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?

Accepted Answer

Nonperson treatment refers to the use of interventions such as medication or physical restraints to manage a patient's behavior during stressful or agitated moments, while allowing the practitioner to focus on providing necessary care. Aversion therapy is a type of behavior modification used to decrease targeted behaviors through negative experiences or associations, and chiropractic and polarity therapies are alternative healthcare modalities that involve physical manipulation or energy balancing, respectively, and are not typically used in the management of acute behavioral disturbances.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A cohesive family can provide support, reminders, and motivation for the person to adhere to their treatment plan, leading to higher adherence rates. Low IQ and lack of money can present barriers to understanding and accessing treatment, respectively. Supplementing a prescribed treatment without consulting with a healthcare provider can also lead to non-adherence if done incorrectly.

Question 3

Health care providers frequently resort to baby talk because

Accepted Answer

Health care providers often underestimate their patients' level of understanding about an illness and may resort to using baby talk. However, it is important to communicate with patients in clear and concise language, using medical terms as appropriate, to ensure that they fully understand their condition and treatment options.

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

Accepted Answer

Health illiteracy refers to a patient's inability to understand basic health information and navigate the healthcare system. This includes difficulty in following medical prescriptions or comprehending test results. Faulty communication may also play a role in health illiteracy, but the root cause is the patient's lack of understanding. Negative information and ethical dilemmas are not directly related to this issue.

Question 5

Older patients are less likely than younger patients to

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that older patients are less likely to receive aggressive medical interventions such as resuscitation in emergency rooms, potentially due to ageist attitudes among medical staff. This can lead to lower survival rates in emergency situations.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Nonadherence refers to patients not following through with the behaviors and treatments recommended by their healthcare providers. Malingering refers to pretending to have symptoms or be sick for some sort of external motivation. Appraisal delay refers to the time it takes for a person to recognize a health problem and seek treatment. Negative affectivity refers to a personality trait characterized by negative emotions and mood. Only nonadherence fits the description of patients not adopting recommended behaviors and treatments.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

HIV treatment adherence is notably high among patients due to the critical importance of maintaining a strict regimen to manage the virus effectively, prevent the development of resistance, and reduce the risk of transmission. The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires consistent adherence to ensure viral suppression and improve overall health outcomes.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If the treatment has failed, the patient is likely to revisit the physician for further treatment or to address any issues that may have arisen due to the failure of the initial treatment. If the treatment has been successful, the patient may not need to revisit the physician unless they have another issue or need a follow-up appointment. Forgetting to give feedback or being dissatisfied with the physician may also lead to a revisit, but these factors are not as predictable as treatment success or failure.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

When a physician prescribes just bed rest and over-the-counter medications, the patient may feel ignored or like their concerns are not being taken seriously. The physician may need to communicate more effectively with the patient about their diagnosis and treatment plan. In the other options, the physician is either actively treating the patient, clear about their medical history, or visiting them frequently, which are all important aspects of effective patient care.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the features of traditional indemnity plans, where patients have the freedom to choose their healthcare providers and pay for healthcare services on a fee-for-service basis. This plan is also known as a "fee-for-service" or "indemnity" plan, which has been a traditional model for health insurance. Option A describes a plan specific to students, B explains a PPO (preferred provider organization), and D refers to a POS (point-of-service) plan where patients have more restrictions on choosing providers than in traditional indemnity plans.

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

Accepted Answer

Rita's special training and affiliation with private practice physicians suggest that she is a nurse practitioner, which is a nursing role with advanced training and responsibilities, including providing routine medical care, prescribing treatment, and attending to chronically ill patients. Lay practitioners do not have formal medical training, physician's assistants have a different scope of practice than nurse practitioners, and counselors focus on mental health and emotional issues rather than medical care.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Inattentiveness on the part of the physician can erode communication between a patient and physician as it leads to the patient feeling unheard and unimportant. Enthusiasm and shared decision making, on the other hand, can improve communication, while hyperactivity may not necessarily erode communication but may be perceived as distracting or unprofessional.

Question 14

Patients who seek treatment for psychological disorders usually evoke

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, patients seeking treatment for psychological disorders have historically received negative reactions from physicians due to stigma and lack of understanding of mental health issues. However, efforts have been made to improve this in recent years through education and advocacy.

Question 15

_____ patients usually present an exaggerated picture of their symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Neurotic patients are known to have an excessive focus on their emotional or physical symptoms and tend to exaggerate their symptoms. Geriatric patients refer to older adults, low-risk and rising-risk are not relevant in this context.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Adherence is typically highest when advice is perceived to be medical, as patients are more likely to follow recommendations related to their health and well-being. Social, psychological, and vocational advice may also be important, but they may not be as directly relevant or impactful to the patient's health outcomes.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Patient depersonalization can provide emotional protection for healthcare providers, allowing them to maintain professional boundaries and cope with the emotional demands of their job. However, it is important to note that depersonalization should not be the default approach to patient care, and that it can have negative consequences if not balanced with empathy and compassion.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Chronic illnesses pose uncertainties and raise questions about prognosis, which can be more challenging for physicians to manage compared to acute illnesses.

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

Accepted Answer

The doctor is using medical terminology or jargon ("malignant neoplasm" instead of the more commonly understood term "cancer") to explain Shirley's condition, which she finds difficult to fully comprehend.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Lack of feedback from patients can prevent providers from understanding areas needing improvement, thus limiting learning opportunities.

Quiz 9: Patients,providers,and Treatments