Question 1

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items
-Provide care for individuals needing long-term medical and personal care

Accepted Answer

Nursing homes provide long-term medical and personal care for individuals who need it, while hospitals are generally focused on providing acute medical care for shorter periods of time. Home health care refers to medical care provided in a patient's home, rather than in a hospital or nursing home setting. Medicare and universal health care are both health care systems or insurance programs, but do not provide direct care to individuals in the same way that hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care providers do.

Question 2

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items
-A less expensive option than inpatient care for individuals with chronic illnesses

Accepted Answer

Home health care is a less expensive option than inpatient care for individuals with chronic illnesses.

Answer: A, B 
 Hospitals and nursing homes typically provide inpatient care rather than a less expensive option for individuals with chronic illnesses.

Answer: D, E
 Medicare and universal health care are not institutions, but rather healthcare systems or programs. They do not directly provide care, but may offer coverage for certain healthcare services.

Question 3

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items
-Major factor is not having pain

Accepted Answer

Treatment delay refers to the postponement of seeking medical care, often because the individual does not perceive their symptoms as serious or painful enough to warrant immediate attention.

Question 4

Bao has a rash on his leg and is trying to decide if he should get some over-the-counter ointment at the pharmacy or go to a dermatologist. Bao is experiencing illness delay.

Accepted Answer

Bao is delaying seeking medical attention for his rash, which is a form of illness delay.

Question 5

Bert had some symptoms about which he was concerned. He asked his wife and co?workers about them and was urged to contact a doctor. These people constituted a lay referral system.

Accepted Answer

A lay referral system is a network of non-medically trained individuals who provide advice and guidance to others about seeking healthcare. In this scenario, Bert's wife and co-workers acted as a lay referral system by encouraging him to see a doctor.

Question 6

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items
-Canada's publicly funded health insurance program.

Accepted Answer

Medicare is Canada's publicly funded health insurance program which provides universal health care coverage to eligible residents. It covers medically necessary hospital, physician, and diagnostic services. Choices A, B, and C refer to specific types of health care institutions or services and do not accurately describe Canada's universal health care system.

Question 7

Your friend, Tim, has to undergo painful back surgery.The Health Belief Model would predict that he will be reluctant about the surgery unless some definite improvement in his back pain was possible.

Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model suggests that individuals are more likely to take action to prevent or treat an illness or injury if they perceive themselves as being susceptible to the condition, and if they believe that the recommended course of action (in this case, back surgery) will result in significant benefit (in this case, the relief of back pain). Therefore, if Tim does not believe that the surgery will improve his back pain, he may be reluctant to undergo the procedure.

Question 8

Patients rate physician characteristics such as sensitivity and warmth as more critical than
physician competency levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients rate physician characteristics such as sensitivity...

Question 9

Practitioners tend to overestimate the degree to which patients comply with medical treatments.

Accepted Answer

This is a well-documented phenomenon known as the "compliance bias." Studies have shown that practitioners often assume patients will follow their prescribed treatments more closely than they actually do, leading to suboptimal treatment outcomes.

Question 10

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items
-Healthcare systems funded by taxes and payroll deductions.

Accepted Answer

Universal health care refers to a system where healthcare is funded by taxes and payroll deductions, providing coverage for all citizens. Hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care may be included in a universal healthcare system, but Medicare specifically refers to a government-funded insurance program for those over 65 or with disabilities in the United States.

Question 11

In terms of the sheer amount of information physicians should give to patients, more is generally better.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In terms of the sheer amount of...

Question 12

The chief advantage of a health care system organized into specialties is

Accepted Answer

Having a health care system organized into specialties allows patients to receive the best expertise for each aspect of their health problem. For example, if a patient has a heart condition, they would be referred to a specialist in cardiology who has the most up-to-date expertise and technology available to treat that specific condition. This results in better overall care and outcomes for the patient.

Question 13

Lack of knowledge regarding prevention and personal beliefs about low susceptibility to illness have been shown to affect the use of health services in low-income people.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that lack of knowledge about prevention and low perception of susceptibility to illness are common barriers to accessing health services among low-income populations. These beliefs can lead to delays in seeking care and poorer health outcomes.

Question 14

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items
-Ideas and expectations about illnesses developed through experience.

Accepted Answer

The commonsense model of illness refers to the ideas and expectations about illnesses that individuals develop through personal experiences and social interactions.

Question 15

The most complex facilities in the health?care system are

Accepted Answer

Hospitals are the most complex facilities in the healthcare system due to the range of specialized services, equipment, and personnel needed to provide 24/7 care for acute and chronic illnesses, surgeries, and emergencies. They require a high level of coordination and resources, from advanced medical technologies to skilled medical professionals and support staff. Nursing homes, doctors' offices, and emergency clinics may have complex cases too, but they are typically more focused and have less comprehensive care.

