Deck 38: People of Vietnamese Heritage

Question 1

Thu Phan,a 42-year-old former Vietnamese refugee,has been having unsettling nightmares to the point that she is afraid to go to sleep.These recurring nightmares have become worse over the last 7 years.When her American husband suggested that she see a local psychiatrist,she became loud and belligerent,stating that she did not need a psychiatrist; she needs a doctor for menopause.The nurse recognizes that her behavior is most likely the result of
1) The stigma of mental illness in traditional Vietnamese culture.
2) Hormonal imbalance from menopause.
3) Having "flashbacks" from the refugee camp.
4) Being homesick for Vietnam.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Miss Thu,a very thin,recent Vietnamese immigrant,has lactose intolerance.To get her calcium needs met,the nutritionist should encourage her to
1) Gradually increase cheese in her diet.
2) Drink only skim milk.
3) Eat stews cooked with pork bones.
4) Take Lactaid.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Mr.Liu,an older Asian client,does not maintain eye contact with his female caregiver,a home-health assistant.The assistant should
1) Consider that he is being polite.
2) Demand that he look at her.
3) Assume that he does not understand.
4) Move into his line of vision.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Nguyen has undergone the traditional Vietnamese practice of cao gio,which leaves
1) Long scratch marks.
2) Round,ecchymotic marks.
3) Large welts.
4) Small puncture wounds.

Question 5

In Vietnam,a person's age is calculated
1) 30 days after birth in case the infant dies before then.
2) From the time of conception; most children are considered to be already a year old at birth and gain a year each Tet.
3) From January 1 each year.
4) The same as in the United States.
Chapter 38: People of Vietnamese Heritage
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