness d) Immunization programs e) Non of the above

Breastfeeding

Siddhartha Gautama founded the religion known as __________ in the 6th Century B.C. a) Hinduism b) Buddhism c) Taoism d) Jainism

Buddhism

Conversational ___________ can be defined as the affective and physical cues a speaker uses to indicate meaning, such as tone of voice, facial expression, posture and gestures. a) Language b) Content c) Slang d) Context

Context

Culturally congruent care includes all of the following modes of effective care except a) Cultural care preservation b) Cultural care aversion c) Cultural care accomodation d) Cultural care repatterning

Cultural care aversion

When no single ethnic group is in the majority. a) Cultural competency b) Cultural plurality

Cultural plurality

The principles of Filipino cooking include all of the following except a) Never cook any food by itself b) Fry garlic in olive oil or lard c) Dairy products should not be cooked or heated d) Foods should have a sour-cool-salty taste

Dairy products should not be cooked or heated

When different groups (cultural, ethnic, age, socioeconomic) experience significant differences in the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes it is known as a a) Epidemic b) Mortality c) Disparity d) Morbitity

Disparity

Mahgreb, a region of North Africa, includes all of the following countries except a) Morocco b) Egypt c) Algeria d) Tunisia e) Libya

Egypt

Northeastern states share a) Geographical features are the same across all states b) Climate is the same across all of the states c) Ethnic similarities d) Early history of interactions with Native Americans societies e) None of the above

Ethnic similarities

The notable deficiency of the Atzec diet was a consistent source of a) Protein b) Vitamin A c) Calcium d) Fat

Fat

Ohio land grants were given to those who a) Fought in the French and indian war b) Fought in the revolutionary war c) Fought in the Civil War

Fought in the Revolutionary War

Creole cuisine is a combo of which of the following cuisines? a) French, Spanish, African, Native American

French, Spanish, African, Native American

A distinctive characteristic of Middle Eastern cooking is the addition of __________ to savory dishes. a) Goat cheese b) Garlic c) Olives d) Fruit

Fruit

The Pennsylvania Dutch are descendants of people from which country? a) Denmark b) Germany c) Holland d) Latvia e) Belarus

Germany

Which of the following islands are parts of the Micronesia region of the South Pacific? a) Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshal Islands, Palau

Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshal Islands, Palau

Among the rural population of ______ common-law marriage is frequent and it is acceptable for a man to maintain several different households as long as he supports each wife and children. a) Guatemala b) Haiti c) Dominican Republic d) Cuba

Haiti

Which of the following is a popular home remedy in Central America? a) Herbal Teas b) Vitamin supplements c) Rubbing with a hot coin d) Fasting

Herbal Teas

Spiritual healers are found in many different cultures. All of the following are spiritual healers except a) Hmong b) Traiteurs c) Shamans d) Curanderos e) Neng

Hmong

Early Spanish control of the Philippines, administered through Mexico, led to the adoption of some aspects of _______ medicine. a) Biomedical b) Humoral c) Ayurvedic d) Santeria

Humoral

Indo-Americans consider which form of medicine to be the most potent? a) Capsules b) Injections c) Topical creams d) Colored tablets

Injections

Diversity within each cultural group due to racial, regional or economic divisions as well as differing rates of acculturation to the majority culture is known as a) Bicultural b) Enculturation c) Intraethnic variation d) Assimilation

Intraethnic Variation

After the destruction of the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem, by the Romans in 70 C.E. ______________ did not exist again as a country until 1948. a) Jordan b) Egypt c) Israel d) Greece

Israel

A comparison of Asian alcohol consumption habits found that Americans of ___________ heritage had the most permissive attitude toward drinking alcohol a) Korean b) Japanese c) Mongolian d) Chinese

Japanese

Mansaf made with flat breads layered with yogurt, placed on communal platter and topped with a mound of rice pilaf and shredded lamb or chicken, broth and nuts is a specialty in which of the following countries? a) Jordan b) Greece c) Syria d) Iran

Jordan

Cultures use different therapies to cure illness. A holistic medical framework would suggest treatments that a) Keeping the person in harmony or in balance with the universe is most important b) Treat the symptoms first, the cause will take care of itself c) Use no outside therapeutic agents not even botanicals d) Rely on massage and chiropractic therapy

