Deck 28: People of Egyptian Heritage

Question 1

Understanding that touch,when necessary,is allowed and expected from health professionals is important.However,when observing spatial relationships and touch between Egyptian clients,it is important to understand that
1) Personal space is more distant between same-sex friends than between opposite-sex partners.
2) Touching and holding hands among strict Muslims are inappropriate between opposite-sex friends.
3) Touching and holding hands in public between same-sex friends are inappropriate.
4) Women are free to vent their anger to their husbands and powerful figures.

Answer 1

2

Question 2

What type of health-care provider do most Egyptians prefer for nonintimate care?
1) Male
2) Female
3) Younger
4) Older

Answer 2

4

Question 3

Pap smears may be unacceptable for unmarried Egyptians because
1) They are afraid of them.
2) Of the expectations for preserving virginity until marriage.
3) They are painful or uncomfortable.
4) They do not trust physicians.
Chapter 28: People of Egyptian Heritage
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer 3

2

Question 4

Hamadi Ramses,age 42 years,has been admitted for major abdominal surgery.The admitting nurse is highly anxious because he speaks in a loud voice and appears angry.The nurse should
1) Recognize that loud speech may not be anger but rather the Egyptian dynamic speech pattern.
2) Ask the patient to lower his voice.
3) Get a male to complete the assessment.
4) Return later when the patient has had time to adjust to his room.

Question 5

The dominant language of Egyptians is
1) Egyptian.
2) English.
3) Arabic.
4) French