Multicultural Quiz

Of the more than 100,000 patients that VNSNY provides care to each year, about 20% are Spanish, 3% are Russian, and 2%, Chinese.

How well do you know these cultures? Take this quiz and find out.

1. What is a taboo subject in the Asian culture (especially during Chinese New Year)?
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   Death and dying

2. What is a taboo subject in the Hispanic/Latino culture?
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   Health care proxy forms and DNRs (Do Not Resuscitate) – It goes against the Hispanic/Latino fatalistic mind-frame and faith that God does miracles. You may end up battling God and giving up on hope by signing these documents.

3. What type of health care facility should not be mentioned in front of a Russian patient?
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   Nursing home

4. What is a major Mexican holiday in May?
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   Cinco de Mayo

5. What are lucky Chinese colors?
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   Gold and red

6. What are lucky Chinese numbers?
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   8, 9, or 3

7. What number is considered unlucky in Russia?
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   13

8. When giving flowers to a Russian patient, how many flowers should you NOT give?
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   An even amount. You only bring an even amount of flowers to a funeral.

9. How many Hispanic/Latino countries are there?
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   21 – Three in the Caribbean; one in Europe; seven in North and Central America; and 10 in South America.

10. Who is the decision-maker in an Asian family?
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    The son or number-one-son is the decision-maker in a Chinese household.

11. When visiting a Russian family at home, what should you be prepared to do?
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    Take off your shoes.

Score:
If you answered all 11 questions correctly: Congratulations, you’re batting higher than even Alex Rodriguez.

If you got 4 to 7 questions correct: Excellent

Less than 3 correct: Better study your cultures – and fast. The country’s population is becoming more ethnically and racially diverse every year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2025, 40% of the U.S. population will be a race other than white, up from 31% today (there’ll also be more singles and more senior citizens).