Deck 27: People of Brazilian Heritage

Question 1

Important taboos for pregnant women in Brazil include
1) Swimming,hard work,and sexual relations.
2) Eating too much and lifting the arms above the head.
3) Eating black fruits,going out in the morning dew,and taking vitamins.
4) Sitting by the window in the dark,knitting,and naming the baby before it is born.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Family is the greatest source of strength to the Brazilians.In order to honor a deceased family member,they practice certain rituals such as
1) Placing fresh flowers at a family altar and the burial site weekly.
2) Chanting over the body until the burial ceremony is complete.
3) Wearing black for one year as a mourning ritual.
4) Placing the deceased's portrait in the family chapel or near the family altar where an eternal light burns.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Lisimaco Bonilla,a 67-year-old Brazilian,has colon cancer.When the nurse talks with him about his discharge instructions,he is reluctant to talk about his disease.The nurse recognizes that
1) This is a culture-bound practice.
2) He is in denial.
3) He does not understand what the nurse is saying.
4) He does not understand the impact of his illness.

Answer 3

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Question 4

The folk-health field has many types of health-care practitioners for Brazilians.Praying women or rezadeiras assist the family by
1) Helping to exorcise an illness.
2) Acting as sorcerers.
3) Summoning the appropriate souls and spirits.
4) Acting as health-care counselors or advisors.

Question 5

Many Brazilians believe that talking about an illness
1) Positively influences the outcome.
2) Negatively influences the outcome.
3) Increases discrimination.
4) Gets increased sympathy.
Chapter 27: People of Brazilian Heritage
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