Deck 34: People of Italian Heritage

Question 1

People of Italian heritage have some notable genetic conditions and include all of the following except
1) Familial Mediterranean fever.
2) Bipolar disorders.
3) Mediterranean-type glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD).
4) Beta-thalassemia.
Chapter 34: People of Italian Heritage
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer 1

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Question 2

A major distinguishing characteristic of the Italian American family is
1) Individualism.
2) The need to control conflict at all costs for fear of causing disruption among the family.
3) Willingness to share thoughts and feelings among family members.
4) Willingness to share thoughts and feelings with outsiders.

Answer 2

3

Question 3

Rita Morelli,an Italian American,is expecting her third child.In her first trimester,she has already gained 20 pounds.She believes she has to gain at least 50 pounds to have a large and healthy baby.The nurse should explain that a large baby
1) Has increased risks for birthmarks.
2) Will be born premature.
3) Is more likely to have jaundice.
4) Is not necessarily a healthy baby.

Answer 3

4

Question 4

Mr.Morelli,a 63-year-old Italian American,speaks an Italian dialect for which the hospital does not have an interpreter.What language should the nurse use for Italian when a dialect-specific interpreter is not available?
1) Sardinian
2) Piedmontes
3) Neapolitanese
4) Tuscany

Question 5

Mrs.Rossi brings her 2-year-old son to the neighborhood clinic because he has il mal occhio.Il mal occhio is
1) Earache.
2) Toothache.
3) The evil eye.
4) Low blood.