Culture-test 2 Flashcards
Where is somali religion practiced from
Islam tradition
Women wear head coverings to cover body
What is somali culture centered on
Family
Who is head of household in somali?
Father is head of household
Who should examine a somali women? What should not be talked about with somali women?
Females should examine females. It is prohibited to talk about sexual or private matters
What is a very powerful healing instrument in somali culture
Prayer
What may you see when dealing with pain when examining a somali patient
They May show no pain because pain can be a sign of weakness
What is a major component in a somali women’s status
How many children she has
What is something the nurse should always use with the somali culture
Use an interpreter
What are some of the most prominent features of Vietnamese
- focus on family and respect for elders and authority figures
- the family unit is more important than the individuals
- family is included in healthcare decisions
Vietnamese culture is characterized by strong taboos against what
Open discussions or exhibits of sexuality
When will Vietnamese use western medicine?
When their own methods have failed.
Often use herbal medications
What do Vietnamese think about physicians
Regard physicians in esteem and expect quick diagnosis, treatment, and elimination of symptoms…. Once symptoms are gone,they believe the illness in gone and commonly discontinue medications or treatments before they were meant to be discontinued
What do Vietnamese think about eye contact
Find direct eye contact disrespectful
You have a Native American (Novajo) that is refusing treatment the doctor really wants her to have.
- Why is patient refusing tx?
- How can nurses influence the care?
- What would be some strategies to negotiate tx options in a culturally sensitive way?
- She is refusing tx because she doesn’t trust western medicine and doctors. She would rather use holistic medicines/treatments
- blend two different types of care as much as possible.
- doctor who is Native American and use both allopathic and holistic medicine
What are some health disparities with Native American patients
Have several based on race, culture, geographic location, and income
Access to care and cost limit physician visits
Trend of eating carbohydrates (cost less than fresh fruit and vegetables) and sedentary lifestyle are risk factors related to these disparities
