Deck 9: Patients,providers,and Treatments

Question 1

Which of the following treatments is more likely to be employed during stressful moments to keep the patient quiet and to enable the practitioner to concentrate?

A)aversion therapy
B)nonperson treatment
C)chiropractic medicine
D)polarity therapy

Answer 1

nonperson treatment

Question 2

In which of the following conditions is treatment adherence likely to be the highest?

A)when a person has low IQ
B)when a person lives in a cohesive family
C)when a person has no money
D)when a person supplements a prescribed treatment

Answer 2

when a person lives in a cohesive family

Question 3

Health care providers frequently resort to baby talk because

A)they realize that patients are ill and are not in the right frame of mind to interact as adults.
B)they often underestimate their patients' level of understanding about an illness.
C)they assume that all their patients are completely unaware of medical terms.
D)they are trained to use baby talk with children who come for treatment.

Answer 3

they often underestimate their patients' level of understanding about an illness.

Question 4

When patients lack basic skills needed to adhere to medical prescriptions,comprehend the meaning of their risk factors,or interpret the results of tests from physicians,it is known as

A)faulty communication.
B)health illiteracy.
C)negative information.
D)ethical dilemma.

Question 5

Older patients are less likely than younger patients to

A)be resuscitated in emergency rooms.
B)survive automobile accidents.
C)seek medical care when required.
D)suffer from traumatic stress disorders.

Question 6

When patients do not adopt the behaviors and treatments that their providers recommend,it results in

A)malingering.
B)appraisal delay.
C)negative affectivity.
D)nonadherence.

Question 7

Which of the following diseases is known to have high treatment adherence among patients?

A)sleep disorders
B)diabetes
C)HIV
D)pulmonary disease

Question 8

In which of the following conditions is a patient likely to revisit a physician after initial treatment?

A)when the treatment has failed
B)when the treatment has been successful
C)when the patient has forgotten to give feedback to the physician
D)when the patient is dissatisfied with the physician

Question 9

Qualities of the interaction between a practitioner and a patient can perpetuate

A)healthy communication.
B)faulty communication.
C)feelings of discomfort in the practitioner.
D)neuroticism in the patient.

Question 10

In which of the following cases does a patient feel ignored by a physician?

A)when the physician is systematically diagnosing and treating the patient
B)when the physician prescribes bed rest and over-the-counter medications
C)when the physician is clear about the patient's medical history
D)when an admitted patient is visited by the physician twice a day

Question 11

According to the _____ plan,patients select their own doctors and hospitals and pay on a fee-for-service basis.

A)students' medical
B)preferred-provider organization
C)traditional indemnity
D)point-of-service.

Question 12

Rita is trained in traditional nursing and has also received special training in primary care.She is affiliated with a group of private practice physicians and sees her own patients.Her responsibilities involve providing routine medical care,prescribing treatment,and attending to the chronically ill.Rita is a

A)lay practitioner.
B)nurse practitioner.
C)physician's assistant.
D)counselor.

Question 13

Which of the following is a provider behavior that erodes communication between a patient and a physician?

A)enthusiasm
B)inattentiveness
C)hyperactivity
D)shared decision making

Question 14

Patients who seek treatment for psychological disorders usually evoke

A)positive thoughts about their environment.
B)equally serious physical symptoms.
C)positive reactions from physicians.
D)negative reactions from physicians.

Question 15

_____ patients usually present an exaggerated picture of their symptoms.

A)Geriatric
B)Neurotic
C)Low-risk
D)Rising-risk

Question 16

Adherence is likely to be highest when advice is perceived to be

A)social.
B)psychological.
C)vocational.
D)medical.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is an advantage of patient depersonalization?

A)It facilitates progressive patient-provider communication.
B)It provides emotional protection for the provider.
C)It abolishes sexism in medical practice.
D)It enhances the quality of technical care.

Question 18

Physicians prefer to treat an acute illness compared to a chronic illness because

A)acute illnesses require less than two physician consultations.
B)chronic illnesses can increase a physician's distress over having to give bad news.
C)acute illnesses pose uncertainties and raise questions about diagnosis.
D)chronic illnesses pose uncertainties and raise questions about prognosis.

Question 19

Shirley has a routine medical check-up,and her doctor finds that she has unregulated cell growth in one of her kidneys,which is an indicator of malignant neoplasm (cancer).He tells her that it is a case of malignant neoplasm,and if left untreated,the infection will spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system.He asks her to undergo a few more tests and to start therapy and medication immediately.Shirley understands that she had a serious condition,but she is able to comprehend only a few of the terms used by her doctor.In this scenario,the doctor is

A)acquiring an informed consent from his patient.
B)using jargon to explain the seriousness of the condition.
C)resorting to baby talk and simplistic explanations with his patient.
D)forming a negative stereotype of his patient.

