Deck 9: People of Arab Heritage

Question 1

Amal Abd Al-Ramaan,an 80-year-old Arab Muslim,has been cared for at home where he has been recuperating from a brain surgery.He was brought to the emergency room comatose and is not expected to live.His son very loudly tells the nurse that he must face Mecca immediately.Which direction would the nurse turn him?
1) Depends on which part of the world he is in
2) Depends on which part of the hospital he is in
3) East
4) West

Answer 1

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Question 2

While making a visit to an Arab man with a chronic illness,the home-health nurse notices that he is berating his 13-year-old daughter for what the nurse considers a minor offense.The nurse should
1) Ask the father what was so offensive about his daughter's behavior.
2) Ignore the situation.
3) Explain to the father that he is mentally abusing his daughter.
4) Explain child abuse laws in the United States.

Answer 2

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Question 3

A 66-year-old Arab Islamic man is having difficulty making a decision about having surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm.The best strategy for helping him to make the decision about surgery would be
1) Helping him contact a rabbi.
2) Helping him contact an imam.
3) Asking the hospital chaplain to talk with him.
4) Re-explaining the danger to his health if he does not have the surgery.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Among Arab Muslims,irreversible forms of birth control are considered haram,which means
1) Unusual.
2) A family decision.
3) Absolutely unlawful.
4) Murder.
Chapter 9: People of Arab Heritage
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Question 5

Male caregivers need to be especially mindful when touching devout Islamic females.When touch is necessary,the nurse should
1) Explain the necessity and then proceed with the examination.
2) Acknowledge the religious concern and proceed with the examination.
3) Ask if using gloves is acceptable for the examination.
4) Complete only the physical part of the examination in which touch is not necessary.