NUR 216 Asian American Pacific Islander Discussion – Description
Questions/Discussion Prompts:
Amish (20 points)
The Amish are a traditional Christian denomination that values humility, calmness, and placidity
and rejects pride and arrogance.
Answer the following:
1. How do they dress
2. Describe their lifestyle
3. What is their language
4. What is their view of health and illness
5. How do you care for these patients
Islam (20 points)
Originating in the 7th century, Islam has more than 1.7 billion followers, and is expected to
double in the next 40 years.
Answer the following:
1. What is their philosophy and origin story
2. What are their beliefs concerning care and healing
3. What are their views on medical vs spiritual healing
4. Select two health issues and provide detail
a. care of children
b. mental health
c. dietary, alcohol, and tobacco
d. transfusion and organ donation
e. death, dying, autopsy, and postmortem care
Asian American Pacific Islander (20 Points)
This group encompasses many cultures, each with their own unique heritage. For this section,
select a sub group of this larger group, and discuss:
1. What group have you selected, describe in terms of culture and geographic location (if
outside US) or where in the US larger communities are located.
2. Define and discuss the term “cultural historical trauma” and explain how it impacts the
group you have selected
3. What healthcare practices may be in conflict with typical western medicine and how can
the nurse work with the patient to respect patient wishes.
Observant Jews (20 points)
Observant Jews belong to one of three denominations: Orthodox, Conservative or Reform.
Discuss:
1. The differences in these three groups
2. Dietary laws and restrictions
3. Explain the Sabbath
4. Pick one rare illnesses that are relatively prevalent in Jewish communities and describe:
a. Tay-Sachs Disease
b. Canavan Disease
c. Fanconi Anemia
d. Gaucher Disease
Your belief vs one of the above (5 points)
Choose one of the populations discussed and in one paragraph describe how it differs from your
own belief system/culture.
Cultural Awareness (5 points)
Describe the nurse’s role in cultural assessment, and the importance of being culturally aware.
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