Question 1

In Canadian hospitals that have adopted a Johns Hopkins model, physician chiefs

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A)  are at the top of the medical line of authority in the hospital. 
B)  are the first person to act in case of an emergency. 
C)  are not employees of the hospital. 
D)  do not treat patients. 
E)  act as "invited-guests" to the hospital.

Question 2

Answer the question posed by the text, "What predicts the use of health services?"

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The answer of Answer the question posed by the text,...

Question 3

Symptom recognition is determined by individual differences in

Accepted Answer

A)  attention to one's body and situational factors. 
B)  tolerance of physical symptoms and access to medical care. 
C)  physical reactivity and situational factors. 
D)  physical reactivity and cultural factors. 
E)  mood.

Question 4

Burnout among nurses may result from

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A)  a heavy workload. 
B)  high rates of absenteeism and job turnover. 
C)  experiencing emotional abuse in the workplace. 
D)  workplace injuries. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Nosocomial infections

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A)  occur when strict handwashing and sterilization of equipment guidelines are not practiced. 
B)  account for more deaths per year in Canada than breast cancer, AIDS, and car accidents combined. 
C)  are most likely to affect newborn and premature infants and the elderly. 
D)  are infections that result from exposure to disease in the hospital setting. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Psychological control

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A)  is important for patients and their families in a hospital setting. 
B)  can be increased by proving the patient with information about their medical procedure. 
C)  when increased can contribute to quick recovery of functioning. 
D)  can be increased by providing extensive information about the admitting process. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

Women's higher use of medical care and poorer health than men may be attributed to the following factor(s):

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A)  lower levels of employment. 
B)  higher rates of part-time employment. 
C)  more economic hardship. 
D)  female medical care is more fragmented. 
E)  All of these are reasons why a woman would seek out health care more often than a man.

Question 8

Socio-economic factors that contribute to differences in how health services are used are:

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A)  Income. 
B)  Culture. 
C)  Education. 
D)  Income and culture affect how health services are used, while education does not have any discernable effect. 
E)  Income, culture, and education are all factors that contribute to differences in how health services are used.

Question 9

With respect to delay behaviour,

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A)  people who are fearful of doctors, examinations, surgery, and medical facilities generally delay less than do people who are not fearful. 
B)  the elderly appear to delay more than middle-aged individuals. 
C)  people are less likely to visit a doctor if they do not have a family doctor. 
D)  there is no danger associated with delay behaviour, people should seek medical help when they feel ready. 
E)  people who delay seeking medical help are considered nonusers.

Question 10

The worried well

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A)  are concerned about physical and mental health. 
B)  tend to express distress and conflict through physical symptoms. 
C)  repress their symptoms during times of stress. 
D)  tend to use health services less. 
E)  are more likely to also have cyberchondria.

Question 11

Threats to self-esteem are related to the tendency to somaticize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Summarize the research investigating the effectiveness of control-enhancing interventions.

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The answer of Summarize the research investigating the effectiveness of...

Question 13

Physicians are more likely to perceive female patients as psychologically disturbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People who are anxious or neurotic are more likely to recognize physical symptoms and worry about them without seeking treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the study by Mahler and Kulik (1998) on the use of videos to prepare patients for upcoming procedures, compared with patients who did not receive videotaped preparation, patients who saw a videotape

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A)  reported higher self-efficacy during the recovery period. 
B)  were released sooner from the hospital. 
C)  felt significantly better prepared for the recovery period. 
D)  were more adherent to recommended dietary and exercise changes during their recovery. 
E)  reported higher levels of anxiety prior to surgery.

Question 16

The results of Irving Janis' classic research (1958) evaluating presurgical control-enhancing interventions utilized with stressful medical procedures suggests that patient coping is facilitated by

Accepted Answer

A)  information about the procedure. 
B)  cognitive-behavioural interventions. 
C)  relaxation training. 
D)  hypnosis 
E)  mood enhancing drugs.

Question 17

Verbal preparatory information is often more beneficial than patients viewing videotapes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain how hospitalization may affect patients' sense of personal control. What reactions are commonly observed?

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The answer of Explain how hospitalization may affect patients' sense...

Question 19

In Canada, complementary and alternative therapies

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A)  are viewed as simply unconventional or folk medicine. 
B)  can only be self-administered. 
C)  exclude natural health products. 
D)  are often used because of the recommendation of friends and family members. 
E)  are less expensive than in most other countries.

Question 20

The nature of physical symptoms may play an important role in a patient's delay behaviour. Specifically, a patient will seek treatment less quickly when a symptom

Accepted Answer

A)  is persistent over time. 
B)  is not highly visible. 
C)  causes aches and pains. 
D)  is similar to a symptom that was previously deemed minor. 
E)  changes quickly.

Exam 8: Using Health Services

In Canadian hospitals that have adopted a Johns Hopkins model, physician chiefs

Answer the question posed by the text, "What predicts the use of health services?"

Symptom recognition is determined by individual differences in

Burnout among nurses may result from

Nosocomial infections

Psychological control

Women's higher use of medical care and poorer health than men may be attributed to the following factor(s) :

Socio-economic factors that contribute to differences in how health services are used are:

With respect to delay behaviour,

The worried well

Threats to self-esteem are related to the tendency to somaticize.

Summarize the research investigating the effectiveness of control-enhancing interventions.

Physicians are more likely to perceive female patients as psychologically disturbed.

People who are anxious or neurotic are more likely to recognize physical symptoms and worry about them without seeking treatment.

In the study by Mahler and Kulik (1998) on the use of videos to prepare patients for upcoming procedures, compared with patients who did not receive videotaped preparation, patients who saw a videotape

The results of Irving Janis' classic research (1958) evaluating presurgical control-enhancing interventions utilized with stressful medical procedures suggests that patient coping is facilitated by

Verbal preparatory information is often more beneficial than patients viewing videotapes.

Explain how hospitalization may affect patients' sense of personal control. What reactions are commonly observed?

In Canada, complementary and alternative therapies

The nature of physical symptoms may play an important role in a patient's delay behaviour. Specifically, a patient will seek treatment less quickly when a symptom