Quiz 5

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Chapter 5. Transcultural Perspectives in Childbearing. Direction: Circle the letter with the best answer.
1. Which of the following statements is true regarding unintended A. Roman Catholics
pregnancies in the United States? B. Muslims
A. The majority of unintended pregnancies occur in women aged C. Orthodox Jews
35 and older. D. Hindu
B. Unintended pregnancy rates have decreased over the past
decade. 9. In some African cultures, women may leave their home for an
C. Unintended pregnancies are more common among married extended period of time to avoid pregnancy due to which cultural
women. belief?
D. Teenagers account for a high percentage of unintended A. Postpartum sexual activity is considered taboo.
pregnancies. B. Women believe in maintaining harmony and physical well-
being through monthly menstruation.
2. Which factors are associated with an increased likelihood of C. Birth spacing is seen as important for the health of the mother
unintended births? and child.
A. Higher education and income levels D. Female excision is a common practice.
B. Being in a committed relationship
C. Unmarried status and socioeconomic disadvantage 10. Which cultural practice is associated with adverse obstetric
D. Having multiple partners and early sexual activity and perinatal outcomes?
A. Female excision
3. What are some potential negative effects of unintended B. Adoption
pregnancies on the mother and the fetus? C. Home birth
A. Delay in prenatal care and increased drug use D. Breastfeeding
B. Higher likelihood of preterm labor and low-birth-weight infants
C. Emotional and psychological stress for the mother 11. What is one example of an alternative lifestyle choice in
D. All of the above relation to childbearing?
A. Delaying childbearing until after completing college and
4. Which of the following is NOT a commonly used method of establishing a career
contraception in the United States? B. Having a large family at a young age
A. Hormonal methods C. Following traditional cultural practices related to childbearing
B. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) D. Choosing not to have children
C. Barrier methods
D. Natural methods
12. What is a common fear reported by lesbian mothers when
5. How do cultural beliefs influence the use of fertility controls? seeking healthcare services?
A. Some cultural groups may oppose artificial control of A. Fear of unsafe and inadequate care due to their sexual
conception based on religious beliefs. orientation
B. All cultural groups have similar beliefs regarding contraception. B. Fear of discrimination from other pregnant women
C. Cultural beliefs have no impact on fertility control choices. C. Fear of complications during pregnancy and childbirth
D. Fertility control methods are universally accepted regardless of D. Fear of not being able to bond with their child
cultural beliefs.
6. Which statement is true regarding the menstrual cycle and 13. What are the four significant areas highlighted in the literature
fertility control? for lesbians considering parenting?
A. The menstrual cycle has no impact on fertility. A. Sexual orientation disclosure, conception options, assurance of
B. Women who use artificial methods of fertility control are more partner involvement, and legal protection
likely to experience anxiety and perceive changes as abnormal. B. Maternal role attainment, psychosocial changes, and birth
C. American Indian women do not monitor their monthly bleeding education
cycles closely. C. Alternative lifestyle choices, nontraditional support systems,
D. Natural methods of family planning are the most effective. and cultural beliefs
D. Food taboos, cravings, and parental activity during pregnancy
7. How does religion influence birth control choices?
A. Religious beliefs have no impact on birth control choices. 14. Which internal and external factors were identified in the study
B. Different religious groups have varying beliefs and practices on maternal role attainment in HIV-positive Thai mothers?
regarding birth control. A. Fear of infection, reliance on family support, and belief in a
C. All religions promote the use of artificial contraception. cure
D. Birth control is seen as an act of God in all religious groups. B. Autonomy and optimism, quality of support, and hope for a
cure
8. Which religious group allows infertility treatment but forbids C. Secret-keeping, shame of infection, and reliance on health care
adoption? providers
D. Setting a purpose, belief in a cure, and reliance on traditional B. To describe what should be done for a healthy baby
practices C. To prevent physical harm to the fetus
D. To avoid activities that might anger the spirits
15. What type of support during labor has been shown to have
positive effects? 23. Which cultural group believes that remaining happy during
A. Support from healthcare providers only pregnancy brings joy and good fortune to the baby?
B. Support from family members and friends A. Mexican
C. Support from traditional birth attendants B. Cambodian
D. Support matching the cultural preferences of the woman C. Japanese
D. Pueblo Indian
16. How do cultural attitudes and expectations influence a
woman's expression and experience of labor pain? 24. According to Mexican cultural beliefs, what should a pregnant
A. They determine the level of pain a woman feels woman continue to do to prevent a dry labor?
B. They have no impact on a woman's perception of pain A. Sleep flat on her back
C. They influence how a woman copes with labor pain B. Avoid cold air
D. They determine whether a woman feels pain during labor C. Reach over her head
D. Engage in sexual intercourse
17. What type of foods are often believed to be avoided during
pregnancy in many cultures? 25. Which of the following is a restrictive belief related to activity
A. Spicy, cold, and sour foods during pregnancy?
B. Sweet and fatty foods A. Keep active during pregnancy
C. Bland and tasteless foods B. Do not reach over your head
D. Raw and uncooked foods C. Remain happy during pregnancy
18. What is the importance of conducting a cultural assessment for D. Avoid lunar eclipses and moonlight
pregnant women?
A. It helps identify harmful cultural practices that should be 26. What is the purpose of restrictive beliefs?
discouraged. A. To limit choices and behaviors
B. It ensures that women receive appropriate care that aligns with B. To describe what should be done for a healthy baby
their cultural beliefs. C. To prevent physical harm to the fetus
C. It allows healthcare providers to impose their own cultural D. To avoid activities that might anger the spirits
beliefs on the woman.
D. It prevents women from accessing nontraditional support 27. Which cultural group believes that reaching over your head
systems. during pregnancy will cause the cord to wrap around the baby's
neck?
19. Which cultural practice occurs in approximately 28 African A. African American
countries and has negative effects on childbirth? B. Hispanic
A. Female excision C. White
B. Adoption D. Asian
C. Extended breastfeeding
D. Home birth 28. According to Vietnamese cultural beliefs, what should a
pregnant woman avoid to prevent bringing bad fortune to the
20. What should nurses do when encountering cultural customs baby?
related to pregnancy? A. Cold air
A. Assume that all cultural customs are dangerous and should be B. Weddings and funerals
discouraged. C. Sexual intercourse
B. Differentiate between harmful practices and those that are D. Tying knots or braiding
health promoting.
C. Avoid discussing cultural beliefs with pregnant women. 29. Which of the following is a taboo related to activity during
D. Disregard cultural beliefs and practices in favor of Western pregnancy?
medical interventions. A. Avoid cold air during pregnancy
B. Do not reach over your head
21. Which of the following is an example of a prescriptive belief C. Do not get involved with persons who cast spells
related to activity during pregnancy? D. Do not have your picture taken
A. Avoid cold air during pregnancy
B. Sleep flat on your back 30. According to African American cultural beliefs, why should a
C. Do not reach over your head pregnant woman not have her picture taken?
D. Avoid lunar eclipses and moonlight A. It might cause stillbirth
B. It might harm the baby
22. What is the purpose of prescriptive beliefs? C. It might anger the spirits
A. To limit choices and behaviors D. It might bring bad fortune to the baby