Beliefs
What type of treatments are used for acute and chronic conditions?
Holistic Treatments
What type of communication style can differ depending on age, cultural assimilation, and familiarity?
Ex. It is considered rude to do this to an elder for too long of a time.
Eye Contact
How many levels of autonomy are there?
3 levels
True or False:
Native Americans have personal items that may be disrespectful to touch without permission
True
What is the Native American/Indian belief that all things live in relation to one another?
Balance/Harmony
This is seen as a sign of weakness
Emotional Expression
What is the process called for decision making?
The Three Levels of Autonomy
What would you do if a Native American only spoke their Native language?
Get a translator
What combination of practices (2) promotes health and well being?
Allopathic and Traditional
What is used as an adaptive defense mechanism?
Humor
What are the 3 levels of Autonomy in order?
1. Individual/Family
2. Tribial
3. Self Sufficiency
True or False:
It is common for Native Americans to be okay with pictures such as CT scans and X-Rays.
False
What is one thing that the Native American/Indian culture is known to do for musculoskeletal pain?
Manipulative therapy
What is something that is not considered appropriate to ask about unless invited to because of its sacredness?
Spiritual/Religious Practices
What is the self sufficiency belief?
the ability to take initiative of your own care
What is used during birth?
Herbs
What is the Indian Health Promotion foundational approach?
Bio-pyscho-socio-spiritual foundation
What is something specific that the Native American/Indian culture is typically comfortable with, that our culture typically isn't comfortable with?
Silence
What is the tribial belief?
Incorporating the tribes specific beliefs into healthcare decisions
What is believed about the body after death?
The body should not be touched or moved until after their soul leaves the deceased body. This could take up to 4 days.