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What is the official language of Cuba?

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Cuban Spanish is influenced by African languages. Many Cuban Americans speak Spanish and English. Spanish is still spoken in the home, in Cuban community and by elderly (Giger, 2017).

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If you are a Cuban woman greeting another woman you would expect to ....

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May see women hug their F or M friends. Kissing on the cheek is also seen between younger members of the opposite sex. Cuban in general are very open with display of emotions. Greet with nick names (Giger, 2017 & Global Affairs Canada, 2017).

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If you are a male greeting another male you should…

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Men shake hands, but with good friends or family may give hugs with a few slaps on the back. Men and women may share handshakes or a light kiss on the cheek depending on familiarity (Global Affairs Canada, 2017).

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Non-verbal: What is the most common way to reinforce ideas and emotions non-verbally during a conversation?

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Hand gestures are the most common, but touch may be used as well to give emphasis. Cuban’s use their body posture, facial expressions, and hands for emphasis (Giger, 2017 & Global Affairs Canada, 2017).

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Conversation in this culture is frequently...

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"Conversation is lively and frequently loud and forceful" (Giger, 2017, p. 650). Cuban’s also speak quickly and with passion (Global Affairs Canada, 2017).

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Cuban’s find avoiding eye contact to potentially be a sign of?

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Eye contact is important especially in formal situations (Giger, 2017). Eye contact is a sign of trust and respect (Global Affairs Canada, 2017). It is important for a nurse to consider this when interacting with a Cuban American patient.

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Which of this is considered very offensive and should not be used in the workplace?

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Holding a palm up when beckoning is considered a hostile gesture. Instead they beckon with the palm facing down and fingers waving inward (Giger, 2017).

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Using silence can be a sign of...

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Nurses should try to avoid too much silence during conversation or it may be misinterpreted.

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Nursing Implications: True or False? It is impolite to be loud and interrupt someone during a conversation?

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It is not impolite in Cuban culture to interrupt someone (Giger, 2017). Nurses should take this into consideration when communicating with Cuban Americans.

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Nursing Implications: True or False? The best option for an interpreter is anyone who speaks Spanish?

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There are many different dialects and it is important for the interpreter to not only to speak Spanish, but speaks the correct dialect for that patient and their family. A Cuban interpreter is preferred, but the patient may want a family (Giger, 2017).

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Nursing Implications? True or False: In some cases it may be best to not tell the patient about their health information and tell the family instead?

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You would need to check with the patient first, but “less acculturated patients may prefer that the information be given to the family members who will share it as they see fit” (Giger, 2017, p. 651).

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True or False? Cubans are very open with their emotions and therefore open with all personal and health information.

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Personal information or highly sensitive info may be withheld. If HIV/AIDS diagnosis is discussed they may not want to do so with family present. Terminal prognosis or sexuality issues may want to be discussed with older family members (Giger, 2017).

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When someone is passing you in the streets of Cuba you might hear them say "Buenas!” Which means?

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“Greetings are very important in such a way that people greet each other even if they have not met previously. Saying hello when entering a place is very common and is a sign of good manners” (Global Affairs Canada, 2017).

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Who might use a nickname when addressing another person? (select all that apply)

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Nursing Implications: True or False? Loud and direct verbal communication is considered rude?

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Cubans are loud and boisterous in normal conversation and prefer to address issues directly (Giger, 2017 & Global Affairs Canada, 2017). The nurse should be aware that a patient may make commands or requests that are direct, but not meant to be rude.

Cuban American Points for Postes

Question 1 of 1

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What is the official language of Cuba?

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If you are a Cuban woman greeting another woman you would expect to ....

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If you are a male greeting another male you should…

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Non-verbal: What is the most common way to reinforce ideas and emotions non-verbally during a conversation?

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Conversation in this culture is frequently...

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Cuban’s find avoiding eye contact to potentially be a sign of?

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Which of this is considered very offensive and should not be used in the workplace?

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Using silence can be a sign of...

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Nursing Implications: True or False? It is impolite to be loud and interrupt someone during a conversation?

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Nursing Implications: True or False? The best option for an interpreter is anyone who speaks Spanish?

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Nursing Implications? True or False: In some cases it may be best to not tell the patient about their health information and tell the family instead?

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True or False? Cubans are very open with their emotions and therefore open with all personal and health information.

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When someone is passing you in the streets of Cuba you might hear them say "Buenas!” Which means?

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Who might use a nickname when addressing another person? (select all that apply)

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Nursing Implications: True or False? Loud and direct verbal communication is considered rude?

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