Cultural Healing Practices Quiz
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What is used to heal infections in African American culture?

  • Onions (correct)
  • Cornmeal
  • Turpentine
  • Sassafras tea

    • What is the purpose of using a flaxseed poultice?

  • To reduce pain
  • To cure backaches
  • To treat colds
  • To treat earaches (correct)

    • What is 'geophagy' primarily associated with?

  • Eating earth, dirt, or clay (correct)
  • Using minerals for skin treatments
  • The practice of using herbs in medicine
  • A traditional form of cooking

    • What effect does sassafras tea have in traditional remedies?

    <p>Treats colds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

    <p>From sunrise to sunset for 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Ayurveda?

    <p>Achieving longevity and quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the law of similars in homeopathy suggest?

    <p>The substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can treat those symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy uses reflex points in the hands and feet to clear energy pathways corresponding to body organs?

    <p>Reflexology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following therapies combines movement, meditation, and breathing regulation?

    <p>Qi gong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind aromatherapy?

    <p>Utilizing essential plant oils for physical and emotional effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice is characterized as a syncretic religion of African and Catholic beliefs?

    <p>Santeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major characteristic of osteopathy?

    <p>Understanding the body's structure and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cuanderismo primarily involve?

    <p>Traditional Mexican healthcare methods based on historical practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ginseng based on traditional beliefs?

    <p>To build the blood after childbirth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts best describes the approach that sees health as a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being?

    <p>Homeopathic medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific method used by the Navajo to diagnose illness involving hand movements and singing?

    <p>Listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexican culture?

    <p>She is believed to protect individuals or homes from harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of drums in Native American healing practices?

    <p>To alter states of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is recognized for containing digitalis and is primarily used to affect heart rate?

    <p>Purple foxglove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is used by Native Americans to treat sore throats?

    <p>Comfrey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Native Americans typically treat headaches?

    <p>Tansy and sage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates alternative/integrative therapies from traditional/ethnocultural therapies?

    <p>Alternative therapies are not part of one's ethnocultural background.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dietary regulations are outlined by kosher laws?

    <p>Only certain cuts of meat from animals that chew cud and have cloven hooves are allowed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of Native Americans live in abject poverty?

    <p>1/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which digestive issue is treated with elderberry flowers in Native American culture?

    <p>Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of magico-religious folk medicine?

    <p>Utilizing charms, holy words, and actions to prevent and cure illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of healthcare practices, what does 'traditional healthcare' refer to?

    <p>Practices derived from an individual's ethnocultural or religious heritage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suicide rate among Native Americans aged 15-24?

    <p>29.1 per 100,000 people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept describes a preoccupation with death frequently observed in Native Americans?

    <p>Ghost sickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of care is typically provided in primary care settings?

    <p>Condition usually stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key aspects of health protection?

    <p>Understanding the cause of illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief about the evil eye indicates that the source may be unknown?

    <p>The afflicted may not know the source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a bangle worn from infancy in West Indies culture?

    <p>To prevent evil from entering and scare away evil spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a term for the evil eye in Polish?

    <p>Szatan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for the wandering, disembodied soul in Jewish folklore?

    <p>Dybbuk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of items can be used as protective objects in health practices?

    <p>Amulets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'mano milagroso' in Mexican culture?

    <p>To ward off evil spirits and bring luck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Chinese male physicians treat women?

    <p>By tying a ribbon to a woman's wrist or using an alabaster figure to point to areas of pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of rural Indians uses Ayurvedic medicine?

    <p>2/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is seen as the source of life in Chinese medicine?

    <p>Blood, which they believe is not restored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is referred to as 'Hwa-byung'?

    <p>Anger stemming from life imbalances and fear of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of African slaves brought to America were Muslim?

    <p>Between 10-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the African belief in relation to life?

    <p>Life is a process and viewed more as an energy force than as matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three practices used in African culture to maintain health?

    <p>Practicing yoga regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might appear on a black girl's wrist as a form of protection?

    <p>Copper or silver bracelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'natural folk medicine' describe?

    <p>Utilizing natural elements to prevent and treat ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is commonly known for its effectiveness in treating headaches?

    <p>Feverfew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines the role of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexican culture?

    <p>A protective figure for individuals and homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health system emphasizes balance among physical, mental, and spiritual aspects?

    <p>Homeopathic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about kosher dietary laws is true?

    <p>Only specific types of meat can be consumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of allopathy in terms of healthcare?

    <p>Employing empirical science to treat diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description fits 'magico-religious folk medicine'?

    <p>Applying charms and holy actions to cure ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'traditional healthcare'?

    <p>It encompasses practices from diverse ethnocultural heritages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of care is typically associated with extensive surgery and high-tech treatments?

    <p>Tertiary Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which belief about the evil eye suggests that the harm caused may be unintentional?

    <p>The caster might be unaware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'kineahora' in Jewish culture?

    <p>An expression to ward off the evil eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bangles in West Indies culture?

    <p>To ward off the evil eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item is commonly worn by people of Mexican descent to ward off evil spirits?

    <p>Mano milagroso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of health maintenance practices?

    <p>Everyday health-promoting habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice is commonly used in both health protection and traditional health practices?

    <p>Using protective objects and rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Native American technique that uses sand and singing to diagnose illness?

    <p>Sand painting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a Dybbuk in Jewish folklore?

    <p>A wandering spirit that possesses others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is traditionally used by Native Americans to help increase milk flow in breastfeeding mothers?

    <p>Dandelion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the preoccupation with death frequently observed in Native Americans?

