Deck 8: People of Appalachian Heritage

Question 1

Lawrence and Ethel Jenkins are expecting their first child.When the nurse encourages Mr.Lawrence to accompany his wife to the delivery room,he is reluctant to do so.The nurse should
1) Respect his wishes and not make him feel guilty.
2) Explain the benefits of his presence in the delivery room.
3) Ask his wife to have him accompany her to the delivery room.
4) Encourage him to accompany his wife along with her mother to the delivery room.

Answer 1

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Question 2

The nurse is doing a home visit with Mrs.Lawless,a 68-year-old,seventh-generation Appalachian,to evaluate her cardiac status.Which of the following statements by Mrs.Lawless indicates the ethic of neutrality?
1) I do not want to inconvenience my neighbor to take me for blood work.
2) I prefer to prepare my own meals.
3) I like to grow my own vegetables.
4) My granddaughter takes me to the grocery store every week.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Recognized values among traditional Appalachians include all of the following except
1) Sensitivity.
2) Independence.
3) Doing.
4) Loyalty.
Chapter 8: People of Appalachian Heritage
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MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer 3

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Question 4

Flora Jenkins,age 76 years,tells the nurse that she is concerned that she has high blood.The nurse recognizes that,to Appalachians,high blood probably means
1) Too much blood volume.
2) Misdistribution of blood in the body.
3) High blood pressure.
4) The blood is too heavy.

Question 5

Dr.Patel is doing a home visit with Mrs.Parks,an 82-year-old Appalachian whose husband died last year.Mrs.Parks has been complaining of a "fast heartbeat" for the last week.Her 15-year-old pregnant granddaughter has been living with her for the last 3 months.In order for Dr.Patel to establish trust,he should
1) "Sit a spell" and chat rather than start by asking questions.
2) Go directly to asking questions about her cardiac complaints.
3) Express his concern about her pregnant granddaughter.
4) Find out the cause of her husband's death.