Question 1

The goals of cure,care,and core orientations in a hospital setting are discrete and never in conflict.

Accepted Answer

The goals of cure, care, and core orientations in a hospital setting can sometimes be in conflict. For example, focusing too much on the cure orientation may lead to neglecting the care and core orientations, such as providing emotional support to patients or maintaining a high standard of ethics in healthcare. A balance between these orientations is necessary for optimal patient outcomes.

Question 2

Children exposed to _______________ interventions exhibited the fewest maladaptive behaviors while hospitalized.

Accepted Answer

Coping-skills interventions are designed to teach children adaptive coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety. Research suggests that children who receive coping-skills interventions exhibit fewer maladaptive behaviors while hospitalized.

Question 3

Estimates of nonadherence vary from a low of 15 percent to more than 93 percent.

Accepted Answer

Estimates of nonadherence do vary widely, with some studies reporting rates as low as 15 percent and others reporting rates as high as 93 percent. However, it is important to note that the true rate of nonadherence is difficult to determine and can vary depending on the population being studied and the methods used to measure adherence.

Question 4

Explain how hospitalization may affect patients' sense of personal control.What reactions are commonly observed?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

For children,adverse reactions to hospitalization are entirely due to separation anxiety.

Accepted Answer

While separation anxiety can certainly be a factor in children's adverse reactions to hospitalization, there may be other causes as well, such as fear of unfamiliar environments, pain or discomfort associated with medical procedures, and disruption to daily routine and activities.

Question 6

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

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Question 7

How have recent changes in the American health care delivery system affected the provider-patient relationship?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Malpractice litigation has become more common as medicine becomes more complex.

Accepted Answer

As medical procedures and treatments become more advanced and intricate, there is a higher chance of something going wrong. This has led to an increase in malpractice lawsuits.

Question 9

The most common adverse response by children to hospitalization is

Accepted Answer

Anxiety is the most common adverse response by children to hospitalization, as it is a new and unfamiliar environment that can be scary and unsettling for young patients. While lack of information about medical procedures and high levels of personal control can also be contributors to negative experiences in the hospital, anxiety is typically the primary concern.

Question 10

found that male and female physicians preferred female patients.

Accepted Answer

There is no general evidence or consensus that male and female physicians prefer female patients. Preferences can vary widely among individual physicians and are influenced by many factors, including personal experiences and specialties.

Question 11

Explain how attributes of both patients and their health care providers contribute to faulty communication in the medical setting.

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Question 12

Studies of the effects of presurgical control-enhancing interventions suggest that

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that providing preoperative information about procedures and sensations that can be expected has a beneficial effect on patients' physical and emotional adjustment. This can help reduce anxiety and increase feelings of control and preparedness.

Question 13

The typical physicians' assistant program lasts two years.

Accepted Answer

The typical physicians' assistant program lasts two years.

Question 14

Patient A is preoperative.If her roommate is post-operative,Patient A is likely to have better pre-and post-operative adjustment than if her roommate is also pre-operative.

Accepted Answer

Having a post-operative roommate may provide Patient A with information and support that could benefit her pre-and post-operative adjustment. On the other hand, having a pre-operative roommate may lead to more anxiety and uncertainty about the upcoming surgery.

Question 15

Summarize the research investigating the effectiveness of control-enhancing interventions for both adults and children.

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Question 16

Your brother calls to inform you that his nine-year-old son is being hospitalized.Based on the research in the text,what advice would you give him to minimize any adverse reactions that your nephew might experience?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The number of psychologists in hospital settings has _______________ over the past 10 years.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, the number of psychologists in hospital settings has increased. The phrase "has doubled" indicates a significant increase. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 18

The colleague orientation of the third-party system makes it more necessary for physicians to please patients.

Accepted Answer

The statement is not necessarily true as the orientation of a third-party system does not inherently increase the need for physicians to please patients. The focus of third-party systems is often on administrative and financial processes rather than direct patient satisfaction.

Question 19

DRGs have had a significant effect on modern medical care in that they encourage the early detection and treatment of medical complications.

Accepted Answer

DRGs, or Diagnosis-Related Groups, are a payment system used by hospitals to categorize patients with similar medical conditions and treatments. This system incentivizes hospitals to provide efficient and effective care to patients, as they are paid a set rate for each DRG category. This has led to a focus on early detection and treatment of complications, as prompt care can lead to shorter hospital stays and lower costs, both of which benefit the hospital financially under the DRG system.

Question 20

Advanced-practice nurses have fewer than two years of basic nursing education.

Accepted Answer

Advanced-practice nurses have completed additional education beyond the basic nursing education, typically a master's degree or higher, which takes more than two years.

Quiz 15: Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

The goals of cure,care,and core orientations in a hospital setting are discrete and never in conflict.

Children exposed to _______________ interventions exhibited the fewest maladaptive behaviors while hospitalized.

Estimates of nonadherence vary from a low of 15 percent to more than 93 percent.

Explain how hospitalization may affect patients' sense of personal control.What reactions are commonly observed?

For children,adverse reactions to hospitalization are entirely due to separation anxiety.

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

How have recent changes in the American health care delivery system affected the provider-patient relationship?

Malpractice litigation has become more common as medicine becomes more complex.

The most common adverse response by children to hospitalization is

found that male and female physicians preferred female patients.

Explain how attributes of both patients and their health care providers contribute to faulty communication in the medical setting.

Studies of the effects of presurgical control-enhancing interventions suggest that

The typical physicians' assistant program lasts two years.

Patient A is preoperative.If her roommate is post-operative,Patient A is likely to have better pre-and post-operative adjustment than if her roommate is also pre-operative.

Summarize the research investigating the effectiveness of control-enhancing interventions for both adults and children.

Your brother calls to inform you that his nine-year-old son is being hospitalized.Based on the research in the text,what advice would you give him to minimize any adverse reactions that your nephew might experience?

The number of psychologists in hospital settings has _______________ over the past 10 years.

The colleague orientation of the third-party system makes it more necessary for physicians to please patients.

DRGs have had a significant effect on modern medical care in that they encourage the early detection and treatment of medical complications.

Advanced-practice nurses have fewer than two years of basic nursing education.