Question 1

Despite modern techniques, it is estimated that roughly 5-10% of patients contract an infection while hospitalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Your 8-year-old nephew will be going to the hospital to have his tonsils removed.Help him through the experience by developing a plan based on information from this chapter.

Accepted Answer

First, it's important to talk to your nephew about what to expect during his hospital visit and the tonsil removal procedure. Explain to him that the doctors and nurses will take good care of him and that the surgery will help him feel better in the long run.

Next, help him pack a small bag with some comforting items, such as his favorite stuffed animal, a blanket, and some books or toys to keep him occupied during his hospital stay.

On the day of the surgery, make sure to arrive at the hospital early and stay with your nephew as much as possible before the procedure. Reassure him and keep him distracted with games or activities to help ease any anxiety he may be feeling.

After the surgery, be there to comfort him as he wakes up from anesthesia and experiences any discomfort. Encourage him to drink plenty of fluids and follow the doctor's instructions for recovery.

Lastly, plan some special activities or treats for when he gets home from the hospital to help him feel better and take his mind off any lingering discomfort. Let him know that you're proud of how brave he was during the whole experience.

Question 3

The spread of nosocomial infections in hospitals

Accepted Answer

A) has been eliminated due to sterilization techniques. 
B) has been increased in the last 100 years. 
C) affect as many as 5-10% of all patients. 
D) is not a problem mainly due to antibiotics. 
A) has been eliminated due to sterilization techniques. 
B) has been increased in the last 100 years. 
C) affect as many as 5-10% of all patients. 
D) is not a problem mainly due to antibiotics. C

Question 4

The primary goal of most hospitals is

Accepted Answer

A) providing long-term care. 
B) providing rehabilitation. 
C) treating people quickly and discharging them in good health. 
D) discharging people as quickly as possible regardless of health status. 
A) providing long-term care. 
B) providing rehabilitation. 
C) treating people quickly and discharging them in good health. 
D) discharging people as quickly as possible regardless of health status.

Question 5

Josh was counseled to think about the positive aspects of his impending surgery in order to reduce his stress. He was being encouraged to use

Accepted Answer

A) behavioural control. 
B) cognitive control. 
C) informational control. 
D) emotional control. 
A) behavioural control. 
B) cognitive control. 
C) informational control. 
D) emotional control.

Question 6

The first institutions established to care for the sick housed:

Accepted Answer

A)  sick people. 
B)  orphaned children and the poor. 
C)  travellers who needed lodging. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  sick people. 
B)  orphaned children and the poor. 
C)  travellers who needed lodging. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

Match the following instruments or preparation strategies with their description in items
-"Ethan has an operation"

Accepted Answer

A) Lamaze 
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
C) Millon Behavioural Medicine Diagnostic (MBM
D) 
Behaviour 
D) The Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS) 
E) video preparation 
A) Lamaze 
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
C) Millon Behavioural Medicine Diagnostic (MBM
D) 
Behaviour 
D) The Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS) 
E) video preparation

Question 8

Which is not a characteristic assessed by the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypochondriasis. 
B) Psychological distress. 
C) Health care orientation. 
D) Domestic environment. 
A) Hypochondriasis. 
B) Psychological distress. 
C) Health care orientation. 
D) Domestic environment.

Question 9

Which test assesses a patient's basic coping style and psychogenic attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 
B) Millon Behavioural Health Inventory 
C) Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale 
D) Medical Compliance Incomplete Stories Test 
A) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 
B) Millon Behavioural Health Inventory 
C) Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale 
D) Medical Compliance Incomplete Stories Test

Question 10

In order to practice medicine in a hospital setting, physicians must have admission privileges granted to them by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) their patients. 
B) the Medical Director. 
C) the Board of Directors. 
D) a committee of physicians. 
A) their patients. 
B) the Medical Director. 
C) the Board of Directors. 
D) a committee of physicians.

Question 11

Generally speaking, the most useful approach to helping patients cope with impending surgery is to

Accepted Answer

A) assure them of the safety of the procedure. 
B) assure them of the doctor's competence. 
C) depersonalize them. 
D) enhance their sense of control. 
A) assure them of the safety of the procedure. 
B) assure them of the doctor's competence. 
C) depersonalize them. 
D) enhance their sense of control.

Question 12

When most North Americans die, they are

Accepted Answer

A) at home. 
B) in hospitals. 
C) in accidents. 
D) diagnosed with an infectious disease. 
A) at home. 
B) in hospitals. 
C) in accidents. 
D) diagnosed with an infectious disease.

Question 13

Information given to children about impending medical procedures

Accepted Answer

A) produces benefits for all children. 
B) should never include puppets. 
C) may increase anxiety in some children 
D) tends to be fairly cost prohibitive. 
A) produces benefits for all children. 
B) should never include puppets. 
C) may increase anxiety in some children 
D) tends to be fairly cost prohibitive.

Question 14

Which is not an example of an allied health worker in a hospital setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical therapist. 
B) Orderly. 
C) Lab technician. 
D) Dietitian. 
A) Physical therapist. 
B) Orderly. 
C) Lab technician. 
D) Dietitian.

