Which statement best describes the role of education in indigenous health
A- education refers to formal government schooling and indigenous children must attend if we are to improve indigenous health
B- education refers to aboriginal or Torres Strait islander cultural education which is the best way to improve indigenous health
C- education refers to indigenous children attending formal government schooling and cultural education to improve indigenous health
D- cultural education of both the indigenous and non indigenous populations is the best way to improve indigenous health
E- formal schooling and cultural education of both the indigenous and non indigenous populations will help to improve indigenous health
E-formal schooling and cultural education of both the indigenous and non indigenous populations to help improve indigenous health
Which statement best describes ‘learning at university’
A- it requires students to develop and practise critical thinking skills
B- it requires students to identify and question their worldview and be open to other views
C- it requires students to become independent learners
D- a&b
E- all of the above
e- all of the above
which statement best describes ‘worldview’?
a- the beliefs held by certain cultures and races of people
b- the beliefs held through which we organise our understanding of ourselves and others
c- the beliefs held by individuals who are racist
d- a set of conscious and deliberate perceptions, opinions and behaviours
e- all of the above
b- the beliefs held through which we organise our understanding of ourselves and others
which statement most accurately describes the effect of removing children from families as outlined in the bringing them home (human rights and equal opportunity commission 2007) DVD?
a- separation of children from primary carers resulted in loss of parenting skills and cultural heritage
b- separation of children from primary carers was a result of racism and helped to foster racism in the community
c- loss of parenting skills and cultural heritage has resulted in intergenerational trauma and mental health and behavioural problems in subsequent generations
d- broken families and communities resulted in loss of cultural heritage and identity which has led to intergenerational trauma
e- all of the above
e- all of the above
what is meant by the term racism?
a- when people treat others different because of their race, ethnicity, age, culture, religion, gender or sexual orientation
b- when someone believes people of a different race are fundamentally inferior to those of another race
c- when people use categories such as race, religion, culture, ethnicity or age to create or maintain ideas about those categories
d- making a judgement or holding a certain attitude about people based on race, religion, culture, or ethnicity and age etc.
e- all of the above
b- when someone believes people of a different race are fundamentally inferior to those of another race
what is meant by the term whiteness in an Australian context?
a- whiteness refers to the dominance in society of the fair skinned population
b- whiteness refers to the privileges in society afforded to people with fair skin
c- whiteness refers to the norm within the population upon which policy and services are based
d- whiteness refers to racism against people with fair skin
e- a,b & c
e - a,b&c
which statement most accurately describes the affects of removing children from families as outlined in the bringing them home dvd?
a- psychological and physical trauma relating to separation of children from their care givers resulted in behavioural, mental and physical health problems
b- psychological and physical trauma relating to separation of children from their care givers resulted in behavioural, and mental health problems
c- psychological and physical trauma relating to separation of children from their caregivers resulted mainly in mental health problems
d- psychological and physical trauma relating to separation of children from their caregivers resulted mainly in physical health problems
e- separation of children from their caregivers caused mental health problems but fortunately did not involve physical trauma
a-psychological and physical trauma relating to separation of children from their care givers resulted in behavioural, mental and physical health problems
which statement best describes ‘reflective practice’
a-professional practice where the actions of those involved can be repeated by others
b- an ongoing learning process required to develop cultural competence
c- a professional requirement rather than a personal requirement
d- a process that effectively occurs in the absence of worldview and critical thinking
e- all of the above
b- an ongoing learning process required to develop cultural competence
why did professor mick dodson request a dialogue with kevin rudd after the national apology?
a- because kevin rudd promised to change the date of australia day in his speech
b- because not all australians see australia day as a day of celebration and kevin rudd’s speech spoke of respect, cooperation, mutual responsibility, partnership, reconciliation and a way forward
c- because australia day is a non-specific celebration of being australian for the purpose of a public holiday and because kevin rudd stated it should include a representation of aboriginality
d- because australia day represents the birth of a nation and its name needs to reflect that as mentioned in kevin ruddy speech
e- because not all australians see australia day as a celebration nd kevin rudds speech did not mention this
b- because not all australians see australia day as a day of celebration and kevin rudd’s speech spoke of respect, cooperation, mutual responsibility, partnership, reconciliation and a way forward
which statement best describes ‘critical thinking’
a- it helps to construct arguments and resolves conflict
b- it helps to promote opposing positions
c- it is a productive forward looking process rather than a reflective one
d- it is an outcome rather than a process
e- all of the above
a- it helps to construct arguments and resolves conflict
what are the main differences between the australian, canadian, the USA and Aotearoa (new zealand) experience on colonisation?
a- In Aotearoa, a treaty between the indigenous people and the british crown was signed which provided some protection of land rights and has been integrated into health policy, but this has not resulted in significantly better health outcomes.
b- In Aotearoa, a treaty between the indigenous people and the british crown was signed which provided some protection of land rights and has been integrated into health policy, but this has resulted in significantly better health outcomes.
c- indigenous australian people were the only ones to suffer dislocation and dispossession of their land
d- in canada colonisation differed significantly from other areas because it was the result of peaceful trade relationships between the french
e- the isa was the only country to establish ‘reservations’ that still exist today
a- In Aotearoa, a treaty between the indigenous people and the british crown was signed which provided some protection of land rights and has been integrated into health policy, but this has not resulted in significantly better health outcomes.
