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Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Self-Care: Skills for the Health Care Consumer

Chapter 22 Health Care: Skills for the Health Care Consumer

Multiple Choice


1	Which of the following is a necessary skill for effectively managing one's own health?
		A)	being a good observer of your own body
		B)	possessing detailed knowledge of prescription drugs
		C)	knowing the costs of medical tests
		D)	being on the defensive with your physician


2	Which of the following is the most common mistake patients make?
		A)	Patients ask too many questions.
		B)	Patients throw away medications before they expire.
		C)	Patients don't seek professional help at the appropriate time.
		D)	Patients telephone physicians for medical advice.


3	All of the following are characteristics of symptoms that suggest the need to see a physician immediately except
		A)	severe.
		B)	persistent.
		C)	recurring.
		D)	inconvenient.


4	Which of the following is a medical emergency?
		A)	persistent cough
		B)	shortness of breath
		C)	diarrhea
		D)	indigestion


5	Headache pain may be relieved by
		A)	ice packs.
		B)	neck exercises.
		C)	massage.
		D)	all of the above


6	You are most likely to save money by
		A)	using over-the-counter medications.
		B)	using brand-name drugs.
		C)	using generic drugs.
		D)	not using medications, even when prescribed.


7	Preparation for visiting your doctor should include all of the following except
		A)	writing questions for the doctor.
		B)	increasing your insurance coverage.
		C)	making a list of current medications.
		D)	providing medical records not otherwise available to your doctor.


8	The best choice in self-treatment is often
		A)	contacting your physician to see what medications you should be taking.
		B)	using prescription medications from the last time you had something similar.
		C)	waiting for your body to heal itself.
		D)	using a medical self-test kit to determine how serious your condition is.


9	At the end of a medical visit with your doctor, it is NOT necessary to
		A)	repeat key points.
		B)	know the follow-up plan.
		C)	give your physician feedback.
		D)	ask the doctor to make another appointment for you.


10	An advantage of fee-for-service insurance plans over managed-care plans is
		A)	it is less expensive.
		B)	it allows customers more choice in health care providers.
		C)	it is provided by the government.
		D)	it is easier to get into a plan.

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