Which of the following is an example of the phenomenon known as operant control of pain behavior?
a. Kate's family has always been critical and demanding. Since her accident, though, family members have become caring and sympathetic.
b. Kim is recovering from a broken leg. Although she is walking on crutches, she has been trying to be as independent as possible.
c. Kinesha had to have a finger amputated after it was partially severed in a slicing accident. Since she feels discomfort in the missing finger, she has been diagnosed with phantom limb pain.
d. Kyomi suffers from chronic back pain. However, she rarely complains about the pain to others and tries to keep her facial expressions from showing that she is in pain.
Question 2A predictor of which patients will suffer from chronic pain is
a. the use of invasive surgical procedures.
b. the patient's family history with pain.
c. a profile of negative emotions.
d. the intensity of the initial pain.
Question 3All of the following are examples of pain behaviors EXCEPT
a. complaining about pain to others.
b. grimacing.
c. positional changes (while sitting or walking).
d. suffering in silence.
Question 4In regard to the condition termed chronic pain, most researchers now agree that the causes of chronic pain and resulting high costs to our healthcare system are primarily
a. psychological.
b. social.
c. imaginary
d. both psychological and social.
Question 5Which of the following people would be LEAST at risk for hypertension?
a. Maya, who has a very Type A and controlling personality
b. Dough, who tends to be melancholic and keeps to himself.
c. Abhi, who has an extensive family and network of friends
d. Mimi, who was recently promoted to a prestigious but highly competitive management position.
Question 6Gregor just learned that his spouse of 28 years has died in an automobile accident. Upon hearing the news, Gregor collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in apparent heart failure. Gregor probably suffered
a. myocardial infarction.
b. tranischemic attack.
c. angina pectoris.
d. myocardial stunning.
Question 7Which of the following is a correct match of medical condition and definition?
a. Anginaobstruction caused by buildup of plaque in the arteries
b. Atherosclerosisdeficiency of blood to a body part caused by narrowing of the arteries
c. Myocardial infarctiondeath of heart tissue due to a completely clogged artery
d. Ischemiachest pain caused by partial obstruction of the arteries
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