Culture And Religious Considerations

Question 1

Asian American

Answer 1

Avoid direct eye contact; feet are considered dirty; males make most decisions; refuse organ donation; they believe in the hot called theory of illness

Question 2

Native American

Answer 2

Sustain eye contact; refusal of blood and organ donation; might refuse circumcision; prefer care from tribal Shuman rather than using Western medicine

Question 3

Mexican American

Answer 3

Avoid direct eye contact with authorities; might refuse organ donation; very emotional during the bereavement; believe in the hot cold theory of illness

Question 4

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Answer 4

No blood product should be used

Question 5

Hindu

Answer 5

No beef or items containing gelatin

Question 6

Jewish

Answer 6

Special dietary restrictions, use kosher foods

Question 7

A Rab American cultural attributes

Answer 7

Females avoid eye contact with males; Touch is excepted is done by same-sex healthcare providers
Refuse organ donation
Colostrum him is considered harmful to the newborn