Question 1

When assisting Puerto Rican families to make important health-care decisions,the health provider must remember that the decision-making authority is determined by
1) A patriarchal family structure.
2) A matriarchal family structure.
3) Godparents.
4) A family structure in which decision-making varies according to social class and education.

4

Accepted Answer

In Puerto Rican culture, decision-making authority can vary according to social class and level of education. Therefore, health providers must be aware of these nuances and work with each family to respect and understand their decision-making dynamics. Patriarchal or matriarchal family structures may exist in some families, but it is not a universal characteristic of Puerto Rican culture. Similarly, while godparents may hold a special place in the family, they would not necessarily have ultimate decision-making authority.

Question 2

Mrs.Estrada,an 80-year-old Puerto Rican,self-identifies as Boricua,which is
1) A slang expression for Puerto Ricans.
2) Used only by older Puerto Ricans.
3) The Taino Indian word for Puerto Rico.
4) The Puerto Rican word for respected elders.

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Accepted Answer

Boricua is the Taino Indian word for Puerto Rico.

Question 3

Which of the following is a traditional folk healer used by Puerto Ricans?&#10;1) Diviner&#10;2) Hoca&#10;3) Espiritista&#10;4) Hilot

Accepted Answer

Espiritistas are traditional folk healers that use herbs, prayers, and spirit guidance to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments among Puerto Ricans. Diviners, Hocas, and Hilots are not traditional folk healers used in Puerto Rican culture.

Question 4

Traditional Puerto Ricans express grief of a loved one
1) Stoically.
2) Through loud crying.
3) Silent tears.
4) Histrionically.
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Accepted Answer

Traditional Puerto Ricans usually express grief through loud crying as a way of releasing emotions and showing respect for the deceased.

Question 5

The concept of hot and cold is recognized by most Puerto Ricans.The health-care professional recognizes that this concept is
1) Related to the metabolic properties of food.
2) Consistent across cultural groups.
3) Related to the temperature of foods.
4) Related to the spiciness of foods.

Accepted Answer

The concept of hot and cold in many cultures, including Puerto Rican culture, is related to the metabolic or energetic properties of foods rather than their physical temperature or spiciness. This concept is part of a traditional health belief system that categorizes foods, diseases, and remedies based on their perceived intrinsic qualities of "hot" or "cold," which are thought to affect the body's balance and health.

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