A nurse is caring for a patient of the Alaskan Native culture who is depressed, angry, and withdrawn after recently being terminated from a high-paying occupation. What mental health problem, seen specifically in the American Indian and Alaskan Native
cultures, does the nurse suspect the patient has?
1. Amok
2. Latah
3. Wacinko
4. Windingo
Answer: 3
Explanation: The term Wacinko is used by both the Native American and Native Alaskan cultures. This term pertains to feelings of social withdrawal and anger in response to interpersonal disappoint and rejection. The term Windingo is used by both the Native American and Native Alaskan cultures; however, this term describes an intense urge for cannibalism with disgust for regular food. The term Latah is used by both the Asian and Pacific Islander cultures to describe a startle reaction with defensive behavior. The term Amok is also used by both the Asian and Pacific Islander cultures to describe a sudden outburst of aggression followed by apathy and withdrawal.
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