Question 15

Hospital personnel feel least comfortable giving corrective feedback to

Accepted Answer

A) patients 
B) those of lower status. 
C) those of equal status. 
D) those of higher status. 
A) patients 
B) those of lower status. 
C) those of equal status. 
D) those of higher status.

Question 16

Muni is angry about the visiting rules at his hospital because it limits the number of people who can visit him at one time.Muni's reaction is a form of

Accepted Answer

A) passivity. 
B) reactance. 
C) anxiety. 
D) emotional exhaustion. 
A) passivity. 
B) reactance. 
C) anxiety. 
D) emotional exhaustion.

Question 17

Which of the following is not true of patients with high preoperative anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) They report more pain than those with low anxiety. 
B) They report more depression during recovery. 
C) They report less anxiety during recovery. 
D) They stay in the hospital longer. 
A) They report more pain than those with low anxiety. 
B) They report more depression during recovery. 
C) They report less anxiety during recovery. 
D) They stay in the hospital longer.

Question 18

Catherine is distressed by her recent diagnosis with breast cancer.According to research, her distress is (at least in part) very likely due to

Accepted Answer

A) concerns with loss of vigor and physical ability. 
B) "good" patient behaviour. 
C) concerns with disfigurement. 
D) reactance. 
A) concerns with loss of vigor and physical ability. 
B) "good" patient behaviour. 
C) concerns with disfigurement. 
D) reactance.

Question 19

Which of the following have contributed to the decline in admissions and lengths of hospital stay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer procedures being done on an outpatient basis. 
B)  The increasingly complicated nature of medical procedures. 
C)  Patients being released at earlier stages of recovery. 
D)  The general increase in healthy behaviours in the population. 
A)  Fewer procedures being done on an outpatient basis. 
B)  The increasingly complicated nature of medical procedures. 
C)  Patients being released at earlier stages of recovery. 
D)  The general increase in healthy behaviours in the population.

Question 20

Discuss the process of depersonalization and explain how it is related to professional burnout.What are the consequences of depersonalization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the process of depersonalization and explain...

Despite modern techniques, it is estimated that roughly 5-10% of patients contract an infection while hospitalized.

Your 8-year-old nephew will be going to the hospital to have his tonsils removed.Help him through the experience by developing a plan based on information from this chapter.

The spread of nosocomial infections in hospitals

The primary goal of most hospitals is

Josh was counseled to think about the positive aspects of his impending surgery in order to reduce his stress. He was being encouraged to use

The first institutions established to care for the sick housed:

Match the following instruments or preparation strategies with their description in items -"Ethan has an operation"

Which is not a characteristic assessed by the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale?

Which test assesses a patient's basic coping style and psychogenic attitude?

In order to practice medicine in a hospital setting, physicians must have admission privileges granted to them by _____.

Generally speaking, the most useful approach to helping patients cope with impending surgery is to

When most North Americans die, they are

Information given to children about impending medical procedures

Which is not an example of an allied health worker in a hospital setting?

Hospital personnel feel least comfortable giving corrective feedback to

Muni is angry about the visiting rules at his hospital because it limits the number of people who can visit him at one time.Muni's reaction is a form of

Which of the following is not true of patients with high preoperative anxiety?

Catherine is distressed by her recent diagnosis with breast cancer.According to research, her distress is (at least in part) very likely due to

Which of the following have contributed to the decline in admissions and lengths of hospital stay?

Discuss the process of depersonalization and explain how it is related to professional burnout.What are the consequences of depersonalization?

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Despite modern techniques, it is estimated that roughly 5-10% of patients contract an infection while hospitalized.

Your 8-year-old nephew will be going to the hospital to have his tonsils removed.Help him through the experience by developing a plan based on information from this chapter.

The spread of nosocomial infections in hospitals

The primary goal of most hospitals is

Josh was counseled to think about the positive aspects of his impending surgery in order to reduce his stress. He was being encouraged to use

The first institutions established to care for the sick housed:

Match the following instruments or preparation strategies with their description in items -"Ethan has an operation"

Which is not a characteristic assessed by the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale?

Which test assesses a patient's basic coping style and psychogenic attitude?

In order to practice medicine in a hospital setting, physicians must have admission privileges granted to them by _____.

Generally speaking, the most useful approach to helping patients cope with impending surgery is to

When most North Americans die, they are

Information given to children about impending medical procedures

Which is not an example of an allied health worker in a hospital setting?

Hospital personnel feel least comfortable giving corrective feedback to

Muni is angry about the visiting rules at his hospital because it limits the number of people who can visit him at one time.Muni's reaction is a form of

Which of the following is not true of patients with high preoperative anxiety?

Catherine is distressed by her recent diagnosis with breast cancer.According to research, her distress is (at least in part) very likely due to

Which of the following have contributed to the decline in admissions and lengths of hospital stay?

Discuss the process of depersonalization and explain how it is related to professional burnout.What are the consequences of depersonalization?

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Reducing Substance and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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