Question 1

Information exchange between patient and providers is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provider and patient literacy 
B)  Family members, friends, and other relationships 
C)  Individual beliefs about illness 
D)  Active patient participation with provider 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Provider and patient literacy 
B)  Family members, friends, and other relationships 
C)  Individual beliefs about illness 
D)  Active patient participation with provider 
E)  All of the above E

Question 2

Which is NOT an example of an interpersonal relationship thought to influence health and illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient-provider 
B)  Family 
C)  Friendship 
D)  Romantic 
E)  Public policy 
A)  Patient-provider 
B)  Family 
C)  Friendship 
D)  Romantic 
E)  Public policy E

Question 3

There is no evidence that relationship-centered healthcare is beneficial to patient satisfaction or health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

It is not possible for able-bodied providers to build rapport, trust, and satisfaction with people with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Her communication with her provider may influence all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Likelihood of having breast cancer 
B)  Quality of life 
C)  Death and disability outcomes as a result of cancer 
D)  Severity of breast cancer symptoms 
E)  Adaptation to cancer diagnosis 
A)  Likelihood of having breast cancer 
B)  Quality of life 
C)  Death and disability outcomes as a result of cancer 
D)  Severity of breast cancer symptoms 
E)  Adaptation to cancer diagnosis

Question 6

A provider encouraging the expression of patient emotions is an example of a relational function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What factor is found to improve treatment adherence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient perception that their doctors know them as individuals 
B)  Medical school and residency of providers 
C)  Provider's demonstration of warmth, openness, and interest 
D)  A and C 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Patient perception that their doctors know them as individuals 
B)  Medical school and residency of providers 
C)  Provider's demonstration of warmth, openness, and interest 
D)  A and C 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

Communication processes that predict health primarily occur ______________ the patient-provider interaction

Accepted Answer

A)  During 
B)  Immediately after 
C)  Days or weeks after 
D)  Months after 
E)  All of the above 
A)  During 
B)  Immediately after 
C)  Days or weeks after 
D)  Months after 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

According to research, patient satisfaction with their provider does not influence health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are several well-developed theoretical models that explain how and why communication predicts health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the importance of relationship-centered healthcare. How does it differ from the traditional biomedical model of medicine? What are the key expectations of relationship-centered care? What are the challenges to implementation?

Accepted Answer

Relationship-centered healthcare is an a

Question 12

Validating and responding to a patient's emotions is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  A task-driven function 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Biomedical model of health 
D)  A relational function 
E)  Self-management 
A)  A task-driven function 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Biomedical model of health 
D)  A relational function 
E)  Self-management

Question 13

The use of technology, including computers, email, and electronic medical records, by providers:

Accepted Answer

A)  Universally prevents the formation of strong patient-provider bonds 
B)  Builds trust because technology the use of technology always ensures confidential data management 
C)  May both positively and negatively influence the patient-provider relationship depending on the context 
D)  Decreases patient satisfaction as a result of decreased face-to-face interaction 
E)  Has increased during past decade, but is being phased out at present 
A)  Universally prevents the formation of strong patient-provider bonds 
B)  Builds trust because technology the use of technology always ensures confidential data management 
C)  May both positively and negatively influence the patient-provider relationship depending on the context 
D)  Decreases patient satisfaction as a result of decreased face-to-face interaction 
E)  Has increased during past decade, but is being phased out at present

Question 14

Explain the difference between direct and indirect pathways from communication to health outcomes. Provide a concrete example of each type of pathway. You may draw a diagram.

Accepted Answer

The direct pathway from communication to

Question 15

The communication process occurs during and after patient-provider interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In addition to patient-provider communication, social environment also influence health behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Making treatment decisions, enabling self-management, and managing uncertainly are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Task-driven factors 
B)  Direct pathways from communication to health 
C)  Relational factors 
D)  Adherence 
E)  Satisfaction 
A)  Task-driven factors 
B)  Direct pathways from communication to health 
C)  Relational factors 
D)  Adherence 
E)  Satisfaction

Question 18

A provider gives a patient specific instruction/knowledge (exchanges information) regarding his/her medical regimen, the patient follow the instructions and is cured. This is an example of communication affecting health through a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct pathway 
B)  Indirect pathway 
C)  Mediating pathway 
D)  Moderating pathway 
E)  Social network 
A)  Direct pathway 
B)  Indirect pathway 
C)  Mediating pathway 
D)  Moderating pathway 
E)  Social network

Question 19

Technology, including the use of computers in the exam room, has been shown to be overwhelmingly harmful to patient-provider communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Provider communication can predict medical malpractice litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Information exchange between patient and providers is influenced by:

Which is NOT an example of an interpersonal relationship thought to influence health and illness?

