Deck 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services

Question 1

Jaycee travels to China to seek out a practitioner who uses a type of treatment that is based on administration of extremely diluted doses of potent natural agents that produce disease symptoms in healthy persons but will cure the disease in the sick.What type of practitioner is this?

A)a herbalist
B)a homeopathic
C)a naturopathic
D)a chiropractor

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the greatest danger of homeopathic medicine?

A)Practitioners mixing their own tonics do not use standardized measures.
B)You may be a test patient to harmful procedures.
C)Herbal medicine is not a recognized form of nonallopathic medicine.
D)Sanitary procedures aren't strict enough, increasing chances of infection.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Lorenzo's doctor believes in traditional,scientifically based medicine.This type of medicine is called ___________________.

A)naturopathic
B)allopathic
C)medipathic
D)propathic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is true about group practice?

A)The physicians in the group share the costs, but usually not the profits.
B)It reduces unnecessary duplication of equipment.
C)Critics say peer review in group practice does not improve quality of care.
D)Group practice can increase competition between doctors.

Question 5

Jacqui is seeking treatment from an alternative medicine practitioner.What is the greatest danger in seeking this type of medical assistance?

A)She may be a test patient for unproven medicines.
B)It may keep her from seeking more efficacious, conventional treatment.
C)She may be financially taken advantage of.
D)The treatments usually take longer to cure the illness.

Question 6

Peter goes to see an iridologist.What type of therapy does an iridologist perform?

A)massage therapy
B)aromatherapy
C)aura therapy
D)light therapy

Question 7

Jonathan's cold symptoms just disappeared even though he did not take any type of cold medicine.His recovery can be called ____________.

A)placebo effect
B)spontaneous remission
C)self-help
D)natural cure

Question 8

Joan suffers from renal disease.Her doctor is prepared to operate and to give her a new kidney.Before the surgery,Joan has several questions to ask about the procedure before she agrees to sign the forms for her surgery.This concept is known as ______________.

A)right to know
B)informed consent
C)patient treatment
D)protective consent

Question 9

Ariel is a nurse who has an advanced degree,conducts diagnostic tests,and can prescribe medication in some areas in the north.What type of nurse is she?

A)nurse practitioner
B)vocational nurse
C)licensed practical nurse
D)registered nurse

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of self-care?

A)going to a registered dietitian to learn about diabetes
B)having your blood pressure checked by a nurse
C)getting stitches for a deep cut at the emergency room
D)first aid treatment for a strained muscle

Question 11

The ________ effect is an apparent cure brought about by a substance that has no medicinal value.

A)phantom
B)attribution
C)concurrent
D)placebo

Question 12

Even though the pills that Milton takes for his arthritis have no active ingredients,they make him feel better anyway.His improvement is brought on by _____________.

A)spontaneous remission
B)cure effect
C)placebo effect
D)self-hypnosis

Question 13

The concept of knowing your body and its signals and taking appropriate action to stop the progression of illness or injury or to improve your overall health is called __________________.

A)health care
B)pre-health care
C)self-care
D)personal care

Question 14

To ease his chronic back pain,Ashur is treated by having fine needles inserted in certain points of his body.What type of treatment is this?

A)chiropractic
B)allopathic
C)acupuncture
D)naturopathic

Question 15

Which of the following therapies is based upon treatment of the body's soft tissues?

A)podiatric
B)orthopaedic
C)osteopathic
D)massage

Question 16

Linda is one of the majority of nurses who are employed in ________,though there is an increasing trend away from her place of employment.Where is this?

A)third party insurance companies
B)doctor's offices
C)clinics
D)hospitals

Question 17

Upon which of the following premises is chiropractic medicine based?

A)The spine is the most damaged area in the body.
B)Chiropractic treatment is the most effective for headaches.
C)Chiropractic medicine is based upon holistic practices.
D)A life-giving energy flows through the spine via the nervous system.

Question 18

What type of practitioner believes that diseases are the body's effort to ward off impurities and harmful substances from the environment?

A)herbalist
B)naturopath
C)chiropractic
D)allopathic

Question 19

Trenell seeks treatment for his back problem from a practitioner that uses techniques to manipulate the spine back into proper alignment.What type of practitioner is this?

A)physiologist
B)acupuncturist
C)chiropractor
D)naturopath

Question 20

Which of the following is true about chiropractors?

A)Chiropractors have less training and take fewer courses than allopathic non-specialized physician.
B)Recent research has shown that chiropractors were more successful in treating certain types of chronic pain such as lower back pain, neck pain and headaches.
C)Medical doctors and chiropractors maintain an adversarial relationship.
D)Chiropractors are federally licensed and regulated.

Question 21

Massage therapy refers to the assessment and treatment of the body's _______________.

A)bones
B)soft tissues
C)headaches
D)skin

Question 22

A typical operation at a surgi-centre is a _______________.

A)vasectomy
B)kidney transplant
C)removal of the gallbladder
D)Caesarean section

Question 23

A recent poll of health professionals and other adults found that most Canadians ____________.

A)are in favour of user fees, if low-income people are exempt
B)are no longer in favour of universality as an underlying principle of Canadian health care
C)are not in favour of reforms to Medicare
D)in general approve of a system in which those who can afford to pay get faster care

Question 24

Access to health care in Canada is determined by numerous factors.Which of the following is of particular concern to rural areas of the country?

A)fraud related to the health car of rural residents
B)lack of smoking cessation programs
C)constant shortage of physicians
D)rural residents have no health care concerns

Question 25

Chiropractic treatment is becoming increasingly more recognized by allopathic medicine.