Keeping the person in harmony or in balance with the universe is most important

This state is known for its whiskey aged in cork barrels and for being settled by Daniel Boone. a) Ohio b) Louisiana c) Kentucky d) Delaware e) Tennessee

Kentucky

Pickled fermented vegetables known commonly as ______________ are a core food of Korea. a) Shiso b) Jujubes c) Bulgogi d) Kimchi

Kimchi

A traditional Norwegian dish made of dried salt cod, soaked in a lye solution is known as a) Frikadeller b) Marzipan c) Lutefisk d) Fjallagrasmjolk

Lutefisk

In the Eastern Orthodox Church leavened bread is used for communion, the clergy are allowed to ________ before entering the priesthood and the authority of the Pope is not recognized. a) Consume alcohol b) Attend college c) Marry d) Serve in the military

Marry

The man primarily responsible for the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century was an Augustinian Monk named __________. a) John Calvin b) Martin Luther c) Francis of Assisi d) Jacobus Aminius

Martin Luther

The safest (option with the lowest risk) method of infant feeding is a) Wet-nursing b) Maternal breastfeeding c) Formula feeding

Maternal breastfeeding

The _____ diet has traditionally consisted of mostly red foods (meat) and white foods (dairy). a) Mongolian b) Tibetan c) Chinese d) Japanese

Mongolian

Low context cultures tend to be _______________ meaning that they are interested in completing one thing before progressing to the next. a) Monochronistic b) Polychronistic c) Superstitious d) Organized

Monochronistic

Pakistan recevied its independence from India in 1947 to provide a homeland for the _____ minority of that nation. a) Christian b) Jewish c) Buddhist d) Muslim

Muslim

Because of the introduction of Longhorn cattle by the Spanish, in which region of Mexico do the people eat substantial amounts of beef? a) Yucatan b) Northern plains c) Tropical Mexico d) Southern Mexico

Northern Plains

An abundance of simple foods means hospitality, in the west north central Midwest region because a) Of the puritan influences b) Of the German influence of the settlers c) Of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas d) Homesteaders believed "simple is simply best"

Of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas

During the enslavement period, what were two foods that originated in Africa that were eaten by Black slaves in the South? a) Greens and turkey b) Chicken and okra c) Okra and cow peas d) Cow peas and corn e) Corn and turkey

Okra and cow peas

In other cultures, name ______________ is often different than the American pattern of title, given name and surname. a) Giving b) Order c) Spelling d) Choice

Order

___________ is a national favorite in Argentina that is served often on Sundays and the 29th of the month. a) Red beans and rice b) Lamb c) Pasta d) Wine

Pasta

Scrapple is a food traditional in _________ that combines leftover ground pork, or sausage, cornmeal porridge and spices into loaf, is then sliced and fried and served with this. a) Vermont b) Pennsylvania c) South Carolina d) West Virginia

Pennsylvania

Organized massacres practiced by the Russians against the Jews before WWII, were known as a) Pogroms b) Diaspora c) Holocaust d) Infanticide

Pogroms

The food of Peru and ecuador is characterized by the inclusion of native ____________ at nearly every meal. a) Quinoa b) Rice c) Corn d) Potatoes

Potatoes

The theology taught by the Protestant reformation leader in the 16th century removed the mystical function of the _______ and encourage everyone to read the BIble and interpret the scriptures. a) Priests b) Prophets c) Angels d) Apostles

Priests

Grunts, stumps, and flummeries were types of _________ that varied depending on ingredients and cooking methods a) Cakes b) Puddings c) Sausages d) Stews

Puddings

Verbal messages are most useful for communicating content, while non verbal messages usually convey information about _________. a) Attitude b) Wellness c) Relationships d) Power distance

Relationships

When Asians and Latinos avoid eye contact, it is a sign of ________. a) Love b) Disrespect c) Shame d) Respect

Respect

Which of the following is not a staple food crop in Africa? a) Cassava b) Millet c) Peanuts d) Rye e) Plantains

Rye

Many cultures consider the head to be ______________, and an absent-minded pat or playful cuff to the chin by an outsider, may be exceptionally offensive. a) Clean b) Sacred c) Unclean d) Private