Question 16

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items
-Perceived threat depends on perceived susceptibility and perceived seriousness

Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model proposes that an individual's perceived threat to their health depends on their perceived susceptibility (their perceived personal risk of contracting the illness) and perceived seriousness (the perceived consequences of the illness).

Answer: A
 The Lay Referral System refers to the tendency of individuals to seek advice and treatment recommendations from non-medical sources, such as friends, family, and the media.

Answer: C
 The Commonsense Model of Illness proposes that individuals develop their own cognitive representations of illness, which include beliefs about the causes, symptoms, consequences, and timeline of the illness.

Answer: D
 Treatment delay refers to the length of time between an individual's recognition of symptoms and their decision to seek medical treatment.

Answer: E
 Mass Psychogenic Illness refers to the occurrence of physical symptoms (such as headaches, nausea, or dizziness) in a group of people that have no discernible organic cause, and are instead attributable to psychological factors such as stress or anxiety.

Question 17

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items
-The most complex facilities in the health care system

Accepted Answer

Hospitals are typically the most complex facilities in the health care system, offering a wide range of medical services including emergency care, surgery, and intensive care.

Answer: B 
 Nursing homes provide long-term care for elderly or disabled individuals who require daily assistance with tasks such as feeding, dressing, and medication management.

Answer: C 
 Home health care involves providing medical or personal care services in the patient's home, including nursing, physical therapy, and assistance with daily activities.

Answer: D 
 Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people over 65 and younger people with certain disabilities or conditions, providing coverage for hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs.

Answer: E 
 Universal health care, also known as national health insurance or single-payer health care, is a system in which the government provides health coverage to all citizens, often funded through taxes or other government revenues.

Question 18

Although women contact their physicians more frequently (on average) than do men, this is due
to the increased visits necessitated by pregnancy and childbirth.Taking pregnancy into account, the
utilization rates of medical services are the same for the sexes.

Accepted Answer

Even when accounting for pregnancy and childbirth, studies have shown that women generally use healthcare services more than men, which is attributed to a combination of biological, social, and health system-related factors, not solely pregnancy and childbirth.

Question 19

In Canada, home health care has become popular only because of the cost of health procedures.

Accepted Answer

While cost may be a factor in the popularity of home health care in Canada, it is not the only reason. Other factors such as convenience, comfort, and personalized care also contribute to its popularity. Additionally, home health care allows patients to age in place and receive care in their own homes rather than having to move to a healthcare facility.

Question 20

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items
-Widespread symptom perception among a large group of individuals with no confirmed medical basis for the symptom.

Accepted Answer

Mass psychogenic illness refers to a situation where a large group of individuals experiences widespread symptom perception without any confirmed medical basis for the symptom.

Answer: A
 Lay referral system refers to a system in which individuals seek advice and information about their health from friends, family, or acquaintances instead of health professionals.

Answer: C
 The commonsense model of illness suggests that individuals develop their own beliefs and interpretations of their symptoms and illnesses based on their personal experiences and knowledge.

Answer: D
 Treatment delay refers to a situation where individuals delay seeking medical help or treatment despite experiencing symptoms of illness or health problems.

Answer: B
 The health belief model suggests that individuals' beliefs and perceptions about their health and illness influence their health behavior, including their decision to seek medical help or treatment.

Quiz 9: Using Health Services

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items -Provide care for individuals needing long-term medical and personal care

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items -A less expensive option than inpatient care for individuals with chronic illnesses

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items -Major factor is not having pain

Bao has a rash on his leg and is trying to decide if he should get some over-the-counter ointment at the pharmacy or go to a dermatologist. Bao is experiencing illness delay.

Bert had some symptoms about which he was concerned. He asked his wife and co?workers about them and was urged to contact a doctor. These people constituted a lay referral system.

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items -Canada's publicly funded health insurance program.

Your friend, Tim, has to undergo painful back surgery.The Health Belief Model would predict that he will be reluctant about the surgery unless some definite improvement in his back pain was possible.

Patients rate physician characteristics such as sensitivity and warmth as more critical than physician competency levels.

Practitioners tend to overestimate the degree to which patients comply with medical treatments.

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items -Healthcare systems funded by taxes and payroll deductions.

In terms of the sheer amount of information physicians should give to patients, more is generally better.

The chief advantage of a health care system organized into specialties is

Lack of knowledge regarding prevention and personal beliefs about low susceptibility to illness have been shown to affect the use of health services in low-income people.

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items -Ideas and expectations about illnesses developed through experience.

The most complex facilities in the health?care system are

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items -Perceived threat depends on perceived susceptibility and perceived seriousness

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items -The most complex facilities in the health care system

Although women contact their physicians more frequently (on average) than do men, this is due to the increased visits necessitated by pregnancy and childbirth.Taking pregnancy into account, the utilization rates of medical services are the same for the sexes.

In Canada, home health care has become popular only because of the cost of health procedures.

Match the following concepts with their descriptions in items -Widespread symptom perception among a large group of individuals with no confirmed medical basis for the symptom.