Question 20

Which of the following is a reason for the lack of learning opportunities for providers?

A)lack of feedback from patients
B)negative feedback from patients
C)negative attitudes of providers
D)patients' fear of providers

Question 21

Which of the following best defines cure as a function in a hospital?

A)maintaining the infrastructure and developing the premises for future growth
B)performing treatment actions to restore patients to good health
C)ensuring that a patient's emotional and physical state is in balance
D)ensuring the smooth functioning of the system and the flow of resources,services,and personnel

Question 22

Which of the following methods should be followed by a provider to improve adherence?

A)use medical jargon to emphasize the severity of diseases
B)give clear,written instructions on the exact treatment regimen
C)adopt a businesslike attitude rather than a friendly one
D)confine questionnaires merely to gathering objective medical information

Question 23

Which of the following is a factor that aggravates burnout?

A)high perceptions of success
B)excessive feedback
C)too much time spent with clients
D)high sense of autonomy

Question 24

_____ treats patients using diluted preparations that cause symptoms similar to those from which the patient suffers.

A)Homeopathy
B)Ayurveda
C)Traditional Chinese Medicine
D)Dietary supplements

Question 25

The _____ model makes it evident that,for practicing good health behaviors and adhering to treatment,one needs the right information,motivation to adhere,and skills to perform a behavior.

A)biopsychosocial
B)transtheoretical
C)health-belief
D)information-motivation-behavioral skills

Question 26

_____ is the most commonly used complementary and alternative medicine therapy among U.S.adults.

A)Progressive relaxation
B)Prayer
C)Deep breathing
D)Chiropractic

Question 27

The practice of modifying and supplementing a prescribed treatment regimen is known as

A)apperception.
B)problem-focused coping.
C)self-regulation.
D)creative nonadherence.

Question 28

Which of the following is an effective way of improving adherence to a treatment?

A)developing a checklist only for patients to follow
B)restricting pharmacists from providing counseling along with prescription medication
C)making adult literacy a national priority
D)writing prescriptions on paper

Question 29

Children who are hospitalized often become dependent when they are on bed rest and rely on staff.This is likely to lead to

A)sublimation.
B)projection.
C)repression.
D)regression.

Question 30

Which of the following is a component of burnout?

A)adherence
B)emotional vigor
C)cynicism
D)high efficacy

Question 31

_____ is an infection that results from exposure to disease in a hospital setting.

A)Anthrax
B)Amoebiasis
C)Balantidiasis
D)Nosocomial

Question 32

_____ is concerned with ensuring the smooth functioning of the system and the flow of resources,services,and personnel.

A)Care
B)Cure
C)Core
D)Coping

Question 33

The line of authority in a private hospital,which is based on technical skill and expertise,is the

A)paramedical line.
B)medical line.
C)administrative line.
D)behavioral care line.

Question 34

Which of the following is the least used complementary and alternative medicine therapy among U.S.adults?

A)natural products
B)chiropractic
C)guided imagery
D)yoga

Question 35

Dietary interventions,which include foods that shift the _____ balance,are a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

A)dong quai
B)qoi
C)yin-yang
D)gu qui

Question 36

The three goals of a hospital's functioning

A)are valid only in government hospitals.
B)have a hierarchical order of importance.
C)can create conflicting demands.
D)are mutually exclusive.

Question 37

Which of the following statements best defines complementary and alternative medicine?

A)It is a diverse group of therapies,products,and medical treatments such as yoga,meditation,and acupuncture,among other treatments.
B)It is an ap?proach to health-related problems and diseases that exam?ines psychological as well as somatic origins.
C)It is a set of techniques designed to keep people from relapsing to prior poor health habits after initial successful behavior modification.
D)It is an unconventional practice in which the spine is manipulated to treat all types of diseases.

Question 38

Which of the following best describes the administrative line in a private hospital?

A)It involves emergency first aid,physiotherapy,and dietetics.
B)It conducts follow-up on behaviorally disturbed patients.
C)It is based on technical skill and expertise.
D)It runs the business of the hospital.

