Completion of this instructional unit demonstrates knowledge of health concerns and associated strategies to aid in the provision of health care for the American Indian population.
Upon completion of the challenges required for this instructional unit, you will be able to:
- Identify major health issues in the Native American population.
- Describe strategies a nurse can employ to assist a patient with diabetes prevention.
- List suicide risk factors that are particular to American Indian/Alaska Native People.
- Relate resources to assist in the health care of American Indian/Alaska Native People.
- List reasons why the Native American population is at a higher risk for alcoholism.
Challenge 1: Escape the Impact of Historical Trauma
How can the impact of historical trauma be overcome? Work through this elearning module created in the style of an “escape room” to explore health concerns and the impact of historical trauma on the Native Indian population in greater detail. The module also offers intervention strategies that nurses can implement.
To achieve this challenge, work through the elearning module, Considerations in the Care of the American Indian, and provide answers to the following questions:
- What are three major health issues in the Native American population?
- Describe two steps a nurse can take to assist a patient with diabetes prevention.
- List three risk factors that are particular to the American Indian/Alaska Native People.
- List three reasons why the Native American population is at a higher risk for alcoholism.
Challenge 2: Knowledge Check
In this challenge, you will answer a series of questions to demonstrate your understanding of the content acquired in the previous challenge. You must answer all questions correctly to achieve this challenge.