Deck 25: American Indians and Alaska Natives

Question 1

Severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCIDS)
1) Is caused by a misuse of alcohol.
2) Is a failure of the antibody response and cell-mediated immunity.
3) Results from a lack of micronutrients in traditional diets.
4) Results from inadequate preservations of milk and milk products.
Chapter 25: American Indians and Alaska Natives
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer 1

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Question 2

Single-parent households among the Navajo are
1) Uncommon because of a severe stigma.
2) Uncommon because of the value placed on virginity.
3) Accepted without stigma.
4) Accepted but with a stigma.

Answer 2

3

Question 3

Rather than pointing with the finger to give direction,the Navajo
1) Move their head in the desired direction.
2) Move their entire body in the desired direction.
3) Shift their eyes in the desired direction.
4) Shift their lips in the desired direction.

Answer 3

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Question 4

The Indian Preference Law states that Indian Health Service must
1) Hire an AI/AN if available.
2) Give preference to an AI/AN.
3) Give preference to women over men.
4) Give preference to men over women.

Question 5

Mr.Begay,a 62-year-old Navajo Indian,has been admitted to a medical unit for immunodeficiency syndrome.While his wife is visiting him,the nurse asks her additional questions for Mr.Begay's health assessment.However,Mrs.Begay does not answer the questions but just looks at her husband.Mrs.Begay does not answer the questions because
1) She does not know the answers.
2) She does not want to contradict previous information.
3) According to Navajo tradition,one should not speak for another person.
4) According to Navajo tradition,Mr.Begay is the head of the household.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a traditional Navajo Indian folk practitioner?
1) Singer
2) Diviner
3) Crystal gazer
4) Sand painter