Psy Beh 103H Final

Paul lives alone, he has very few friends, and he is unhappy with his work life. He constantly complains of back pains and headaches. He is very distracted and finds it difficult to relax and introspect. Which of the following factors in recognizing symptoms does Paul exemplify?

One component of illness schemas involves perceptions of the range of symptoms, treatments associated with a particular disease, and its implications for quality of life. This component refers to the _____ of the disease.

The label for an illness is its _____.

Sam is suffering from flu which is believed to be viral. Although, it is a common illness and does not hold any long-term consequences, she has been advised to take complete bed rest. Which of the following models of illness best describes Sam's condition?

Physicians are more likely to dismiss legitimate medical problems as psychological disturbances among _____.

Time between the recognition that a symptom implies an illness and the decision to seek treatment is called:

In which of the following conditions is delay in seeking treatment likely to be appropriate?

In most cases, if delay occurs due to the health care providers it is because of a(n) _____.

Medical delay is characterized by the delay in between scheduling and _____.

True or False? People's awareness of their internal physiological state is remarkably accurate.

Shirley had gone for a routine medical check-up, and her doctor found that she had unregulated cell growth which is an indicator of malignant neoplasm (cancer). The doctor met Shirley and told her that he suspected a malignant neoplasm in her body that has not yet been located. However, the doctor also mentioned that the infection may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system. The doctor asked Shirley to undergo a few tests and start therapy and medication immediately. Although, Shirley understood that she had a serious condition, she was not very clear on what the doctor meant. In this case, the doctor is:

Dissatisfied patients are more likely to:

The three goals of a hospital's functioning:

Mindfulness meditation is known to be an effective treatment for a functional disorder known as _____.

True or False? Faulty communication between a patient and a provider can lead to malpractice suits.

Medical measures of quality of life are:

Denial serves as a protective function:

The stable set of beliefs about one's qualities and abilities is known as _____.

Successful adjustment to chronic illness is associated with:

Adam works with cancer patients at County General Hospital. His particular specialty is in enabling the newly diagnosed cancer patients to understand the illness and its treatment and to negotiate the difficult emotional and social identity issues associated with the illness. He is a(n) _____.

In the first year of life, the main causes of death are:

In the age group of 15 to 24, the homicide rate among black males is nearly _____ times that of young white males.

According to Kübler-Ross, the dying patient who is coming to terms with his or her lack of control is experiencing:

Salim is a terminally ill patient who is being treated in a hospital. The hospital staff are warm and supportive. They make him feel comfortable by bathing and feeding him every day. In this case, the staff are providing _____.

Hospice care is aimed at achieving:

HIV is transmitted by _____ a person suffering from AIDS.

HIV primarily affects:

AIDS is caused by a _____.

Which of the following will occur first in a person affected with AIDS?

Which of the following is an early symptom of central nervous system impairment in people suffering from AIDS?

What is the term that these describe?

-failure to adopt treatment regimen

-stopping a treatment early

-alteration in levels of treatment

-underdosing, overdosing, doubling up

-dosage interval errors (forgetting)

I perform many routine health care tasks, taking down medical info, explaining treatment regimens to patients. I am educated in 2 yr programs in medical schools and teaching hospitals. What am I?

I do some obstetrical care and births, cardiac or cancer care, administering anesthesia. My title includes certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse anesthetics.

I provide routine medical care, prescribe treatment, monitor progress of chronically ill pt's, explain disorders and their origins, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatments. Affiliated with physicians in private practice, see their own patients.

Members select their own primary-care provider from these pool of doctors and pay small fixed amount for each visit. Typically any trips to specialists or nonemergency visits to these hospitals must be preapproved.

Network of doctors offers plan members a discounted rate. Usually don't need prior authorization to visit in-network specialist.

Plans administered by insurance companies or HMO's that let members go to doctors and hospitals out of the network - for a price. Members usually need a referral to see network specialist.

Patients select their own doctors and hospitals and pay on a fee-for-service bases. Don't need referral to see a specialist.

The functioning or "structure" of the hospital revolves around what 3 rules?

Physician's responsibility. Preforming any treatment action that has the potential to restore patients to good health.

Orientation of Nursing Staff. Humanitarian side of medicine - to do as much as possible to keeps the patient's emotional and physical state in balance.

Administration of the hospital. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the system and the flow of resources, services, and personnel.

What makes up Kübler-Ross's 5 stage theory

Initial reaction on learning the diagnosis of a terminal illness. Avoid implications of an illness.