Question

Question 1

Being unaware of the impact of the 'power differential' in a clinical encounter can result in your client/patient:

Select one:

a. not understanding your recommendations and not asking for clarification

b. not telling you their 'real' health concerns

c. seeming to agree with your recommendations without intending to follow them

d. not returning for follow-up appointments

e. all of the above

f. none of the above

Question 2

In general, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people have different communication styles. Which of the following is true for many Aboriginal people?

Select one:

a. Aboriginal people rely mostly on verbal communication

b. Aboriginal people are comfortable with silence as it allows time for thinking and time for others to speak

c. Some Aboriginal traditional laws ban communication between some people within family groups

d. It's not appropriate for any Aboriginal person to communicate with his/her mother-in-law

e. Some Aboriginal people avoid direct eye contact when they are talking with others

f. a), c) & e)

g. b), c) & e)

Question 3

Please select THREE of the most important things to consider when trying to develop clinical rapport with Aboriginal people?

Select one or more:

a. Make no mistakes

b. Establish trust

c. Be sympathetic

d. Be friendly

e. Be consistent

f. Be respectful

Question 4

Why is it necessary to access local Aboriginal cultural education / orientation?

Select one:

a. Many Aboriginal protocols vary across the country

b. There may be several different language groups within the area

c. To identify key organisations and their role in Aboriginal health

d. To identify a local cultural mentor to support your learning and activities

e. all of the above

f. none of the above

Question 5

You are disappointed with your Aboriginal co-worker, who does not contribute to team case management and team meetings and offers little verbal response when encouraged to participate. You believe your co-worker doesn't have the capacity and motivation to deal with the requirements of his/her role. However, what could be the other reasons for your co-worker's disappointing performance?

Select one:

a. He/she feels shamed to ask for clarification about things not clearly understood

b. He/she may have functional hearing difficulty

c. He/she may have difficulties with verbal communication in standard or technical English

d. He/she may have poor literacy skills

e. He/she may feel shamed to speak with others who have professional power status

f. all of the above

g. none of the above

Question 6

Many Aboriginal people experience 'shame' which can be associated with:

Select one:

a. persistent eye contact by another person they are talking with

b. when they perceive they are boasting about their own achievements

c. when they are publically asked to respond to a question

d. assumed familiarity by people not well known

e. all of the above

f. none of the above

Question 7

Your Aboriginal co-worker is often late for work, despite having a job description that specifies working hours are from 08.00 - 16.30. To address this issue, you:

Select one:

a. discuss with your Aboriginal co-worker issues relevant to family, community and work commitments

b. place a large clock in his/her office

c. identify key chronological and his/her event times and negotiate an agreed solution

d. explain to your Aboriginal co-worker why maintaining time is so necessary

e. b) & d)

f. a) & c)

Please dont forget to answer all 7 questions, not just 4 or 5 of them. Thanks.

Answer 1

Answer 1: (e) All of the above

Rationale : Power differntial is important in the case of the patients because patients require attention, ethical considerations so that they can easily open up about their problems, understand the treatment follow up etc.

Answer 2:(e) Some Aboriginal people avoid direct eye contact when they are talking with others.

Rationale: Most of the aboriginal people doesn't have direct eye contact. This is because avoidance if the eye contact is considered to be method to give respect in aboriginal culture.

Answer 3: