Deck 13: Navigating Medical Self-Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Health and Wellness

Question 1

Medical self-care is defined as

A) decisions and actions a person can take to cope with medical problems.
B) learning about health care systems and services.
C) practicing alternative medicine and/or using home remedies.
D) a substitute for professional care.

Answer 1

decisions and actions a person can take to cope with medical problems.

Question 2

Which of the following can be measured objectively, usually by a health care provider during a. physical or checkup?

A) allergy
B) stroke
C) sign
D) symptom

Answer 2

sign

Question 3

What is the term for the result of injury or illness that is subjectively perceived by the patient?

A) anxiety attack
B) stroke
C) sign
D) symptom

Answer 3

symptom

Question 4

What is the term for symptoms that appear prior to the onset of an illness?

A) predrome
B) prodrome
C) pildrome
D) postdrome

Question 5

Two recommended online resources designed to assist in interpreting signs and symptoms are the ______Online and the Family Physicians Web site.

A) Merck Manual
B) McCall Manual
C) Meyers Manual
D) Miller Manual

Question 6

Which of the following is a condition of general weakness caused by physical trauma or extreme pain or fear?

A) hemorrhage
B) diabetes
C) stroke
D) shock

Question 7

Treating a person in shock includes all but which of the following?

A) have the person stand up
B) cover the person with a blanket
C) check pulse and breathing
D) treat obvious wounds

Question 8

What have been the top-selling prescription drugs in the United States for the past decade?

A) weight loss products
B) medications for anxiety
C) medications for depression
D) medicines to treat high cholesterol

Question 9

Which of the following has been the best-selling prescription drug every year since 2000?

A) Lipitor
B) Valium
C) Prozac
D) Paxil

Question 10

The top three types of OTC medications are those for treating colds and coughs, pain, and

A) allergies.
B) heartburn.
C) diarrhea.
D) constipation.

Question 11

What agency is responsible for approving over-the-counter medications?

A) DEA
B) no agency
C) USDA
D) FDA

Question 12

Which of the following pain relievers is NOT an NSAID?

A) aspirin
B) ibuprofen
C) acetaminophen
D) naproxen

Question 13

Due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, children with fever should not be given medications containing which substance?

A) aspirin
B) ibuprofen
C) acetaminophen
D) naproxen

Question 14

Why are antihistamines included as an ingredient in some cold medicines?

A) to reduce fever
B) to dry nasal passages
C) to suppress coughing
D) to alleviate aches and pains

Question 15

Why is dextromethorphan included as an ingredient in cough medications?

A) to suppress coughing
B) to thin mucus
C) to alleviate pain
D) to reduce postnasal drip

Question 16

According to a recent estimate by the Institute of Medicine, three out of ten American adults take ______different medications in any given week.

A) one or two
B) two or three
C) three or four
D) five or more

Question 17

Cosmetic plastic surgery is elective surgery, typically used to

A) reconstruct facial and body defects.
B) remove unwanted hair.
C) reshape normal facial and body structures.
D) create symmetry in the musculature.

Question 18

Factors in the decision to get a tattoo include the fact that

A) tattoos cannot be removed.
B) tattoo dyes have been used for millennia, are plant-based, and are safe.
C) tattoo procedures can cause disease, infection, and allergic reactions.
D) tattoo parlors follow standardized regulations.

Question 19

As an active participant in your own health care, you need to inform yourself about all of the following EXCEPT

A) various medical tests and treatments.
B) finding a doctor who will give you a definite answer.
C) maintaining a complete personal medical record.
D) preparing for a hospital stay.

Question 20

A primary care physician is typically

A) a specialist in the disease the patient has.
B) a family practitioner or internist.
C) not board-certified.
D) the final contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern.

Question 21

Which factor is NOT considered a potential communication barrier in the patient-doctor relationship?

A) compassion
B) intimidation
C) fear
D) embarrassment

Question 22

What is the term for documents in which people specify what type of medical care they want if they become incapacitated or too sick to express their wishes?

A) letters of consent
B) proxy directions
C) living decision
D) advance directives

Question 23

A CBC (complete blood count) is a routine test that provides information about

A) what drugs are present in the patient's blood.
B) white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
C) glucose levels in the blood.
D) enzymes present in the blood.

Question 24

A urinalysis is used to screen for all of the following EXCEPT

A) anemia.
B) urinary tract infections.
C) kidney disorders.
D) metabolic disease.

Question 25

What is an MRI primarily used to evaluate?

A) bone fractures
B) abnormalities found in the blood
C) the kidney filtration system
D) soft tissue structures around the bones

Question 26

The more complex your illness or disease, the more likely it is for your doctor to

A) charge you more for an office visit.
B) refer you to another primary care doctor for a second opinion.
C) refer you to a specialist for an expert opinion.
D) discontinue the doctor-patient relationship.

Question 27

To reduce the risk of medical errors, all test results should be discussed with whom?

A) your lawyer
B) your doctor
C) a laboratory professional
D) a hospital administrator

Question 28

When you organize the paperwork in your personal health records, the general information category should include

A) medical exam results, blood profiles, and measures such as height, weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure.
B) a list of all prescription drugs you have taken, along with drug allergies and side effects.
C) a record of all medical costs and insurance information, including a description of coverage.
D) specific medical conditions and your will.

Question 29

The best way to have access to the services of the health care system and receive quality care is to

A) live in or near a metropolitan area.
B) have enough money to afford quality health care services.
C) have "good" health insurance.
D) have a health care practitioner in the family.

Question 30

What is the most common term for an insurance company?

A) the health care provider
B) the economic support agency
C) the insurance carrier
D) a resource of indemnity

Question 31

What is the term for the amount of money the subscriber pays to maintain a health insurance policy?

A) prepay
B) deductible
C) co-payment
D) premium

Question 32

Many insurance plans have a deductible, which is

A) the amount of money a subscriber must pay for medical services before the insurance company will start paying.
B) the amount of money paid to the insurance provider prior to coverage and then each month during coverage.
C) the expense incurred for a visit to the hospital.
D) a predetermined fee the patient pays out of pocket for each doctor visit.

Question 33

What is the term for services not covered by the insurance policy?

A) premiums
B) exclusions
C) deductibles
D) subscriptions

Question 34

What percentage of Americans receive insurance coverage through employer-sponsored plans?

A) 25
B) 40
C) 60
D) 75

Question 35

The two basic types of private health insurance plans in the United States are managed care and

A) double indemnity service.
B) a medical service plan.
C) fee for service.
D) provisional service.

Question 36

What type of HMO includes a free-standing facility owned by the HMO where all the doctors and clinical professionals are salaried employees?

A) Staff Model
B) Group Model
C) Independent Practice Association
D) Point-of-Service

Question 37

What HMO structure has private practice physicians contracting with the HMO to see HMO patients at a prenegotiated rate?

A) Staff Model
B) Group Model
C) Independent Practice Association
D) Point-of-Service

Question 38

What is federal health insurance for the elderly called?

A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) Social Security
D) U.S. Managed Care

Question 39

Americans whose income is below the poverty line may receive coverage through ______, a program funded jointly by the federal and state governments.

A) PPO
B) Medicaid
C) Medicare
D) HMO

Question 40

Health literacy encompasses a working knowledge of all the following EXCEPT

A) how to access answers to personal health questions.
B) effective communication.
C) understanding databases.
D) self-directed learning.

Question 41

Which type of health care do younger adults most commonly need?

A) acute care
B) chronic care
C) palliative care
D) hospital care

Question 42

Which of the following is a benefit of preventive care?

A) It requires specialized physicians.
B) It is less costly.
C) It is only used when a person is sick.
D) It requires no physician involvement.

Question 43

Our personal actions, especially those related to ______, are the most important steps to preventive health care.

A) working
B) socializing
C) exercising
D) saving money

Question 44

Changing a health behavior is challenging, particularly because social conditioning and environmental design often

A) favor health-compromising behaviors.
B) compromise financial stability.
C) compromise the outcome of change.
D) take too long.

Question 45

Which of the following factors is most important in determining health?

A) upbringing
B) job training
C) intelligence
D) lifestyle

Question 46

A drug is a substance used in diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of an illness or disease.

Question 47

A prescription drug can be sold by a store owner when authorized by a written prescription from a medical practitioner.

Question 48

The common brand name for acetaminophen is Advil.

Question 49

Although individual responses vary widely, decongestants may cause drowsiness and antihistamines may cause insomnia.

Question 50

Part of medical self-care includes knowing when to bypass primary care providers and go straight to specialists.

Question 51

A good way to choose a doctor is to ask your family, friends, and coworkers for recommendations.

Question 52

You need not prepare for your first office visit; the doctor will know what questions to ask you.

Question 53

Advance directives are documents (such as a living will and power of attorney) that specify the type of medical care you want if you are too sick to express your wishes.

Question 54

If you feel uncertain about a recommendation for a major surgical or medical treatment, you should not seek a second opinion unless your doctor agrees.

Question 55

The predominant type of health insurance in the United States until the latter part of the twentieth century was the fee-for-service plan, also known as a traditional indemnity plan.

Question 56

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) are groups of health care providers and hospitals who negotiate plans with health care agencies.

Question 57

A Health Maintenance Organization is a type of managed care in which the consumer pays little or no copayment for services and the services may be rationed.

Question 58

The most comprehensive definition of good health is the absence of disease and illness.

Question 59

Young adults don't have to worry about preventive care because chronic disease is less common before middle age.

Question 60

Preventive care has received little emphasis in the past because most medical systems are designed to treat and cure illness, not prevent it.

Question 61

List four questions you would ask yourself in preparing to deal with medical problems or emergencies.

Question 62

List five precautions for the safe storage and use of medications.

Question 63

In deciding whether a doctor is right for you, list five questions that might be helpful to ask.

Question 64

List four strategies that will reduce the risk of medical errors when you are in a hospital.

Question 65

Identify at least six action steps to maintaining personal health.