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Atelectasis - ANSWER excessive mucus collection, with the collapse of alveolar sacs
caused by mucous plugs, infectious drainage, or anesthetic medications, results in ineffective
gas exchange
In general, should medications be taken with an antactid? - ANSWER no, because the
antacid will affect the aborption of the medication
Dietary preferences: Buddhism - ANSWER *alcohol is usually prohibited
*many are lacto-ovo vegetarians
*some eat only fish
*some avoid only beef
Dietary preferences: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) -
ANSWER *alcohol, coffee, and tea are usually prohibited
*consumption of meat is limited
*the first Sunday of every month is optional for fasting
Dietary preferences: Eastern Orthodox - ANSWER *during lent, all animal products,
including dairy, are forbidden
*fasting occurs during Advent
*exceptions from fasting:
-illness
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,-pregnancy
-children may be exempt
Dietary preferences: hinduism - ANSWER *many are vegetarians
*those who eat meat avoid beef and pork
*fasting rituals vary
*children are not allowed to fast
Dietary preferences: Islam - ANSWER *pork is forbidden
*birds of prey are forbidden
*meat must be ritually slaughtered
*during month of Ramadan, fasting occurs during the day (pregnant women are excluded)
Dietary preferences: Jehovah's Witnesses - ANSWER Any foods to which blood has
been added are prohibited. They can eat animal flesh that has been drained.
Dietary preferences: Judaism - ANSWER *must adhere to dietary kosher laws
*24 hour fasting observed during Yom Kippur
*pregnant women, children and ill people are exempt from fasting.
*during passover, only unleavened bread is eaten
Dietary Kosher laws - ANSWER *meats allowed include animals that vegetable eaters,
cloven-hoofed animals (deer, cattle, goats, sheep), and animals that are ritually slaughtered.
*fish that have scales and fins are allowed
*meat (including fish) cannot be eaten with dairy
Pentecostal (Assembly of God) dietary preferences - ANSWER *alcohol is usually
prohibited
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,*no food to which blood has been added
*some avoid pork
Roman Catholic dietary preferences - ANSWER *avoid meat on ash Wednesday and
Fridays on lent
*optional fasting during lent season
*children, pregnant women, and ill individuals are exempt from fasting
Seventh-Day Adventist (Church of God) - ANSWER *alcohol and caffeinated beverages
are usually prohibited
*many are lacto-ovo vegetarians
*those who eat meat avoid pork
*overeating is prohibited; 5 to 6 hours between meal without snacking is practiced
African Americans: description - ANSWER citizens or residents of the united states
who may have origins in any of the black populations in Africa.
African Americans: communication - ANSWER *standard english
*head nodding doesn't always mean agreement
*prolonged eye contact may be viewed negatively
*non-verbal communication may be important
*personal questions on initial contact viewed as intrusive
African Americans: time orientation and personal space preferences - ANSWER *time
orientation varies and may include past, present, or future orientation
*relationships and events may be considered more important than timeliness
*comfortable with close personal space when interacting with family and friends
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, African Americans: social roles - ANSWER *large extended family networks are
important; older adults are respected
*many households are headed by a single female parent
*religion and church are sources of strength
African Americans: food preferences - ANSWER *fried foods
*chicken
*pork
*greens such as collard greens
*rice
*some pregnant women suffer from pica
African Americans: health risks - ANSWER *sickle cell anemia
*hypertension
*heart disease
*cancer
*lactose intolerance
*diabetes mellitus
*obesity
African Americans: cultural interventions - ANSWER *assess the meaning of verbal and
nonverbal behavior
*be flexible and avoid rigidity in scheduling care
*encourage family involvement
*alternative modes of healing include herbs, prayer, and laying on of hands practices
Amish: Description - ANSWER *known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to
adopt modern convenience
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Atelectasis - ANSWER excessive mucus collection, with the collapse of alveolar sacs
caused by mucous plugs, infectious drainage, or anesthetic medications, results in ineffective
gas exchange
In general, should medications be taken with an antactid? - ANSWER no, because the
antacid will affect the aborption of the medication
Dietary preferences: Buddhism - ANSWER *alcohol is usually prohibited
*many are lacto-ovo vegetarians
*some eat only fish
*some avoid only beef
Dietary preferences: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) -
ANSWER *alcohol, coffee, and tea are usually prohibited
*consumption of meat is limited
*the first Sunday of every month is optional for fasting
Dietary preferences: Eastern Orthodox - ANSWER *during lent, all animal products,
including dairy, are forbidden
*fasting occurs during Advent
*exceptions from fasting:
-illness
1
,-pregnancy
-children may be exempt
Dietary preferences: hinduism - ANSWER *many are vegetarians
*those who eat meat avoid beef and pork
*fasting rituals vary
*children are not allowed to fast
Dietary preferences: Islam - ANSWER *pork is forbidden
*birds of prey are forbidden
*meat must be ritually slaughtered
*during month of Ramadan, fasting occurs during the day (pregnant women are excluded)
Dietary preferences: Jehovah's Witnesses - ANSWER Any foods to which blood has
been added are prohibited. They can eat animal flesh that has been drained.
Dietary preferences: Judaism - ANSWER *must adhere to dietary kosher laws
*24 hour fasting observed during Yom Kippur
*pregnant women, children and ill people are exempt from fasting.
*during passover, only unleavened bread is eaten
Dietary Kosher laws - ANSWER *meats allowed include animals that vegetable eaters,
cloven-hoofed animals (deer, cattle, goats, sheep), and animals that are ritually slaughtered.
*fish that have scales and fins are allowed
*meat (including fish) cannot be eaten with dairy
Pentecostal (Assembly of God) dietary preferences - ANSWER *alcohol is usually
prohibited
2
,*no food to which blood has been added
*some avoid pork
Roman Catholic dietary preferences - ANSWER *avoid meat on ash Wednesday and
Fridays on lent
*optional fasting during lent season
*children, pregnant women, and ill individuals are exempt from fasting
Seventh-Day Adventist (Church of God) - ANSWER *alcohol and caffeinated beverages
are usually prohibited
*many are lacto-ovo vegetarians
*those who eat meat avoid pork
*overeating is prohibited; 5 to 6 hours between meal without snacking is practiced
African Americans: description - ANSWER citizens or residents of the united states
who may have origins in any of the black populations in Africa.
African Americans: communication - ANSWER *standard english
*head nodding doesn't always mean agreement
*prolonged eye contact may be viewed negatively
*non-verbal communication may be important
*personal questions on initial contact viewed as intrusive
African Americans: time orientation and personal space preferences - ANSWER *time
orientation varies and may include past, present, or future orientation
*relationships and events may be considered more important than timeliness
*comfortable with close personal space when interacting with family and friends
3
, African Americans: social roles - ANSWER *large extended family networks are
important; older adults are respected
*many households are headed by a single female parent
*religion and church are sources of strength
African Americans: food preferences - ANSWER *fried foods
*chicken
*pork
*greens such as collard greens
*rice
*some pregnant women suffer from pica
African Americans: health risks - ANSWER *sickle cell anemia
*hypertension
*heart disease
*cancer
*lactose intolerance
*diabetes mellitus
*obesity
African Americans: cultural interventions - ANSWER *assess the meaning of verbal and
nonverbal behavior
*be flexible and avoid rigidity in scheduling care
*encourage family involvement
*alternative modes of healing include herbs, prayer, and laying on of hands practices
Amish: Description - ANSWER *known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to
adopt modern convenience
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