    <p>Ghost sickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Native Americans typically treat colds?

    <p>Witch hazel and sweet flag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary purposes of using drums in Native American healing practices?

    <p>To alter consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is described as involving the sounds that can be heard as a diagnostic tool?

    <p>Listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Native Americans live in urban areas?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Indian Health Service (IHS) structured?

    <p>Divided into 12 sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which three elements are central to Taoism?

    <p>Charity, happiness, and long life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following seasons are considered yin?

    <p>Winter and Spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Chinese definition of health?

    <p>Harmony with nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophy emphasizes the achievement of harmony through hierarchical roles?

    <p>Confucianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason given for the cause of illness in Mormon belief systems?

    <p>Sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which day is significant for name-giving and cutting a lock of hair for male Muslim babies?

    <p>7th day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief do Asian people generally hold regarding the cause of illness?

    <p>Imbalance of yin and yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of yin in the human body?

    <p>Inside and front of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the practice of exorcism used to address in patients?

    <p>Evil influences from outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are Jewish boys traditionally circumcised?

    <p>8th day of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color is associated with death in Haitian culture?

    <p>White</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the Jewish mourning period?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is healthcare considered to be expensive according to common reasons?

    <p>Advances in medical science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly placed in the orifices of Chinese people to ward off evil spirits?

    <p>Jade stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is understood as central to Ayurvedic medicine?

    <p>Understanding dosha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief about illness in African American cultures?

    <p>It is blamed on demons and evil spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by the fear of death stemming from an imbalance of emotions in some Asian cultures?

    <p>Hwa-byung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which percentage of people in India live in rural areas?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Dosha' refer to in Ayurvedic medicine?

    <p>The patient's basic condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common practice to maintain health in African culture?

    <p>Laxatives to keep the system open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main fears associated with Koro in many Asian cultures?

    <p>Fear of genitals retracting into the abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city would you find the largest black community in the United States?

    <p>New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Health and Illness

    • Health is the balance of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, both internally and externally (natural, communal, metaphysical).
    • Illness is the imbalance of these aspects.
    • Healing is the restoration of balance.

    Cultural Competence

    • Five steps to cultural competence: personal heritage, heritage of others, health beliefs and practices, healthcare culture/system, traditional healthcare systems.
    • CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) standards were created in 1997 by the office of minority health for healthcare agencies (15 standards).
    • Cultural competence involves knowledge, attitudes, and skills in providing care tailored to an individual's situation.

    Culturally Appropriate Care

    • The provider must be culturally sensitive, possessing knowledge and a positive attitude regarding the health traditions of diverse cultural groups.
    • The provider who is culturally appropriate considers a patient’s overall situation, including cultural background, knowledge, attitudes, and skills.

    Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

    • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandates reasonable steps for federal funding recipients to provide services to people with limited English proficiency.
    • English is the official language of the U.S.
    • 79.2% of U.S. residents over 5 speak English at home.
    • 9% of U.S. residents over 5 speak no English at all.

    Heritage Consistency

    • Heritage consistency refers to the degree to which a person's lifestyle reflects their traditional heritage.
    • Heritage Assessment Tool is developed to evaluate this consistency.
    • Includes socialization, culture, religion, and ethnicity.

    Culture and Ethnicity

    • Culture is a complex whole, the medium of personhood, learned in communities, and dependent on the social matrix.
    • The text describes different ethnicities and groups, including Native Americans and Hispanic people. This information is included in the demographics section.
    • Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own nation or ethnic group.
    • Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.

    Religion

    • Religion is the belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers.
    • The US is 7th in weekly church attendance.
    • Certain religious groups use practices like laying on of hands for healing.
    • A percentage of US residents identify as Christian.
    • Jewish practices and beliefs are described in the text.

    Acculturation

    • Acculturation is the process of adapting to and blending into the dominant culture.
    • This process is often involuntary.
    • This process of adapting takes approximately 3 generations.
    • Immigrants often face cultural conflicts as differences between their culture and the dominant culture can be intensified over time.

    Generational Groups

    • The text describes several generations: Silent, Boomer, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.
    • Each generation has its own set of characteristics and values: beliefs about work, family, and relationships, and how dependent they are on technology.

    Demographics

    • The text provides data and figures regarding different racial and ethnic groups. This includes percentages of specific groups (e.g., Hispanic and Native American) and their distribution in various areas.

    Health Disparities

    • The data highlights health disparities among different demographic groups (e.g., different rates of poverty, diseases, and limited access to quality care). This includes the high rates of poverty in certain underserved groups.
    • Specific issues regarding healthcare for different ethnic groups (such as the high rates of disease and lowest life expectancy among Native Americans), and how cost, access to care, societal beliefs about care and health, and types of treatment, can influence health disparities.
    • Health care disparities relate to access, types of care or beliefs about what should be provided, costs, and overall social disparity in many communities.

    Health Care

    • Practices for healthcare workers include standard dualistic definitions of health and illness and the omnipotence of technology.
    • Healthcare workers may disregard the importance of customs, tardiness, disorganization, and disorderliness of some healthcare workers.
    • Certain traditions and beliefs of healthcare related to people from specific diverse backgrounds (such as Native Americans, Hispanics) are discussed in great detail.

    Diagnostic Techniques

    • Diagnostic techniques and practices are often culturally specific. The text discusses methods specific to certain cultural groups. This includes specific practices, healing, and rituals. This section includes details about specific practices like how to treat illnesses or what are observed when diagnosing. It may include traditional practices that deal with health and healing/illness.

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