Question 1

According to the textbook, the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 and 45 years is

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 and 45 years is injury, which includes accidents and intentional injuries such as suicides and homicides. Cancer, infectious disease, and genetic defects are also significant causes of death but do not rank as highly as injury in this age group.

Question 2

In keeping daily records of the stressful events in their lives, patients in pain-management programmes are taught to be very specific about all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Patients in pain-management programs are typically taught to be specific about the time, trigger, and intensity of stress, but not necessarily about how they attempted to control it.

Question 3

Studies of pain suggest that people who are optimistic

Accepted Answer

Optimistic people are more likely to cope with pain directly, such as seeking treatment or engaging in activities that distract from the pain, rather than using avoidance or wishful thinking. Denial is not a recommended coping mechanism for managing pain.

Question 4

Which is an accurate statement regarding injury-prevention programmes for children?

Accepted Answer

Children who participated in safety skills programmes have shown retention of what they learned, indicating the effectiveness of these programmes in instilling lasting safety awareness and skills.

Question 5

According to Holroyd et al.(1984), biofeedback may decrease pain because it

Accepted Answer

Instilling a sense of control over the pain is a well-established mechanism by which biofeedback can reduce pain.

Question 6

Although the improvement is only moderate, relaxation techniques have been shown to have a positive effect on

Accepted Answer

Relaxation techniques have been shown to have a positive effect on headaches, hypertension, and pain. While the improvement may only be moderate, these techniques are non-invasive and can be used as a complementary therapy alongside traditional medical treatment.

Question 7

The only effective prevention strategy currently available for reducing the spread of AIDS appears to be

Accepted Answer

Changing high-risk behaviour is the only effective prevention strategy currently available for reducing the spread of AIDS.

Question 8

The leading preventable cause of death in the Unites States is ______________.

Accepted Answer

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, contributing to various diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses.

Question 9

In a comprehensive headache-treatment programme, 55% of people who were low users of analgesic medications achieved at least a __________ reduction in headache severity and frequency.

Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that 55% of low users of analgesic medications achieved at least a 50% reduction in headache severity and frequency.

Question 10

Chronic use of pain medications to treat headaches

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Question 11

Injury-prevention programmes have been used to teach children about

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Injury-prevention programs often cover a range of safety topics, including escaping fires, crossing streets safely, and riding bikes safely, to ensure comprehensive safety education for children.

Question 12

For coping with chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome and hypertension, ________ is considered generally more effective than either ___________ or ______________alone.

Accepted Answer

A stress-management programme is generally more effective for coping with chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and hypertension than biofeedback or relaxation techniques alone, as it often incorporates multiple strategies, including relaxation and biofeedback, providing a more comprehensive approach.

Question 13

Cognitive therapy is used in stress-management programmes to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and developing coping strategies, not on encouraging confrontational behavior like telling off people.

Question 14

Individuals who are high users of pain-relieving medications are _______ to benefit from pain management programmes than less frequent users.

Accepted Answer

High users of pain-relieving medications may have developed a dependency or tolerance, making it harder for them to benefit from pain management programs compared to less frequent users.

Question 15

With regard to the epidemic of AIDS in Africa, an individual is most likely to become HIV positive following

Accepted Answer

Heterosexual transmission is the most common mode of HIV transmission in Africa, where the epidemic is primarily driven by heterosexual sex with an infected partner.

Question 16

Comprehensive pain-management programmes usually include programmes for teaching patients about

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive pain-management programs often incorporate both relaxation and meditation techniques to help patients manage pain by reducing stress and improving mental well-being.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common behaviours that put us at risk for physical disorders?

Accepted Answer

Watching too much TV is not typically classified as one of the top three behaviors that directly put us at risk for physical disorders, unlike unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, and smoking.

Question 18

Recent clinical studies indicate that it is a good pain-relieving strategy to use biofeedback in conjunction with

Accepted Answer

Recent clinical studies have shown that biofeedback in combination with relaxation procedures is an effective pain-relieving strategy, and may reduce the need for medication or psychotherapy. The use of a placebo would not be a recommended strategy for pain relief, as it involves deception and can be ethically problematic.

Question 19

In a stressful events record, clients in a pain-management programme are asked to record

Accepted Answer

Clients in a pain-management program are typically asked to record both the thoughts that occur during stress and the somatic symptoms they experience, as this comprehensive approach helps in understanding and managing their pain better.

Question 20

Mandla has just been diagnosed with cancer.His initial response is to deny the seriousness of his condition.This type of coping mechanism

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