There is no evidence that relationship-centered healthcare is beneficial to patient satisfaction or health outcomes.

It is not possible for able-bodied providers to build rapport, trust, and satisfaction with people with disabilities.

A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Her communication with her provider may influence all of the following EXCEPT:

A provider encouraging the expression of patient emotions is an example of a relational function.

What factor is found to improve treatment adherence?

Communication processes that predict health primarily occur ______________ the patient-provider interaction

According to research, patient satisfaction with their provider does not influence health outcomes.

There are several well-developed theoretical models that explain how and why communication predicts health outcomes.

Discuss the importance of relationship-centered healthcare. How does it differ from the traditional biomedical model of medicine? What are the key expectations of relationship-centered care? What are the challenges to implementation?

Validating and responding to a patient's emotions is an example of:

The use of technology, including computers, email, and electronic medical records, by providers:

Explain the difference between direct and indirect pathways from communication to health outcomes. Provide a concrete example of each type of pathway. You may draw a diagram.

The communication process occurs during and after patient-provider interactions.

In addition to patient-provider communication, social environment also influence health behaviors.

Making treatment decisions, enabling self-management, and managing uncertainly are examples of:

A provider gives a patient specific instruction/knowledge (exchanges information) regarding his/her medical regimen, the patient follow the instructions and is cured. This is an example of communication affecting health through a(n):

Technology, including the use of computers in the exam room, has been shown to be overwhelmingly harmful to patient-provider communication.

Provider communication can predict medical malpractice litigation.

The Scope of Health Behavior

Theory, Research, and Practice in Health Behavior

Ecological Models of Health Behavior

Health Belief Model Hbm

Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Integrated Behavior Model

The Transtheoretical Model Ttm and Stages of Change

How Individuals, Environments, and Health Behaviors Interact: Social Cognitive Theory

Social Support and Health

Social Networks and Health Behavior

Stress, Coping, Adaptation, and Health Behavior

Improving Health Through Community Engagement, Community Organization, and Community Building

Implementation, Dissemination, and Diffusion of Public Health Interventions

Planning Models for Theory-Based Health Promotion Interventions

Behavioral Economics and Health

Social Marketing

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Exam 11: Interpersonal Communication in Health and Illness

Information exchange between patient and providers is influenced by:

Which is NOT an example of an interpersonal relationship thought to influence health and illness?

There is no evidence that relationship-centered healthcare is beneficial to patient satisfaction or health outcomes.

It is not possible for able-bodied providers to build rapport, trust, and satisfaction with people with disabilities.

A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Her communication with her provider may influence all of the following EXCEPT:

A provider encouraging the expression of patient emotions is an example of a relational function.

What factor is found to improve treatment adherence?

Communication processes that predict health primarily occur ______________ the patient-provider interaction

According to research, patient satisfaction with their provider does not influence health outcomes.

There are several well-developed theoretical models that explain how and why communication predicts health outcomes.

Discuss the importance of relationship-centered healthcare. How does it differ from the traditional biomedical model of medicine? What are the key expectations of relationship-centered care? What are the challenges to implementation?

Validating and responding to a patient's emotions is an example of:

The use of technology, including computers, email, and electronic medical records, by providers:

Explain the difference between direct and indirect pathways from communication to health outcomes. Provide a concrete example of each type of pathway. You may draw a diagram.

The communication process occurs during and after patient-provider interactions.

In addition to patient-provider communication, social environment also influence health behaviors.

Making treatment decisions, enabling self-management, and managing uncertainly are examples of:

A provider gives a patient specific instruction/knowledge (exchanges information) regarding his/her medical regimen, the patient follow the instructions and is cured. This is an example of communication affecting health through a(n):

Technology, including the use of computers in the exam room, has been shown to be overwhelmingly harmful to patient-provider communication.

Provider communication can predict medical malpractice litigation.

The Scope of Health Behavior

Theory, Research, and Practice in Health Behavior

Ecological Models of Health Behavior

Health Belief Model Hbm

Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Integrated Behavior Model

The Transtheoretical Model Ttm and Stages of Change

How Individuals, Environments, and Health Behaviors Interact: Social Cognitive Theory

Social Support and Health

Social Networks and Health Behavior

Stress, Coping, Adaptation, and Health Behavior

Improving Health Through Community Engagement, Community Organization, and Community Building

Implementation, Dissemination, and Diffusion of Public Health Interventions

Planning Models for Theory-Based Health Promotion Interventions

Behavioral Economics and Health

Social Marketing

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