which statement best describes learning at university
a- it requires students to construct argument in their writing but not in their speech
b- it requires students to question their values and assumptions
c-it requires students to take a position on topics under discussion based on their worldview
d- a&b
e- a&c
b- it requires students to question their values and assumptions
why do health professionals need to understand history and its relationship with health and health care?
a- because history has little impact on their clients
b- because health professionals and history can have power over clients and influence therapeutic interactions
c- health professionals do not need to understand history as it does not relate to contemporary health and health care
d- so that health professionals can make informed decisions on behalf of their clients
e- a&e
b- because health professionals and history can have power over clients and influence therapeutic interactions
why is it important to consider our own worldview in relation to the worldview of others?
a- it is a necessary requirement in order to provide cultural safety?
b- it is a requirement to exert professional power over others for the greater good
c- it is required so the client understands us and complies with our requests
d- a&c
e- all of the above
a- it is a necessary requirement in order to provide cultural safety
which statement most accurately describes the affects of removing children from families as outlined in the bringing them home dvd?
a- separation of children from primary carers has resulted in emotional trauma for both parents and children of that generation
b- separation of children from primary carers has resulted in emotional trauma for both parents and children in that generation and subsequent generations
c-seperation of children from primary carers has resulted in emotional trauma for parents and children in many generations but this does not explain the health and social problems in contemporary society
d- seperation of children from primary carers has resulted in emotional trauma for parents and children from that generation and its related to the health and social problems of today
e- a and d
b- separation of children from primary carers has resulted in emotional trauma for both parents and children in that generation and subsequent generations
what is meant by the term cultural competence
a- the outcome of cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, cultural respect and cultural safety resulting from professional practice
b - an ongoing process of culture awareness, culture sensitivity, culture respect and cultural safety that occurs in professional practice
c- an understanding that fundamentally all humans are the same and should be treated equally
d- consideration of how your own attitudes and behaviour might affect the person you are working with and how that persons own culture might influence their behaviour and needs
e- a process of reflection on impact of your own cultural identity on people from different cultural backgrounds in order to minimise power differentials within the professional relationship
b - an ongoing process of culture awareness, culture sensitivity, culture respect and cultural safety that occurs in professional practice
as a health professional when is it appropriate to use the terms half caste and quarter caste to describe an indigenous australian?
a- only in a professional context as it relates to health care needs
b- never, as it is an incorrect label of racial measurement that is not used to describe any other group of people
c- only in a social context with non indigenous people
d- only in social context with indigenous people who have indicated their acceptance of these terms
e- only in relation to obtaining welfare benefits
b- never, as it is an incorrect label of racial measurement that is not used to describe any other group of people
which statement best describes the australian governments assimilation policy?
a- legislation that permitted separate sections for aboriginal people in theatres, separate wards in hospitals, hotels refusing drinks and schools able to refuse enrolment to aboriginal children
b- policies that lead to the destruction of aboriginal identity and culture, justification of dispossession, and the removal of aboriginal children from their families
c- policies that required all persons of aboriginal birth or mixed blood in australia to live like ‘white australians’
d- b and c
e- all of the above
d- b and c
how can an individuals world view influence their ability to think critically?
a- it may affect an individuals ability to reconsider past opinions
b- it may affect an individuals ability to understand the world view of others
c- it may allow an individual to excuse, justify and rationalise their views or decisions when there is opposition or contradiction
d- a and b
e- all of the above
e- all of the above
which statement best describes equity and equality?
a- equity and equality refer to treating everyone equally
b - equity and equality refer to treating everyone equitably
c- equity refers to treating people fairly and equally refer to treating people equally
d- equity and equality refer to treating everyone fairly
e- equity refers to as treating people equally and equality refers to treating people fairly.
c- equity refers to treating people fairly and equally refer to treating people equally
how have historical australian government policies influenced the attitude and response of indigenous people to health care services today?
a- more modern policies have meant that indigenous people are more likely to accept health care services as being culturally safe environments
b- past policies have created intergenerational mistrust of health care services
c- past policies have little influence on the acceptance and use of health care services by indigenous people today
d- the poor use of health services by indigenous people is related mainly to attitude and non compliance rather than historical policy
e- a and d
b- past policies have created intergenerational mistrust of health care services
the study snowball and weather burn 2008 provided the most evidence to support which theory of indigenous violence?
a- cultural theory
b- lifestyle activity theory
c- social disorganisation theory
d- social deprivation theory
e- the study did not provide support for any of the theories
b- lifestyle activity theory
what is meant by the term cultural sensitivity?
a- an understanding that fundamentally all humans are the same and should be treated equally
b- acknowledging everyone is different and cultures have un equal characteristics and behaviours
c- consideration of how your own attitudes and behaviour may effect the person you are working with and how that persons own culture might influence their behaviour and needs
d- a process of reflection on the impact of your own cultural identity on people from different cultural backgrounds in order to minimise how differentials within the professional relationship
e- occurs when the recipient of care deems that care to meet their cultural needs.
c- consideration of how your own attitudes and behaviour may effect the person you are working with and how that persons own culture might influence their behaviour and needs
what does the term indigenous australian mean?
a- the original inhabitants of or originating from australia
b- the aboriginal people of the australian mainland
c- the aboriginals peoples of the australian mainland including tasmania and the people of the torres strait islands
d- the aboriginal peoples of the torres strait islands
e- a and c
c- the aboriginals peoples of the australian mainland including tasmania and the people of the torres strait islands