Question 26

Two factors that have decreased mortality rates of trauma patients are readily available specialty equipment and _______________.

A)better trained physicians
B)multiple locations of clinics
C)rapid transport methods (e.g.helicopter)
D)more support staff at hospitals

Question 27

Which of the following statements is true regarding Canada's health care system?

A)Physicians and provincial governments always agree on the allocation of finances.
B)The provinces must adhere to federal guidelines when it comes to healthcare funding.
C)Health research funding is provided by provincial monies.
D)Canadian health care services are provided on the basis of income, not need.

Question 28

The placebo effect actually may make some people feel physical improvements.

Question 29

Jimmie has been a victim of his provincial health care system.He wants to go "right to the top" of the health care quality assurance system.To whom will he voice his complaint?

A)the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada
B)the provincial ministry of health
C)the colleges of the various health professions
D)the Minister of Health

Question 30

Carter has minor knee surgery at an out-patient clinic.What is another name for this type of clinic?

A)convalescent clinic
B)discharge clinic
C)ambulatory clinic
D)traditional clinic

Question 31

Suzie and Sam go to their doctor about in-vitro fertilization techniques.They ask their doctor several questions such as the risks involved,the procedure and the success rate.What is the term for this concept?

A)informed information
B)informed consent
C)right to refuse
D)knowledgeable consent

Question 32

Taking a proactive approach in your health care involves ______________.

A)bringing a friend to support you in the waiting room but visit with the doctor by yourself
B)researching your symptoms and possible causes for them
C)taking the medication your doctor prescribes for you without question
D)seeking a second opinion when you are not sure about a doctor's recommended treatment

Question 33

HSOs minimize costs by ______________.

A)encouraging practitioners and patients to emphasize prevention and shared responsibility for health care
B)promoting the practice of defensive medicine
C)increasing physician salaries and decrease administrative costs
D)having more hospitalization, but usually only contracting with one hospital

Question 34

Registered nurses have the training and authority to conduct diagnostic tests and,in some areas,prescribe medication.

Question 35

Jas is trying to find some healthy snacks to get her through studying for final exams.She is bewildered by the myriad of health and nutritional claims she sees on the packages.Why should she not base her decision solely on the health claim?

A)Only one claim is allowed to be put onto the packaging but there may be more benefits.
B)She should also consider the vitamin and mineral content of the food.
C)While the claim is true, there may be unhealthy aspects to the food.
D)The food may not be appetizing.

Question 36

Increasingly,people are turning to non-allopathic or alternative medical care from providers other than licensed medical doctors.

Question 37

Getting tested for a sexually transmitted disease is an example of self-care.

Question 38

Dr.Johnson works for an HSO.These organizations are funded a set amount per patient per year.This is called ______________.

A)fixed pay
B)partial salary
C)capitation
D)fee-for-service

Question 39

The fastest-growing component of health-care costs is ________________.

A)physician salaries
B)hopitalization
C)prescription and OTC drugs
D)non-allopathic care

Question 40

Prevention,through increasing public health awareness,accounts for approximately ________ percent of health care dollars.

A)5
B)10
C)15
D)20

Question 41

Acting responsibly in times of illness can be difficult,but the person best able to act on your behalf is your doctor.

Question 42

Zone therapy,or reflexology,is a type of alternative therapy that has yet to be substantiated scientifically

Question 43

A medical practitioner who treats routine ailments,advises on preventive care,gives general medical advice and makes appropriate referrals when necessary is known as a primary care practitioner.

Question 44

Voluntary hospitals are operated by volunteers.

Question 45

Light therapy is called reflexology.

Question 46

The dominant model of medicine in Canada is fee-for-service.

Question 47

A type of treatment that does not involve an overnight stay in a hospital is referred to as outpatient or ambulatory care.

Question 48

Patients who report improvements after taking inert medications when they thought they were actually useful drugs is an example of the placebo effect.

Question 49

Acupressure and acupuncture are synonymous.

Question 50

Because homeopathic medicine uses natural plants,it is always safe to use this type of therapy.

Question 51

Some of what is done in medicine either does not improve health outcomes or creates iatrogenic disease,which is an illness caused by the medical treatment itself.

Question 52

Solo practitioners are medical providers who practise independently of other practitioners.

Question 53

Acupressure,like acupuncture,uses needles.

Question 54

The type of treatment based on the idea that life flows through the spine via the nervous system is called chiropractic.

Question 55

Naturopaths believe that illness results from violations of natural principles of life in modern societies.

Question 56

Although provincially mandated for some practitioners and facilities,consumers must realize that licensure is only a minimum guarantee of quality.

Question 57

Some studies have shown acupuncture to be effective for treating cancer.

Question 58

Access to healthcare is determined by factors such as facilities and one's health status.

Question 59

One principle of Medicare is universality.

Question 60

Homeopaths believe that the administration of extremely diluted doses of potent natural agents that produce disease symptoms in healthy people will cure the disease in the sick.

Question 62

Self-help or self-care is an important action to take in order to stop the progression of an illness or injury or to improve one's overall health.A part of effective self-care is knowing when to consult a physician.The text lists several situations in which an individual should consult a physician: list ten of these situations.

Question 63

Many Canadians use the Internet to research health information.The National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that before one makes a decision,one must evaluate the online medical resources.List methods of evaluation and explain how one should ensure that this online information is credible.

Question 64

One of the ways the federal and provincial governments have responded to the need to adapt the medical system to the needs of Canadians is by shifting the emphasis of the health-care system away from institutionally based delivery models.Outline how they have accomplished that goal and whether or not you believe it to be an effective change.

Question 65

List and briefly describe three of the nonallopathic types of medicine listed in the text.