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African American CoursePoint - ✔✔
Which statement reflects a cultural care value of the dominant African
American culture? Select all that apply.
a. Illnesses are classified as "natural" or "unnatural."
b. Health is related to harmony in nature.
c. Illness may be God's punishment.
d. Keeping healthy is reliant upon fate.
e. Good health comes from good luck. - ✔✔a. Illnesses are classified as
"natural" or "unnatural."
b. Health is related to harmony in nature.
,c. Illness may be God's punishment.
e. Good health comes from good luck.
Which of the following is not a true statement concerning the biologic
tendencies observed in the dominant African American culture?
a. The culture has a high incidence of lactose intolerance.
b. Sickle cell anemia is more common among African Americans.
c. African Americans are subject to lactase deficiencies.
d. The culture has a lower prevalence of hypertension than other
cultures. - ✔✔d. The culture has a lower prevalence of hypertension
than other cultures.
As an African American enters into the older adult stage of life and
develops health issues and difficulties with self-care, what would be the
expected response from family members?
a. The family is likely to be uninvolved or unable to provide the care the
patient requires.
,b. The patient will accept minimal assistance from immediate family
members.
c. The patient's needs will be met by caretakers arranged for by the
family.
d. Family members will be available to provide for the patient's care. -
✔✔d. Family members will be available to provide for the patient's
care.
From the options below, which belief or generic care practice would a
nurse likely find in patients highly influenced by the dominant African
American culture? Select all that apply.
a. Securing a coin over the umbilicus ensures that your the child is
prosperous.
b. Eating clay or dirt if it is craved during pregnancy will reduce nausea
and facilitate an easier birth.
, c. Not eating a food craved during pregnancy may cause stillbirth or
birthmarks.
d. Certain foods craved during pregnancy are symbolic of the child's
future. For example, a pregnant woman craving clams may have a child
who lives near the sea. - ✔✔b. Eating clay or dirt if it is craved during
pregnancy will reduce nausea and facilitate an easier birth.
c. Not eating a food craved during pregnancy may cause stillbirth or
birthmarks.
In the dominant African American culture, the predominant worldview
is shaped entirely by cultural heritage.
FALSE
TRUE - ✔✔FALSE
Which of these cultural and social structure influences would you be
likely to find in someone highly influenced by the dominant African
American culture? Select all that apply.