Health psych exam 4 weekly quizzes

Interventions for caregivers of cancer patients aim to reduce caregiver burden and improve quality of life but are rarely implemented in practice.

true

What is the primary purpose of shared decision-making (SDM) in cancer treatment?

To engage both patient and provider in treatment decisions, respecting their preferences and values.

Acute pain is untreatable with pharmacological interventions and is primarily psychological in nature, while also lasting for six months or more

false

What is a significant psychosocial factor impacting long-term survivorship for cancer patients?

Persistent fear of recurrence and psychological disruption

What distinguishes mindfulness from guided imagery in pain management?

Mindfulness focuses on observing sensations without judgment, while guided imagery focuses on replacing unpleasant sensations with relaxing images.

The model that explains the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain as a result of avoiding activities due to fear of pain is known as the escape-behavior model.

false

What is the primary mechanism by which CHD develops?

Gradual build-up of fatty material in the coronary arteries

The goal of modern pain management is primarily to eliminate pain entirely.

false

Which phase of survivorship involves transitioning from structured hospital protocols to recuperation at home?

re-entry period

Bethany is a nurse who consistently works long shifts, often taking on extra responsibilities due to staff shortages. Despite her hard work, she feels unrecognized and under-appreciated by management. Over time, she begins experiencing high levels of stress and fatigue. According to the Effort-Reward Imbalance model, what factor in Bethany's situation increases her risk of CHD?

lack of recognition and reward for effort

What has contributed to the increase in family caregiving for end-of-life patients?

Increased life expectancy leading to longer periods of illness and suffering

Ruminating about loss tends to bring joy and causes little-to-no harm.

false

Non-hospice patients are more likely than hospice patients to receive regular treatments for daily pain.

false

Select all the coping mechanisms that healthcare professionals commonly use to manage stress related to patient death discussed in lecture.

Professional strategies like compartmentalization

Behavioral strategies like sports and entertainment

Spiritual strategies such as faith and religious coping

What is the correct order of the stages of death and dying model by Kubler-Ross?

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

_____ is the feelings caused by a loss and _____ is the expression of those feelings.

Grief; mourning

What is the primary difference between palliative care and hospice care?

Palliative care can be provided at any stage of illness, while hospice care is specifically for those at the end of life.

According to studies, which factor is most associated with a "bad death"?

Sudden or unexpected death

What are the two stressors involved in the dual process model of coping with bereavement? (select both)

Restoration-oriented stressors

Loss-oriented stressors

Which of the following is NOT one of the underlying themes aging and dying?

resilience

Which grief type occurs when society does not acknowledge the loss?

Disenfranchised grief