NURS 415 Exam 2 (100% correct answers)

Chinese Americans correct answers Language: Mandarin Largest subgroups in US in California, Hawaii, Texas, and New York Ideals based on teachings of Confucius and emphasize accountability, filial piety, industry, patriotism, tolerance, patience, thrift, courtesy, and tradition Many immigrated to US for gold mine rush in 1800s and transcontinental railroad Newer immigrants came for political asylum (communism) Atheism is state-sponsored religion Chinese Americans: Religion correct answers Buddhism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Taoism, and Islam Patriarchal Only 2 children permitted, then abortion or adoption (country too populated) IUD/sterilization used Euthanasia permitted in China Chinese Americans: Biological factors correct answers -Skin color varies w/yellow tones -Mongolian spots: dark bluish spots over the lower back and buttocks are present in about 80% of infants -Bilirubin levels higher in Chinese newborns -Ulna longer than the radius -Lactose intolerance -Thalassemia - enzyme deficiency -Increased incidence of hep B and tuberculosis -Poor metabolism of mephenytoin - sensitivity to *beta-blockers (propranolol), increased sensitivity to atropine and antidepressants, and alcohol* -Women 20% higher rate of pancreatic cancer and higher rates of suicide after 45 -Highest death rates for diabetes in men and women Acupuncture correct answers Traditional Chinese treatment that includes insertion of needles into precise points along the channel system of flow called QI and the 14 meridians Acupressure