Sacred

The expression of emotions through bodily complaints (like headaches) is known as a) Anaphylaxis b) Autoimmune c) Iatrogenic d) Somatization

Somatization

Pulses are another name for a) Fermented dairy products b) Split legumes, seeds or grains c) Game birds d) Small livestock like lamb or goat e) Distilled alcoholic beverages

Split legumes, seeds or grains

The leading cause of death among Hmong American men between ages of 25 and 40 years was _____ during the early 1980's a) Cardiovascular disease b) HIV/AIDS c) Automobile accidents d) Sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome

Sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome

Feijoda completa, the national dish of Brazil includes or is served with all of the following except ____________ a) Smoked meats b) Sugar cane c) Beans d) Rice e) Boiled greens

Sugar cane

In Mexico an ailment thought due to excessive emotion, such as moldering anger or shame is known as a) Susto b) Empacho c) Mal puesto d) Brujo

Susto

Food selection is primarily motivated by a) Local agriculture b) Cost c) Tradition d) Taste e) Nutritional value

Taste

In Africa some say texture of the food is more important than taste. What is the preferred texture? a) Thin and sticky b) Thick and sticky c) Opaque and sticky d) Thick and crunchy e) All of the above

Thick and sticky

The Balkans includes all of the following countries except a) Greece b) Albania c) Croatia d) Turkey e) Bulgaria

Turkey

An example of an associative incorporation of food is a) Red meat to increase iron consumption b) Walnuts to improve the brain c) Milk to provide calcium for strong bones and teeth d) Breastfeeding to provide antibodies unique to human milk

Walnuts to improve the brain

Cattle raised in the northern plateaus of Kenya are considered a gift of the gods and indicate a) Fertility b) Wealth c) American trade d) Blessings e) Status

Wealth

Immigrants arriving in the US from Pakistan after 1965 were typically a) Well-educated professionals b) Political refugees c) Religious refugees d) Farmers and tradesmen

Well-educated professionals

New England desserts a) Were usually rich and based on creams and sugar b) Were usualy fruit based, like pies and roly-polys c) Were not typically eaten because of Puritan influence d) Typically had some hard apple cider as one of the ingredients

Were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys

The elements that define a meal include all of the following except: a) Whether foods are fresh or preserved b) Who prepares the meal c) Foods appropriate for the meal or situation d) Portion size

Whether foods are fresh or preserved

Formula ________ responsive to a growing infant's nutritional needs. a) is b) is not

is not

Which of the following regions in Texas is known for its rice growing, affluent agriculture? a) Eastern b) Western c) Northern d) Southern e) Central

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The continent of South America is composed of _________ independent nations and two territories. a) 8 b) 10 c) 12 d) 16

12

In the history of Africans in the US the enslavement period started a) 1816 b) 1619 c) 1769 d) 1517 e) None of the above

1619

The first major wave of Chinese immigration to the USA occurred in the 1850s but the Chinese were not able to become naturalized American citizens until a) 1900 b) 1929 c) 1943 d) 1950

1943

Muslims are advised not to eat more than ______ of their capacity and sharing of food is recommended. a) 1/3 b) 1/2 c) 2/3 d) 3/4

2/3

Exclusive breastfeeding (human milk only without formula or complementary foods) for at least _______ months is associated with lower risk or incidence of each of the diseases described in the article. a) 12 b) 2 c) 4 d) 6

4

All of the following may be typical of a Vietnamese woman, during the post partum period except a) Stay in bed b) Wash hair c) Consume alcohol d) Avoid cold foods

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Different cultures define illness differently, which of the following is NOT considered a cause for illness by some culture in the world. Illness can be attributed to: a) Personal actions b) Natural causes

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Results of the internment of the Japanese in the Western United States during WWII included all of the following except ________. a) Increased return to Japan by the Japanese living in the US b) Loss or quick sale of businesses c) Loss or quick sale of homes d) Japanese volunteers in the US armed services

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The Chinese concept that the body and mind are unified and governed by the heart ________. a) Includes the idea that symptoms are not related to emotions b) Does not include consideration of diet, sleep or activity c) Is a major difference between Chinese Traditional Medicine and American biomedicine d) Is described by the word "humoral

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