Deck 21: People of Mexican Heritage

Question 1

When assisting Mexican families to make important health-care decisions,the health provider must remember that the decision-making authority is determined by
1) A patriarchal family structure.
2) A matriarchal family structure.
3) Godparents.
4) A family structure in which gender roles vary according to social class and education.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Enrique and Maria Sanchez bring their 3-year-old son,Olmedo,to the public-health clinic because he has been increasingly lethargic over the last 3 days.The parents tell the nurse that they have been giving him greta for a toothache.The nurse realizes that greta has high levels of
1) Lead.
2) Iron.
3) Sulfonamides.
4) Digitalis.

Answer 2

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Question 3

When assessing a 2-year-old child,the nurse should address questions to
1) Only the father,whose role is spokesperson for the family.
2) The mother,who usually knows more about the child's behavior than the father.
3) Both parents.
4) Whichever parent seems to understand English the best.
Chapter 21: People of Mexican Heritage
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer 3

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Question 4

Kelly de la Caza Gaborra y Salinas has come to the maternity clinic for her first prenatal visit.What name should the receptionist use for her medical record?
1) Ask her what her legal name is.
2) Use de la Caza,her husband's name.
3) Use her father's name,Gaborra.
4) Use her mother's maiden name,Salinas.