The SHARE Project
Native American Elders 
Health Care Series
South Dakota State University

Module 1
Section 1
Post-Test

Balance: A Native American Perspective 
(Past, Present, and Future). 
Issues Related to Cultural Sensitivity

Author: Dr. Tish Smyer

Sponsored by: SmithKline Beecham
Administered by: University of Pennsylvania Institute of Aging


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Multiple Choice
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1. At 45 years of age, a Native American may experience the same ADL limitations as a non Indian at:

A. 50 years of age

B. 40 years of age

C. 65 years of age

D. None of the above
 

2. Death rate due to alcoholism in the Native American population is:

A. 50% higher than the general population

B. 459% higher than the general population

C. 14% higher than the general population

D. About the same
 

3. The world view of the Native American does not include the following concept:

A. Harmony

B. Reciprocity

C. Individualism

D. Rhythmicity of life
 

4. The cultural and social structure dimensions within a society include:

A. Religious factors

B. Kinship (social) factors

C. Political factors

D. Economic factors

E. All of the above
 

5. For the Native American, interaction between individuals, especially in a health care setting, must be based on:

A. Individual World View

B. Respect
 

Matching
Match the following words with the correct definition listed below.
Please type in the correct response to the question in the box provided.

6. World View 

7. Cultural Care 

8. Social and Structural Dimensions 

A. The subjectively and objectively learned and transmitted values, beliefs, and patterned lifeways that assist, support facilitate, or enable another individual or group to maintain their well being,  health, to improve their human condition and lifeways, or to deal with illness, handicaps, or death.

B. Influencing factors on the dynamic patterns and features of 
interrelated structural and organizational factors of a particular 
culture.  This includes the religious, kinship (social), political,
economic, educational, technologic, cultural values and 
ethnohistorical factors.

C. The way people tend to look out on the world or their
universe to form a picture or a value stance about their
life or world around them.
 

Multiple Choice
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9. Madonna Blue Horse Beard relates that the Indian following good Indian manners and the non Indian following good non Indian manners can provoke the following in a relationship:

A. Anxiety

B. Misunderstandings

C. Exasperation

D. All of the above

Module One presents a theory of cultural care, which is based on Madeleine Leininger's theory of "Culture Care Diversity and Universality". Cultural values were identified as an important concept. Check next to the following list those that are specific to the Native American culture.

10.  Spiritual Guidance
11.  Folk Healers
12.  The Circle and Four Directions
13.  Authority of tribal elders
14.  Pride in cultural heritage
 

15. Spiritual inspiration is reflected in the traditional Native American culture by which of the following action modes or behaviors:

A. Using periods of silence

B. Church

C. Visiting clergy

D. None of the above

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Instructions:
1. Complete the Post-Test.

2. Print off a copy of this Post-Test.

Submit the completed test and evaluation form along with a check or money order for $25.00/CEU payable to South Dakota State University, Department of Continuing Nursing Education. 

Successful completion is defined as a score of at least 80% correct on the post test and completion of the evaluation form. Verification of your continuing education credit will be mailed to you within 4 weeks. If you do not successfully complete the test, you will receive verification as to the items you answered incorrectly. 

3. Mail all the four Post-Tests for Module 1 along with the Evaluation for Module 1 to:

Dr. Gloria P. Craig
Coordinator of Continuing Nursing Education
South Dakota State University
College of Nursing
P.O. Box 2275
Brookings, SD  57007

Questions: 1-888/216-9806

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