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Based on the information provided and what you have learned about cultural influences, which of the following statements about the family's behavior is most likely true?

A
Margaret is correct in her first assumption that the whole family must have hearing problems.
B
The family's cultural beliefs about personal space likely influence their behavior.
C
The family is trying to make Margaret feel uncomfortable.
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Which of the following are CAM therapies?

A
reflexology
B
acupuncture
C
neurology
D
homeopathy
E
yoga
F
medication
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What is biomedical health care?

A
health care that is practiced in a hospital, but not in other types of healthcare facilities
B
health care that follows the process of evaluating physical symptoms of an illness, determining the cause of illness, and providing a medical treatment for the cause
C
health care that follows the process of evaluating the psychological cause of an illness and finding ways to cure the patient through counseling
D
health care that is used in addition to or in place of conventional healthcare practices
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Which CAM therapy uses diluted natural substances as remedies to help cure illnesses?

A
acupuncture
B
reflexology
C
homeopathy
D
naturopathy
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Which of the following describe reflexology? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
based on pressure points in the hands and feet
B
helps build muscle tone through various postures
C
focuses on relieving stress and improving circulation
D
uses thin needles to target pressure points in the body
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How would you describe acupuncture?

A
CAM therapy that focuses on breathing exercises
B
CAM therapy that uses thin needles on specific sites on the body
C
CAM therapy that relies on highly technological equipment
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between religious views and healthcare practices?

A
Healthcare providers should respect a patient's religious preferences for treatment only when it is required by law.
B
Religious beliefs commonly influence many areas of life that involve health care.
C
The religious views of patients have no influence on their response to healthcare practices.
D
Religious views have no impact on healthcare preferences other than determining which family member makes healthcare decisions.
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Which of the following statements about culture, religion, and health care are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Many cultures have similar beliefs about the causes of illness and how illnesses should be treated.
B
There are variations in beliefs about healthcare practices among different cultures.
C
There is only one religion practiced in each type of culture.
D
Although cultures differ in their beliefs about birth, they are all similar in the beliefs about death.
E
All religions teach that illness is the result of wrongdoing.
F
Some people will refrain from eating particular foods due to religious beliefs.
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Based on the information provided, what is Maria’s family structure?

A
matriarchal
B
patriarchal
C
unified
D
extended
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Based on the information provided, what is Abri’s family structure?

A
matriarchal
B
patriarchal
C
unified
D
extended
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Which of the following statements about language and healthcare practices are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Hospitals attempt to reduce communication issues or barriers by providing written information in different languages.
B
A healthcare provider can smile and use nonverbal gestures to make a patient who speaks a foreign language more comfortable.
C
Patients cannot receive adequate care if they are in a healthcare facility where their dominant language is not spoken.
D
Hospitals are often staffed with workers who can speak languages other than the dominant language used in the hospital.
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Based on the information provided and what you have learned about cultural influences, which of the following statements about the mother's behavior is most likely true?

A
The mother's behavior may be due to cultural beliefs about eye contact.
B
The mother's behavior demonstrates that she does not care about her child’s health.
C
The mother's behavior demonstrates that she does not understand what Jose is saying.
D
The mother is intimidated by Jose and is incapable of looking him in the eye.
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What are the characteristics of naturopathy? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
is based on spiritual practices
B
looks at the whole picture of a person’s life
C
has origins in in India
D
believes that the body can heal itself
E
focuses on changing diet and resting more
F
uses monitors to control physical responses
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How would you describe biofeedback?

A
a CAM therapy that can help control heart rate and brain waves
B
a CAM therapy that focuses on aromas for a calming effect
C
a CAM therapy that encourages the body to heal itself

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