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What is the main goal of the Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand?
What is the main goal of the Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand?
- To provide culturally sensitive care to elderly Pacific Islander individuals (correct)
- To focus on traditional Western medical practices
- To encourage elderly care workers to retire
- To teach Pacific languages to healthcare workers
Why is it important for healthcare workers to understand the cultural backgrounds of Pacific Islander communities?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to understand the cultural backgrounds of Pacific Islander communities?
- To impose Western values on the elderly individuals
- To ignore cultural differences
- To discourage the practice of traditional healing methods
- To ensure respectful and culturally appropriate care (correct)
What aspect of communication do healthcare workers need to develop according to the text?
What aspect of communication do healthcare workers need to develop according to the text?
- Mastering ancient languages
- Using only English in communication
- Learning basic phrases in relevant Pacific languages (correct)
- Developing sign language skills
How can traditional healing practices be integrated into caregiving practices according to the text?
How can traditional healing practices be integrated into caregiving practices according to the text?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to understand traditional Pacific Islander diets?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to understand traditional Pacific Islander diets?
What is the primary focus of the Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand?
What is the primary focus of the Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to learn basic phrases in relevant Pacific languages according to the text?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to learn basic phrases in relevant Pacific languages according to the text?
How can healthcare workers incorporate traditional healing methods into holistic care approaches based on the text?
How can healthcare workers incorporate traditional healing methods into holistic care approaches based on the text?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to understand the roles and dynamics within extended families of Pacific Islander cultures?
Why is it important for healthcare workers to understand the roles and dynamics within extended families of Pacific Islander cultures?
What role does community engagement play in enhancing support networks for elderly Pacific Islander individuals according to the text?
What role does community engagement play in enhancing support networks for elderly Pacific Islander individuals according to the text?
Healthcare workers in New Zealand are not required to have cultural competency when providing care to elderly Pacific Islander individuals.
Healthcare workers in New Zealand are not required to have cultural competency when providing care to elderly Pacific Islander individuals.
Traditional healing practices are not considered in the Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand.
Traditional healing practices are not considered in the Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand.
Understanding the roles and dynamics within extended families is not essential for healthcare workers providing care to Pacific Islander elders.
Understanding the roles and dynamics within extended families is not essential for healthcare workers providing care to Pacific Islander elders.
The Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand does not cover dietary needs of Pacific Islander individuals.
The Pacifica course for the aged-care sector in New Zealand does not cover dietary needs of Pacific Islander individuals.
Community engagement is not emphasized as a way to enhance support networks for elderly Pacific Islander individuals.
Community engagement is not emphasized as a way to enhance support networks for elderly Pacific Islander individuals.
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