HEALTH CARE

Question 1

According to surveys, which of the following is a common reason people choose a career in medicine?

A) Desire for high income
B) Interest in technology
C) Desire to work with people and help patients
D) Preference for remote work

Answer 1

C) Desire to work with people and help patients

Question 2

What personality trait, according to the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator, is associated with a preference for family medicine?

A) Extraversion
B) Thinking
C) Introversion
D) Judging

Answer 2

C) Introversion

Question 3

Which type of personality is more likely to choose surgical specialties?

A) Introverted, feeling types
B) Extraverted, thinking types
C) Sensing, intuitive types
D) Perceiving, judging types

Answer 3

B) Extraverted, thinking types

Question 4

According to the data presented, which gender is more likely to choose a career in surgery?

A) Females
B) Males
C) There is no difference
D) Both genders equally

Answer 4

B) Males

Question 5

What factor has deterred female interest in surgery?

A) Lack of interest in the field
B) Gender discrimination
C) Insufficient mentorship
D) High academic requirements

Answer 5

B) Gender discrimination

Question 6

What is recommended to improve female interest in surgical careers during clerkships?

A) Increased competition among students
B) Emphasis on surgical techniques
C) Ensuring work–life balance as a learning objective
D) Focusing solely on academic performance

Answer 6

C) Ensuring work–life balance as a learning objective

Question 7

What type of perfectionism is considered maladaptive?

A) Adaptive perfectionism related to achievement
B) Perfectionism with excessive concerns about evaluation
C) Balanced perfectionism
D) Perfectionism with no concerns about evaluation

Answer 7

B) Perfectionism with excessive concerns about evaluation

Question 8

hich personality trait is the best single predictor of success in medical school?

A) Introversion
B) Extraversion
C) Conscientiousness
D) Neuroticism

Answer 8

C) Conscientiousness

Question 9

What behavior is often associated with pre-med students?

A) High levels of cooperation
B) Romanticized expectations of medical school
C) Focus on community service
D) Willingness to explore diverse subjects

Answer 9

B) Romanticized expectations of medical school

Question 10

What are pre-med students more likely to do regarding their class choices?

A) Take a wide range of courses
B) Choose classes solely to meet requirements and improve GPA
C) Explore subjects of personal interest
D) Engage in collaborative learning

Answer 10

B) Choose classes solely to meet requirements and improve GPA

Question 11

Which is not a behavior of premed syndrome?

A) high competitiveness, low cooperation
B) Glorified expectation of med school
C) feel an impending doom entering med school
D) take courses to improve their GPA

Answer 11

C) feel an impending doom entering med school

Question 12

What is a common reaction of first-year medical students to the workload?

A) They find it manageable.
B) They are surprised by the volume and time pressures.
C) They feel fully prepared for the challenges.
D) They enjoy the lighter course load.

Answer 12

B) They are surprised by the volume and time pressures.

Question 13

What effect can the overwhelming workload in the first year have on students?

A) Increased confidence in their decision
B) Improved social relationships
C) A stronger commitment to their studies
D) Diminished self-confidence and questioning their choice of medical school

Answer 13

D) Diminished self-confidence and questioning their choice of medical school

Question 14

In the second year, students begin to show which of the following changes?

A) Increased dependence on family support
B) Less focus on patient care
C) Becoming more assertive and confident
D) Avoiding asking questions

Answer 14

C) Becoming more assertive and confident
LOVE DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN THOSE IN AND OUT OF MED SCHOOL

Question 15

What financial concern do second-year medical students often face?

A) They feel financially secure.
B) They continue to rely heavily on family support.
C) They feel they can no longer rely on family support due to mounting costs.
D) They receive increased financial aid.

Answer 15

C) They feel they can no longer rely on family support due to mounting costs.

Question 16

What is a common experience for third-year medical students when they begin clinical work?

A) They feel fully prepared and confident.
B) They experience insecurities about their abilities.
C) They have no concerns about patient interactions.
D) They find the clinical experience similar to their textbooks.

Answer 16

B) They experience insecurities about their abilities.

Question 17

What challenge do third-year students face regarding patient interactions?

A) Full confidence in their skills
B) A strong understanding of patient care
C) Fear of making mistakes and facing infectious risks
D) Enjoyment of working with critically ill patients

Answer 17

C) Fear of making mistakes and facing infectious risks

Question 18

y the fourth year, how has a student’s emotional approach to patients typically changed?

A) Increased idealism and compassion
B) Development of a manageable level of emotional distancing
C) Total detachment from patients
D) Refusal to accept limits in their role

Answer 18

B) Development of a manageable level of emotional distancing

Question 19

What do many fourth-year students come to accept about the practice of medicine?

