Question 1

The breathing techniques taught as part of the Lamaze preparation for childbirth is an example of behavioural control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the following terms with their description in items :
-The Chief of Staff.

Accepted Answer

A) hospital administrators 
B) medical director 
C) staff or attending physicians 
D) residents 
E) nurses

Question 3

Having a hospital roommate reduces anxiety under which of the following conditions

Accepted Answer

A)  Only if both roommates are awaiting impending surgery. 
B)  Only if roommates are not having similar surgery. 
C)  Only if one of the roommates has already had successful surgery. 
D)  Only if both roommates are pre-surgical and can share their anxiety with each other through discussion.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Miguel is a nurse at a nearby hospital. His typical job functions include:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient care. 
B)  managing hospital wards. 
C)  receiving directives from physicians. 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Match the following terms with their description in items :
-Non physician employees of the hospital with patient care responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) hospital administrators 
B) medical director 
C) staff or attending physicians 
D) residents 
E) nurses

Question 7

Match the following instruments or preparation strategies with their description in items :
-Gives information regarding a patient's basic coping style and psychogenic attitude.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In Taylor's (1979) view, good patients are often just in a state of helplessness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Medical practitioners may engage in depersonalization

Accepted Answer

A)  because of stress. 
B)  because of their hectic schedules. 
C)  to help them deal with their own emotions. 
D)  all of the above

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.

Question 12

The most serious source of distress from hospital stays in young children appears to be

Accepted Answer

A)  separation from parents. 
B)  fear of the unknown. 
C)  allergic reactions. 
D)  restraint of activity.

Question 13

Research indicates that feelings of helplessness and depression

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease with increased time in the hospital 
B)  are directly related to health 
C)  increase with hospital time, even if health improves 
D)  are not affected by time in the hospital

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is not true

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most widely used personality test. 
B)  It was developed specifically for use in medical settings. 
C)  It is usually completed in about 1 1/2 hours. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 15

Match the following instruments or preparation strategies with their description in items :
-Assesses patient's health care orientation, vocational environment and domestic environment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The use of depersonalization by medical staff may be a method of self-protection from the stress of caring for another human with serious health problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Until the 20th century, hospital inhabitants were mostly

Accepted Answer

A)  the rich. 
B)  the middle class. 
C)  the poor. 
D)  orphans.

Question 19

Guidelines designed to reduce nosocomial infections require

Accepted Answer

A)  an Infection Control Committee. 
B)  an epidemiologist. 
C)  an Infection Control Nurse as part of the medical staff. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

One medical procedure in which a patient has little or no behavioural control is

Accepted Answer

A)  endoscopy. 
B)  childbirth. 
C)  post surgical recovery. 
D)  cardiac catheterization.

Exam 10: In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The breathing techniques taught as part of the Lamaze preparation for childbirth is an example of behavioural control.

Match the following terms with their description in items : -The Chief of Staff.

Having a hospital roommate reduces anxiety under which of the following conditions

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

Miguel is a nurse at a nearby hospital. His typical job functions include:

Match the following terms with their description in items : -Non physician employees of the hospital with patient care responsibilities.

Match the following instruments or preparation strategies with their description in items : -Gives information regarding a patient's basic coping style and psychogenic attitude.

In Taylor's (1979) view, good patients are often just in a state of helplessness.

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

Medical practitioners may engage in depersonalization

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

The most serious source of distress from hospital stays in young children appears to be

Research indicates that feelings of helplessness and depression

Which of the following statements about the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is not true

Match the following instruments or preparation strategies with their description in items : -Assesses patient's health care orientation, vocational environment and domestic environment.

The use of depersonalization by medical staff may be a method of self-protection from the stress of caring for another human with serious health problems.

The first institutions established to care for the sick housed:

Until the 20th century, hospital inhabitants were mostly

Guidelines designed to reduce nosocomial infections require

One medical procedure in which a patient has little or no behavioural control is