Deck 10: Asian American Populations

Question 1

Asians lead the nation in:

A) median family income
B) athletics
C) religious belief
D) use of tobacco

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The Asian population in the United States is about:

A) 5.5 million
B) 14.7 million
C) 10.3 million
D) 4 million

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Most Asians came to the United States:

A) for religious freedom
B) as slaves
C) voluntarily to prosper economically
D) as early settlers

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Leading causes of death in Asian Americans include all of the following except:

A) Parkinson's disease
B) cancer
C) heart disease
D) stroke

Question 5

Many Asian immigrants were discriminated against and efforts were made to stop their entry by which of the following:

A) The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
B) The "Gentlemen's Agreement"
C) The Immigration Act of 1917
D) The Tydings-McDuffie Act
E) All of these

Question 6

Considerations for health promotion for Asian Americans include all of the following except:

A) Ensure good communication
B) Encourage them to abandon traditional treatments
C) Show respect for family relationships
D) Inquire about traditional treatments being used

Question 7

The Asian balancing concepts of Yin and Yang permeate many aspects of life from religion to cooking. What does Yin generally represent?

A) Cold
B) Hot
C) Warm
D) Happiness

Question 8

The worldview of many Asian Americans involves the circular, cyclical pattern of existence. This is often helpful in health care because it:

A) Places some responsibility on the patient
B) Encourages patients to follow guidelines
C) Persuades patients to work on developing personal perfection
D) All of these

Question 9

Coining, cupping, and pinching are used to treat many problems associated with this form of respiratory illness.

A) Wind illness
B) Rash
C) High temperature
D) Colds

Question 10

Asian Americans are a diverse population drawn from approximately 60% of the world's population.

Question 11

The belief in balance of vital energy in the body is a common Chinese health belief.

Question 12

Asian Americans usually do not avoid visiting medical practitioners because of language or cultural differences.

Question 13

In general, Asian Americans are more concerned with nutrition than those from Western cultures.

Question 14

Asian children are often seen as an extension of the family and not fully independent.