Say/Do This Not That
Medications & Treatments
True or False
Religion
Interesting Facts
100
"Merry Christmas!" to a Jewish patient
What is "Happy Hannakuh!"
100
Many from this culture believe that injections are more effective than oral medications.
What is Latin America
100
Chinese eat pork, Jewish people don't.
False. Millions of Chinese are vegetarians, and some Jewish like pork.
100
Roman Catholicism is the major religion in this ethnic group. It has a large influence on social life and traditions.
What is Latinos/Hispanics.
100
Much of Western medicine originated from this type of medicine?
What is Arabic medicine
200
In Japan, this gesture stands for "money." In France, it means "worthless." In Venezuala & Turkey, doing this to someone implies that they are homosexual. In Brazil, it is the equivalent of giving the middle finger.
What is the "Ok" sign. A circle made with the index finger and thumb with the 3 remaining fingers up.
200
Traditional Chinese medicine is based on keeping the body's cold and hot energies in balance through diet, lifestyle, acupuncture, and herbal regimens. This is known as what?
What is yin and yang. Cold air and water are often considered unhealthy; therefore Chinese patients will often turn down ice water in favor of hot tea or hot water.
200
Latinos/Hispanics value eye contact.
What is false. Hispanic/Latino Americans have a tendency to avoid eye contact when listening or speaking to authority figures.
200
Many Muslims view God as the originator of all actions. How do some Muslims view disease?
What is disease may be seen as the will of God, a test of faith or as a punishment for sins committed.
200
Why do some African American's struggle with healthcare providers? Could be linked to the Tuskegee syphilis experiment.
What is distrust due to African-American males not given appropriate medication so that researchers could study untreated syphilis.
300
Asking the patient: "You need a blood transfusion right now. Without it, you will die." Which religious group would refuse?
What is Jehovahs's Witnesses
300
Some Asian therapies can leaves scars or bruises. One technique commonly used to treat back pain involves placing heated glass jars on the patients skin. As the jars cool, the suction draws the skin inward causing redness and bruising. This is known as.....
What is cupping.
300
Native Americans and Native Alaskans have a holistic perspective on life and on health in particular. They make great efforts to integrate physical, social, psychological, and spiritual ways of healing.
What is true.
300
Although the vast majority of African Americans are Christians, a growing number of people are turning to this religious affiliation
What is Islam.
300
What unit of measurement do people from the United Kingdom use for weight?
What is stones. Divide pounds by 14 to get the weight in stones. Example: 150 lbs = 10.7 stones
400
Mrs. H., a 55-year-old Haitian woman, has been in the U.S. for 15 years. She has recently been diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes. This is her first appointment after the diagnosis. She speaks heavily-accented English but has stated firmly that she does not need an interpreter. Your goals for her are to teach her about daily insulin injections, dietary controls, and daily blood sugar tests. What would you NOT want to do?
What is thinking to yourself: "She looks confused already. Why wouldn't she accept an interpreter? I'd better talk very slowly and loudly if I want to get through to her."
400
In this Asian practice a coin (it may be heated or oiled) is vigorously rubbed on the patient's back. This is thought to draw the illness out of the body, and the red welts that form are a visible sign that the procedure was successful.
What is coining.
400
"Culture" refers only to the food and religious practices of a certain population.
What is false. "Culture" refers to combined patterns of behavior that include the language, thoughts, actions, customs, beliefs, and institutions of racial, ethnic, social, or religious groups.
400
Muslims face southeast (in the US), towards Mecca, during their prayers. What is one way clinics could help ease distress for Muslims during time of illness?
Providers could make accommodations for the Muslim patient's daily prayers. Some clinics and hospitals have begun to have prayer rooms for the Muslim patients. Sick patients who are unable to fully prostrate themselves may sit up, or pray from the position they are in if they are unable to move at all.
400
Which cultural group believes foods containing ingredients such as gelatin, enzymes, emulsifiers, etc. are questionable (Mashbooh), because the origin of these ingredients is not known. Consumption of alcohol and pork is also prohibited.
What is Islam.
500
Winking has very unique connotations in different cultures. Which cultures view winking differently?
What is Latin American cultures, winking is a romantic or sexual invitation. In Nigeria, Yorubas may wink at their children if they want them to leave the room. Many Chinese consider winking to be rude.
500
Patients of this background prefer alternative methods or treatment such as massage or mud-therapy, a popular treatment in their country. These patients are more likely to follow through with a homeopathic remedy versus traditional Western medicine.
What is Russian patients. Also of note: Psychiatric disease is disgraceful in Russia. Russian patients often do not provide answers regarding any family history of psychiatric illness or past psychiatric treatments. The same holds true for sexual history
500
The Native American community is accepting of stern treatment and tend to adhere better to treatments if healthcare providers come across as if they are scolding them.
What is false. In cultures where elders receive great respect, as in the Native American culture, caring requires kindness and respect without any indication of scolding, even if non-compliance may endanger their outcome. Building trust can be done by storytelling, listening, respecting silence, and honoring their desires.
500
In this religion Western medicine is often avoided because many believe it will weaken the body. Even some traditional Eastern medicines are rejected because they use animal products.
What is Buddhism.
500
Even with health insurance, culturally accepted medical models such as acupuncture and herbal medicines often are not covered services, this fact may limit access to which ethnic group?
What is Asian Americans.
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