Deck 7: Culture and Religion

Question 1

To prefer something or someone, often without sound judgment, is:

A) bias.
B) atheist.
C) culture.
D) prejudice.

Answer 1

bias.

Question 2

A family composed of parents, their children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins:

A) extended family.
B) race.
C) nuclear family.
D) personal space.

Answer 2

extended family.

Question 3

A classification of persons based on physical and biological characteristics:

A) religion.
B) nuclear family.
C) race.
D) extended family.

Answer 3

race.

Question 4

A person's need to find meaning and purpose in life:

A) sensitivity.
B) religion.
C) personal space.
D) spirituality.

Question 5

Believing that everyone in a group is the same:

A) bias.
B) sensitivity.
C) stereotyping.
D) prejudice.

Question 6

If a person is fasting, that means that they are going without:

A) bathing.
B) television.
C) food.
D) talking.

Question 7

Which of the following is a cleric?

A) President
B) Teacher
C) Priest
D) Supervisor

Question 8

A person who believes it is impossible to know if a god exists:

A) atheist.
B) bias.
C) cleric.
D) agnostic.

Question 9

Some cultures may think that direct eye contact is showing:

A) depression.
B) aggression.
C) disrespect.
D) admiration.

Question 10

Some people practicing certain faiths may have a special rug for:

A) prayer.
B) decoration.
C) guests.
D) clerics.

Question 11

The person you are caring for practices a ritual you do not understand. What should you do?

A) Tell the nurse.
B) Ignore them and walk away.
C) Ask questions and try to learn more.
D) Tell them they don't need to do it.

Question 12

In some areas of ___________, family may place a coin or rice in the dead person's mouth.

A) China
B) Vietnam
C) India
D) Africa

Question 13

_______________ do not believe in receiving whole blood but may receive some blood products.

A) Christians
B) Catholics
C) Jehovah's Witness
D) Mormon

Question 14

Many fast on the first Sunday of the month and do not consume alcohol or caffeine.

A) Christians
B) Catholics
C) Jehovah's Witness
D) Mormon

Question 15

Which is true about the Christian faith?

A) It includes the Hindu faith.
B) It includes many different Protestant denominations.
C) It includes following a kosher diet.
D) It includes reading from the Koran.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about the Islam faith?

A) People may wear special undergarments.
B) People believe in the Holy Trinity.
C) People may fast from sunrise to sunset.
D) People believe in reincarnation.

Question 17

_________ often abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent.

A) Christians
B) Catholics
C) Jehovah's Witness
D) Mormon

Question 18

Following death, family members may wish to bathe the body and to turn the bed toward Mecca.

A) Hindu
B) Buddhism
C) Jewish
D) Islam

Question 19

They may be reluctant to speak of genital or urinary issues if the spouse is present.

A) Hindu
B) Buddhism
C) Jewish
D) Islam

Question 20

Some ________ persons wear a small cap on their head or a prayer shawl.

A) Hindu
B) Buddhism
C) Jewish
D) Islam

Question 21

The Torah is their holy book.

A) Hindu
B) Buddhism
C) Jewish
D) Islam

Question 22

_________ believes that suffering is an inevitable part of life.

A) Hindu
B) Buddhism
C) Jewish
D) Islam

Question 23

__________ believe in "laying on of hands" or blessings by church elders and the use of anointing oils for healing.

A) Christians
B) Catholics
C) Jehovah's Witness
D) Mormon

Question 24

A dying infant may receive baptism by anyone with proper intent if a priest is unavailable.

A) Christians
B) Catholics
C) Jehovah's Witness
D) Mormon

Question 25

Some cultures believe that illness is caused by exposure to hot or cold.

Question 26

Some cultures require people of the same gender to provide care.

Question 27

Some Hindu priests tie strings around the neck or wrist.

Question 28

It is important to share your faith with people you are caring for, so they may practice your religion instead.

Question 29

The resident has the right to burn candles in their room as a part of their religious practice.

Question 30

In some Middle Eastern countries, only men may shake hands with men.