Deck 3: Psychosocial Predictors of Behavior Change

Question 1

Which statement best describes the Health Belief Model of behavior change?

A) It is a process that emphasizes stages of change that occur over time
B) It requires individuals to move through the stages of change in a nonlinear manner
C) It takes a psychosocial approach to understanding motivations for change
D) Its effectiveness is influenced by an individual's intentions for change and feelings of control

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which treatment factor is associated with the lowest adherence rates?

A) Number of medications
B) Amount of family support
C) Need to make a major lifestyle change
D) Ease of understanding instructions

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which has been proven to improve a patient's knowledge and adherence to diet and medication?

A) Encouraging more exercise
B) Having patients teach back information
C) Instructing the patient to lose weight
D) Suggesting the patient eat better

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which has been identified as a predictor of nonadherence and difficulty with lifestyle change?

A) Taking more than one maintenance medication
B) Having a mental health illness
C) Having minimal health insurance coverage
D) Believing in holistic medicine

Question 5

Which health problem has the largest adverse impact on a chronic illness?

A) Diabetes
B) Depression
C) Heart failure
D) Lung disease

Question 6

Which action should be expected in a patient with low health literacy?

A) Seeks healthcare at first sign of an issue
B) Adheres to dietary recommendations
C) Follows medication schedule the greatest
D) Requires inpatient hospitalization the most

Question 7

Which term should be used to describe the patient who can achieve a goal and carry out a prescribed care regimen?

A) Resilience
B) Satisficing
C) Compliance
D) Self-efficacious

Question 8

Which behavior may be demonstrated by a patient with a poor health perception?

A) Motivated to change
B) Decreased adherence
C) Increased compliance
D) Enhanced self-efficacy

Question 9

Which approach should be used for a patient with an avoidant coping style?

A) Seek avenues for change
B) Identify steps to enhance self-management
C) Collaborate with healthcare professionals
D) Accept the patient as a passive recipient of care

Question 10

Which personality style has been used to predict adherence to taking cholesterol-lowering medication?

A) Openness
B) Extroversion
C) Agreeableness
D) Conscientiousness

Question 11

Which characteristic influences a patient's likelihood to be counseled to improve poor behaviors?

A) Health problem
B) Education level
C) Employment status
D) Socioeconomic status

Question 12

Which has been shown to have improved after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act?

A) Obesity
B) Alcohol intake
C) Preventive care
D) Smoking cessation

Question 13

Which might occur when a patient with a chronic illness lives alone?

A) Continued poor health behaviors
B) Reduced number of healthcare barriers
C) Increased adherence to medication regimen
D) Decreased caloric intake

Question 14

Which is most likely to occur when a patient believes that both physical and emotional needs are being met?

A) The person resists making further changes
B) The person adheres to the recommended care regimen
C) The person seeks assistance with obtaining medications
D) The person seeks more self-care information from the Internet

Question 15

Which action can be used to overcome the psychosocial barrier of poor understanding?

A) Simplify the regimen or plan
B) Integrate health technologies
C) Uncover health beliefs and attitudes
D) Communicate openly and collaboratively