30 Questions
Why might an older patient avoid prolonged eye contact with healthcare practitioners?
To show respect for authority
What is a common belief among Traditional Chinese people regarding the cause of most illnesses?
Imbalance of qi, yin, and yang
Why do many Chinese patients believe that avoiding surgery is important?
Body must stay intact for the soul in reincarnation
How do Traditional Chinese people believe mental illness is caused?
Lack of harmony of emotions
What is the role of yin-yang balance in maintaining health according to Traditional Chinese beliefs?
Maintains physical health
Why do some patients fear having blood drawn?
Belief that it weakens the body
What should never be removed or cut without the consent of the patient or family member according to the text?
Special clothing
In Hinduism, what is the sacred necklace worn by married women called?
Mangalsutra
Which religion believes in reincarnation as described in the text?
Sikhism
According to Ayurveda, what are the three fundamental universal energies that regulate natural processes?
Pitha, Vatha, Kapha
What might older patients believe about illnesses according to the text?
They are due to bad karma from past lives
What is the steel bracelet worn by Sikh men who have been baptized called?
Kara
What can be considered disrespectful or in bad taste when interacting with patients of Vietnamese origin?
Pointing
What treatment technique involves rubbing a mentholated coin in a symmetric pattern on the patient's chest, back, and/or extremities?
Coining
What is a common misconception about older Chinese patients nodding during medical discussions?
It does not necessarily imply comprehension of the message.
Which method of treatment involves pinching the skin between the thumb and index finger to produce a contusion at specific locations on the body?
Pinching
In end-of-life care for Vietnamese patients, who is usually expected to make decisions?
Eldest son
In Arab countries, how are patients typically informed about their diagnosis?
They are only told the good news about their diagnosis.
What practice involves placing a heated cup on the skin to draw out 'evil energy'?
Cupping
What may elderly family members from certain cultures be hesitant to accept when facing a health crisis?
Help from outsiders
What is a common belief among older Vietnamese patients regarding health treatment?
Expect shots to be given for treatment
What belief do many South-east Asian patients hold regarding illnesses?
Caused by environmental shifts
In some cultural contexts, who is often perceived to have more authority in making medical decisions within the family?
Males
Who is typically responsible for making health care decisions for elderly Vietnamese patients?
Younger family members
How do younger family members usually handle informing older Vietnamese patients about serious illnesses?
Avoid informing the patient altogether
What is a recommended approach for nurses when dealing with older Arab patients regarding health decision-making?
Reconfirm their preferences at regular intervals.
Why do Vietnamese patients often avoid direct discussions about death when terminally ill?
Brings about sadness or depression
What spiritual belief impacts end-of-life decision making for some Vietnamese individuals?
Belief in restless souls of those who die outside the home
What should nurses do early in the relationship with older Vietnamese patients regarding healthcare decision-making?
Ask about preferences for decision-makers
What is the significance of family members washing, wrapping, and burying the body of a deceased patient in certain cultures?
It is considered traditional and respectful towards the deceased.
Explore the cultural and family dynamics surrounding end-of-life care, including specific wishes after death and traditional roles within the family. Learn about decision-making processes and the importance of understanding family dynamics in healthcare.
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