Question 1

Hospitals are to _____ as nursing homes are to _____.

Accepted Answer

Hospitals primarily provide emergency and acute care for patients, while nursing homes provide long term care for those who require assistance with daily activities and medical attention.

Question 2

Monique could be described as an internally?focused individual.Which of the following behavioural patterns would she be most likely to demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Monique could be described as an internally?focused...

Question 3

Studies of the correlation between self?estimates and physiological measures of heart rate and nasal congestion show that

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies of the correlation between self?estimates and...

Question 4

Which of the following is a contributor to psychogenic illness?

Accepted Answer

All of the given options contribute to psychogenic illness. Modeling can influence an individual's behavior and attitudes towards illness, stress can weaken the immune system and make an individual susceptible to psychogenic illnesses, and emotional factors such as harsh life experiences, depression, and anxiety can trigger psychogenic illnesses.

Question 5

The Canada Health Act ensures that:

Accepted Answer

The Canada Health Act ensures that all citizens have access to medically necessary services without having to pay out of pocket. It also sets out the criteria and conditions that provinces and territories must meet in order to receive funding from the government for their health care systems. The Act does not require each province to cover the same types of care, nor does it require mental health therapies to be covered in every part of the country. While doctors can charge for some services, such as cosmetic surgery, they cannot charge patients for medically necessary services covered under the Act.

Question 6

Some universal health care systems in countries other than Canada

Accepted Answer

Universal health care systems in countries other than Canada may be partially funded with medical savings accounts. They may also cover prescription medications. Additionally, some countries may encourage the use of supplemental private insurance to cover services not included in the universal plan. Therefore, all of the options listed (A, B, and C) are possible features of universal health care systems in other countries.

Question 7

Which of the following demonstrates the effect of cognitive factors on symptom perception?

Accepted Answer

All of the given choices demonstrate the effect of cognitive factors on symptom perception. Research on premenstrual symptoms suggests that premenstrual symptoms may be influenced by beliefs and expectations about the menstrual cycle. Psychogenic illness suggests that physical symptoms may be increased or even caused by psychological factors. Medical student's disease refers to the tendency for medical students to develop symptoms of the diseases they are studying due to heightened awareness and anxiety about those diseases.

Question 8

The shift from outpatient services occurred for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

The rising costs of hospital and nursing home services have led to a shift towards outpatient services as they are generally less expensive and allow for earlier discharge from hospital stays.

Question 9

When comparing disability from chronic low back pain in six different countries, in which country was the greatest impairment reported?

Accepted Answer

According to the study mentioned in the question, the United States reported the greatest impairment from chronic low back pain compared to Japan, Italy, Mexico, and two other countries not listed.

Question 10

Studies of heat and pain thresholds have shown that

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies of heat and pain thresholds have...

Question 11

Which of the following statements about outpatient services is true?

Accepted Answer

Technological advances, such as telemedicine and minimally invasive procedures, have made outpatient services a viable option for more patients. This has led to an increase in the use of outpatient services in recent years. Choices A and B are not true, and there is no information provided regarding nursing home admissions in relation to outpatient services.

Question 12

Marie is American and is considered low-income. Marie's healthcare services will be covered by:

Accepted Answer

Low-income individuals in the United States are typically eligible for Medicaid, a government-funded health insurance program that covers medical expenses. Medicare is a program for individuals over 65 or with certain disabilities, and universal health care is not currently implemented in the United States. Therefore, option A is the best choice for Marie's situation.

Question 13

Which individual below is most likely to notice internal sensations such as pain?

Accepted Answer

The individual who is at home reading a boring textbook is most likely to notice internal sensations such as pain because they are not distracted by external stimuli and are more focused internally. The other individuals are likely to be more focused on external stimuli and not as aware of internal sensations.

Question 14

Janet's family has a history of breast cancer.When she notices a small lump in her breast, she attributes it to premenstrual symptoms.According to conflict theory, Janet may be engaging in

Accepted Answer

According to conflict theory, individuals who have a heightened awareness of their potential health risks due to their social circumstances and family history may engage in hypervigilant coping. This means that they may overreact to even minor symptoms or changes in their bodies, as they view them as potential signs of the health condition they fear. Janet's family history of breast cancer makes her more likely to be hyper-vigilant about any breast-related symptoms, leading her to attribute the small lump to premenstrual symptoms.

Question 15

Which is a limitation of the American health care system?

Accepted Answer

All of the above statements are true. The American health care system is not accessible to all Americans, as many people do not have health insurance or cannot afford the high cost of medical care. Uninsured individuals have been found to have higher mortality rates than those with insurance, and even among the insured, there are significant disparities in access to health care services and outcomes. These limitations of the health care system highlight the need for reform and improvement.

Question 16

As part of a study on joint pain, Bill has received an inert substance to control his pain.Bill has received a _____ and his pain is likely to _____.

Accepted Answer

Bill has received a placebo, which is an inert substance used as a control in experiments. Placebos have no active ingredients and are supposed to have no effect on the body. However, the placebo effect refers to the phenomenon where people experience a perceived improvement in symptoms even when receiving a placebo. Therefore, it is possible that Bill's pain may go down due to the placebo effect.

Question 17

The following services are included in Canada's universal health care system:

Accepted Answer

Canada's universal health care system covers only medically necessary hospital and physician services. Other services, such as vision and dental care, prescription medications, and psychological counselling, are not covered by the universal health care system and must be paid for by individuals or through private insurance.

Question 18

Alec believes that he can tell by the feeling in his head when his blood pressure is high.He says the feeling goes away quickly if he takes his medicine but can last all night when he doesn't take his medicine.Alec is using a

Accepted Answer

Alec is using the commonsense model, which is a layperson's understanding of their own health and illness based on their own experiences and knowledge, rather than medical expertise or formal training. Alec's belief that he can tell when his blood pressure is high based on the feeling in his head is part of his commonsense understanding of his own body.

Question 19

Commonsense models involve all of the following components except:

Accepted Answer

The components of commonsense models include illness identity (how an individual labels and understands their illness), causes and underlying pathology (what the person believes caused their illness), time line (how long the person believes the illness will last), consequences (what impact the illness will have on the person's life), and control/cure (what the person believes they can do to manage or treat the illness). Adherence is not typically considered part of this model, as it relates more to a person's behavior and actions in following treatment recommendations.

Question 20

A high school student fainted after eating the "mystery meat special" in the cafeteria. Upon witnessing this, thirty other students who had eaten the same thing subsequently fainted. Tests showed no harmful substances in the air or in the "mystery meat." These students were likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

The fact that tests showed no harmful substances in the air or in the food suggests that the fainting was not due to food poisoning or a physical illness. The rapid spread of the fainting suggests a psychogenic origin, meaning it was likely caused by psychological factors such as anxiety or stress. This type of reaction has been documented in cases of mass psychogenic illness, where a group of people develop similar physical symptoms due to psychological stressors.

Quiz 9: Using Health Services

Hospitals are to _ as nursing homes are to _.