Deck 11: People of Cuban Heritage

Question 1

The nurse is using an interpreter to interview the parents of a 6-year-old Cuban,Juan,who has left abdominal quadrant pain.Both parents speak some English.The nurse should direct questions to
1) The father.
2) The mother.
3) The interpreter.
4) Both parents.

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Juana Diaz,a Cuban construction worker,prefers traditional practitioners over Western allopathic practitioners.The most likely explanation for this is
1) Traditional practitioners are usually known by the individual and more trusted.
2) Most individuals who prefer traditional practitioners cannot afford allopathic practitioners.
3) Traditional practitioners specialize in specific health conditions.
4) Traditional practitioners stress wellness and health promotion.

Answer 2

1

Question 3

Elena Carmen de Diaz,a 76-year-old Cuban American,is recuperating from a myocardial infarction.She is 30 pounds overweight by the "dominant" American standards.Mrs.Diaz tells the nurse she is not displeased with her weight.The nurse should
1) Tell her that if she does not lose weight,she will have another heart attack.
2) Involve her family in helping to explain the importance of losing weight.
3) Factually explain the advantages of losing some weight.
4) Accept the fact that she does not want to lose weight.

Answer 3

3

Question 4

A 22-year-old from Cuba comes to the prenatal clinic for the first time.She introduces herself as Carmen Elena Salvador Potillo.The receptionist should ask what
1) Is your husband's surname?
2) Is your husband's last name?
3) Name do you wish to be called?
4) What is your legal name?

Question 5

Traditional Cubans value simpatia,which is translated as
1) Having sympathy for your patients.
2) Smooth interpersonal relationships.
3) Personal relationships over bureaucratic relationships.
4) Bureaucratic relationships over personal relationships.
Chapter 11: People of Cuban Heritage
Answer Section
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