A) They can always heal patients perfectly.
B) There are limits to a physician’s powers to heal and be correct.
C) Idealism remains strong throughout their education.
D) They will never make mistakes in medicine.

Answer 19

B) There are limits to a physician’s powers to heal and be correct.

Question 20

What is a common workload for interns in their first year post-graduation?

A) 20-40 hours per week
B) 40-60 hours per week
C) 90-120 hours per week
D) 60-80 hours per week

Answer 20

C) 90-120 hours per week

Question 21

What is a significant risk faced by residents (house officers)?

A) Increased leisure time
B) Susceptibility to burnout
C) Enhanced job satisfaction
D) Improved sleep quality

Answer 21

B) Susceptibility to burnout

Question 22

According to studies, how much uninterrupted sleep do residents typically get?

A) 6-8 hours
B) 40-86 minutes
C) 2-4 hours
D) 1-2 hours

Answer 22

B) 40-86 minutes

Question 23

What coping strategy is recommended for residents dealing with on-call nights?

A) Focus on the least critical patients
B) Prioritize their sickest patients
C) Take longer breaks
D) Avoid responding to pages

Answer 23

B) Prioritize their sickest patients

Question 24

hat emotional challenge do physicians face during “bad news” discussions?

A) Finding the discussions easy and straightforward
B) Managing extreme emotional experiences
C) Experiencing no emotional impact
D) Increasing patient satisfaction

Answer 24

B) Managing extreme emotional experiences

Question 25

What percentage of Canadian physicians described their practice as very or extremely stressful? A) 25% B) 38% C) 50% D) 62%

Answer 25

B) 38%

Question 26

hat are common symptoms of burnout identified among physicians? A) Increased energy and enthusiasm B) Emotional exhaustion and cynicism C) Enhanced relationships with co-workers D) High job satisfaction

Answer 26

B) Emotional exhaustion and cynicism

Question 27

ow do male and female physicians experience stress differently? A) Women report higher workload than men. B) Workload is a predictor of psychological distress for women. C) Women face greater discrimination and work-family strain. D) Men experience more emotional exhaustion than women.

Answer 27

C) Women face greater discrimination and work-family strain.

Question 28

What did a systematic review find regarding suicide rates among female physicians compared to the general population? A) Female physicians are less likely to commit suicide. B) Female physicians are more likely to commit suicide. C) Male physicians are more likely to commit suicide than males in the general population. D) There is no difference in suicide rates.

Answer 28

B) Female physicians are more likely to commit suicide.

Question 29

What is a significant source of stress for physicians? A) Job security B) Uncertainty in diagnosis and prognosis C) High patient satisfaction D) Predictable work hours

Answer 29

B) Uncertainty in diagnosis and prognosis

Question 30

How do patients generally perceive diagnostic certainty? A) They believe it is lower than it actually is. B) They believe it is about right. C) They believe it is greater than it really is. D) They show no interest in diagnostic certainty.

Answer 30

C) They believe it is greater than it really is.

Question 31

Why is uncertainty more common among primary-care physicians compared to specialists? A) They have less training. B) They see a wider range of symptoms and early-stage problems. C) They are less skilled in pattern recognition. D) They work fewer hours.

Answer 31

B) They see a wider range of symptoms and early-stage problems.

Question 32

What does "physician impairment" refer to? A) Physicians taking extended vacations B) Lack of interest in medical practice C) Physicians working fewer hours than expected D) Stress-related symptoms interfering with job performance

Answer 32

D) Stress-related symptoms interfering with job performance

Question 33

What is one of the most troubling causes of physician impairment? A) Lack of continuing education B) Substance abuse, including alcohol and drugs C) Poor communication skills D) Inadequate patient relationships

Answer 33

B) Substance abuse, including alcohol and drugs

Question 34

What personal attribute do male medical school graduates most often cite? A) Compassionate nature B) Ability to inspire confidence C) Leadership potential D) Listening skills

Answer 34

C) Leadership potential

Question 35

According to studies, what quality do female medical school graduates value most in their profession? A) Financial success B) Ability to inspire confidence C) Competence D) Leadership potential

Answer 35

B) Ability to inspire confidence

Question 36

What quality did males most frequently value in their own physician? A) Compassion B) Availability C) Competence D) Empathy

Answer 36

C) Competence

Question 37

In a Canadian study, what did female physicians prioritize over income or practice size? A) The prestige of their position B) The type of practice and personal satisfaction C) The number of publications D) Their public image