Question 39

_____ involves the humanitarian side of medicine,and it deals with the orientation of the nursing staff.

A)Coping
B)Care
C)Cure
D)Core

Question 40

_____ can result from personal theories about a disorder and its treatment.

A)Secondary gains
B)Negative affectivity
C)Creative nonadherence
D)Faulty communication

Question 41

Poor communication leads to nonadherence of treatment and potential initiation of malpractice litigation.

Question 42

_____ is an alternative medical practice that draws on the body's ability to heal itself.

A)Allopathy
B)Homeopathy
C)Naturopathy
D)Osteopathy

Question 43

An overdose of _____ supplements is associated with increased mortality risk among older women.

A)folic acid
B)citric acid
C)calcium
D)iron

Question 44

Acupuncture not only cures an illness,but also has a(n)_____ effect.

A)cannabis
B)analgesic
C)psychosomatic
D)agonizing

Question 45

The placebo response is so powerful that no drug can be marketed in the United States unless it has been evaluated against a placebo.The standard method for so doing is termed a _____ experiment.

A)single-blind
B)double-blind
C)health
D)positive

Question 46

_____ is a meditative procedure that is especially useful in controlling discomfort related to cancer.

A)Guided imagery
B)Chiropractic
C)Progressive relaxation
D)Hypnosis

Question 47

Faulty communication between a patient and a provider can lead to malpractice suits.

Question 48

In Traditional Chinese Medicine,_____ is used to manipulate the flow of qi.

A)chiropractic
B)osteopathy
C)massage
D)guided imagery

Question 49

Acupuncture usually triggers the release of

A)oxytocin.
B)dopamine.
C)endorphins.
D)ghrelin.

Question 50

Patient-centered care involves providing patients with information,involving them in decisions regarding care,and considering psychosocial issues such as social support needs.

Question 51

Which of the following practices is included in yoga?

A)hypnosis
B)dietary supplements
C)psychosomatic medications
D)breathing techniques

Question 52

When a patient pays a provider directly for his or her services,a colleague orientation is developed.

Question 53

Which of the following is the central tenet of naturopathy medical system?

A)Fasting and dieting practices are sufficient to prevent and treat diseases.
B)Natural food and food constituents should be monitored as they affect gene expression.
C)An environmental stimulus is capable of eliciting a particular body behaviour.
D)The body can heal itself through diet,exercise,sunlight,and fresh air.

Question 54

_____ involves performing adjustments on the spine and joints to correct misalignments that are believed to both prevent and cure illness.

A)Chiropractic medicine
B)Allopathy
C)Meditation
D)Ayurvedic medicine

Question 55

A _____ diet restricts vegetarian consumption primarily to grains,cereals,and vegetables,and it requires greater attention to nutritional content.

A)macrobiotic
B)vegan
C)kangatarian
D)flexitarian

Question 56

_____ meditation teaches people to strive for a state of mind marked by awareness,focus on the present moment,and acceptance and acknowledgement without becoming distracted or distressed.

A)Heart rhythm
B)Guided visualization
C)Mindfulness
D)Transcendental

Question 57

In _____ treatment,long,thin needles are inserted into designated areas of the body that theoretically influence the areas in which a patient is experiencing a disorder.

A)acupuncture
B)osteopathic
C)homeopathic
D)naturopathic

Question 58

A(n)_____ is any medical procedure that produces an effect in a patient because of its therapeutic intent and not because of its chemical or physical nature.

A)ablation
B)angiogram
C)autopsy
D)placebo

Question 59

The duration of a typical physician's assistant program is two years.

Question 60

Mindfulness meditation is known to be an effective treatment for a functional disorder known as

A)autophagy.
B)fibromyalgia.
C)encopresis.
D)pica.

Question 61

The functioning of a hospital typically revolves around the goals of cure,care,and core.These goals are never in conflict.

Question 62

People turn to complementary and alternative medicine therapies after their disorders have been successfully treated by traditional medicine.

Question 63

What does the setting imply in the nature of patient-provider communication?

Question 64

Briefly explain patients' contributions to faulty communication.

Question 65

Providers who exude warmth,confidence,and empathy get weaker placebo effects than providers who are remote and formal.

Question 66

Patient A is preoperative.If the roommate is postoperative,patient A is likely to have better pre- and postoperative adjustment.

Question 67

Patients are remarkably good at predicting their adherence to treatment regimens.

Question 68

List the reasons why the health care practitioner can be an effective agent of behavior change.

Question 69

Your brother calls to inform you that his nine-year-old son is being hospitalized because of a fracture.What advice would you give your brother to minimize any adverse reactions that your nephew might experience while being hospitalized?

Question 70

Define placebo and its function as a methodological tool.