Module 8: Life in OZ

Question 1

How much more likely are ATSI people likely to die from coronary heart disease?

Answer 1

10.5x more likely

Question 2

What are some important nursing practices when caring for people in the Indigenous community?

Answer 2

• become familiar with the Country of the area that you are working
• respect and facilitate cultural values, protocols, and ways of doing business
• consider language and communication approach used.

Question 3

What is the meaning of the term refugee?

Answer 3

someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin because of well-founded fear of being persecuted for race, religion, etc.

Question 4

what is the meaning of the term migrant?

Answer 4

someone who changes their country of usual residence, irrespective of migration or legal status

Question 5

what is the meaning of the term asylum seeker?

Answer 5

someones request for sanctuary has yet to be processed

Question 6

what are some important tips for CALD nuring

Answer 6

• avoid slang, medical terms, jargon and abbreviations
• use gestures or pictures
• frequently check understanding
• speak slowly at a normal volume
• avoid using family as interpreter
• use an interpreter of the same gender