Should I Say/Do This!
Wish "Merry Christmas!" to a Jewish patient?
What is NO! Say "Happy Hannakuh!"
Many from this culture believe that injections are more effective than oral medications.
What is Latin America
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. To avoid any misunderstandings, maybe just don't!
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.
Which culture celebrates New Years Eve by eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight?
Who are the Mexican people
"You can cheat on your fast just this once, right?"
What is, do not ask any individual who is fasting to break their fast. It is insensitive and disrespectful to do so.
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.
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.
When eating, people in Somalia scoop the food from their bowl using....
Their first 3 fingers. Some will roll a banana leaf and use that for scooping. Urban Somalis will use silverware while dining, but many would rather use their fingers.
Mrs. H., a 55-year-old Haitian woman, has been in the U.S. for 15 years. This is her first appointment with you. She speaks heavily-accented English but has stated firmly that she does not need an interpreter. Your goals for her are to complete intake documentation and begin gathering information for your PCP however she does not appear to understand what you are discussing. What would you NOT want to do?
What is lecture her for not accepting the interpreter or show signs of frustration with her
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.