Answer 37

B) The type of practice and personal satisfaction

Question 38

What does "role strain" refer to? A) A feeling of satisfaction in managing multiple roles B) Feeling torn by the demands of multiple roles and unable to handle any of them satisfactorily C) A positive experience of balancing work and personal life D) A lack of interest in multiple roles

Answer 38

B) Feeling torn by the demands of multiple roles and unable to handle any of them satisfactorily

Question 39

In terms of communication styles with patients, female physicians are more likely to: A) Use authoritative language B) Spend less time with patients C) Collaborate with patients and discuss psychosocial issues D) Focus solely on medical facts

Answer 39

C) Collaborate with patients and discuss psychosocial issues

Question 40

How do female physicians typically approach their communication with patients? A) More authoritarian than egalitarian B) More egalitarian than authoritarian C) Indifferent to patient emotions D) Focused exclusively on treatment options

Answer 40

B) More egalitarian than authoritarian

Question 41

According to a Canadian study, what percentage of female patients did female residents in family medicine see? A) 50.2% B) 68.4% C) 75.0% D) 82.1%

Answer 41

B) 68.4%

Question 42

What did a US study find regarding patient satisfaction with physician gender? A) Male patients preferred male physicians for satisfaction. B) The most satisfied patients were males who chose female physicians. C) Female patients were most satisfied with female physicians. D) Satisfaction was unrelated to the physician's gender.

Answer 42

B) The most satisfied patients were males who chose female physicians.

Question 43

Which group was found to be the least satisfied regarding physician gender in the US study? A) Male patients with male physicians B) Female patients with male physicians C) Female patients with female physicians D) Male patients with female physicians

Answer 43

C) Female patients with female physicians

Question 44

What does "Advanced Practice Nursing" (APN) involve? A) Basic nursing skills and general care B) Working within a specialty area with superior clinical skills and judgment C) Administrative roles only D) Teaching nursing students

Answer 44

B) Working within a specialty area with superior clinical skills and judgment

Question 45

Which of the following is a category of Advanced Practice Nursing? A) Registered Nurse B) Clinical Nurse Specialist C) Nursing Assistant D) Health Care Aide

Answer 45

B) Clinical Nurse Specialist

Question 46

What is a primary function of Nurse Practitioners? A) Administrative duties only B) Performing functions typically done by physicians, especially in rural settings C) Teaching nursing courses D) Conducting research only

Answer 46

B) Performing functions typically done by physicians, especially in rural settings

Question 47

hat is "Compassion Fatigue"? A) A form of burnout due to excessive emotional demands B) A temporary loss of job skills C) An increase in energy and job satisfaction D) A form of physical exhaustion only

Answer 47

A) A form of burnout due to excessive emotional demands

Question 48

What is a major source of stress referred to as "Reality Shock"? A) Stress from patient interactions B) The discrepancy between training and actual work environments C) Financial stress related to education D) Long hours of shift work

Answer 48

B) The discrepancy between training and actual work environments

Question 49

Which nursing specialty is associated with higher turnover rates? A) Pediatric Nursing B) Geriatric Nursing C) Oncology Nursing D) Community Health Nursing

Answer 49

C) Oncology Nursing especially peds

Question 50

What coping strategy is effective for managing stress according to personal factors? A) Negative emotion-focused coping B) Problem-focused coping C) Ignoring stressors D) Avoiding responsibilities

Answer 50

B) Problem-focused coping

Question 51

What characterizes a job with high strain? A) High demands and high control B) Low demands and low control C) High demands and low control D) Low demands and high control

Answer 51

C) High demands and low control

Question 52

What causes increased stress among nurses? A) Adequate staffing and resources B) Increased demands combined with a shortage of resources C) Supportive work environments D) Flexible working hours

Answer 52

B) Increased demands combined with a shortage of resources

Question 53

What symptoms are associated with Compassion Fatigue? A) Increased energy and focus B) Symptoms that mimic post-traumatic stress disorder, such as anxiety and exhaustion C) Improved emotional well-being D) Enhanced job satisfaction

Answer 53

B) Symptoms that mimic post-traumatic stress disorder, such as anxiety and exhaustion

Question 54

What is a consequence of burnout among nurses? A) Increased patient care B) Lower turnover rates C) Missing more shifts, leading to less patient care D) Enhanced teamwork

Answer 54

C) Missing more shifts, leading to less patient care

Question 55

What is one of the stresses involved in "learning the system" for new nurses? A) Developing friendships with colleagues B) Finding out where supplies are kept C) Enjoying a predictable daily routine D) Attending professional development workshops Answer: B) Finding out where supplies are kept

Answer 55

B) Finding out where supplies are kept