73. A patient presents with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension. Despite being prescribed medications, the patient’s conditions do not improve significantly. Upon further assessment, you discover the patient has limited access to transportation and lives in a food desert. What social determinant of health is likely contributing to the patient’s poor health outcomes? a. Genetic predisposition. b. Lack of social support. c. Transportation barriers. d. Inadequate healthcare facilities. 74. Which of the following best describes the role of healthcare providers in addressing social determinants of health? a. Healthcare providers are solely responsible for addressing social determinants of health. b. Healthcare providers play a limited role in addressing social determinants of health. c. Healthcare providers collaborate with other community members to bring attention to and address social determinants of health. d. Healthcare providers are not equipped to address social determinants of health. 75. What is a key strategy for addressing social determinants of health in healthcare practice? a. Prescribing medication for social isolation. b. Referring patients to community resources. c. Ignoring social factors during patient assessments. d. Focusing solely on medical treatments. 76. Which of the following factors has been consistently linked to poorer health outcomes? a. Higher income levels. b. Stable housing. c. Access to nutritious food. d. Lack of social support networks. 77. Which of the following best illustrates the impact of social determinants of health on patient outcomes? a. A patient with a family history of heart disease develops hypertension despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. b. An uninsured patient delays seeking medical care due to financial concerns, resulting in the progression of a manageable condition to a critical stage. c. A patient undergoes successful surgery for a non-life-threatening condition but experiences complications due to a rare genetic mutation. d. A patient’s seasonal allergies worsen during pollen season, leading to respiratory distress and frequent hospital visits.
67. Which of the following is an educational setback that can be caused by poor health? a. Children with chronic illnesses such as asthma can experience recurrent absences. b. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been shown to be three times less likely to be held back a grade in school. c. Children who were born at a high birth weight are at a higher risk of being placed in special education classrooms. d. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been shown to be nearly three times more likely to graduate from high school. 68. __________ has been correlated with poor health outcomes in older adults.
a. Higher income b. Social isolation
c. Strong support system d. Having multiple children
69. Although cancer mortality rates continue to decline, they are higher among those in lower socioeconomic
status groups. Reasons for this may include: a. Decreased rates of cancer screenings. b. Delays in seeking care because of cost. c. Lack of health insurance. d. All the above.
70. ______________ experienced higher risks of exposure to COVID-19 due to difficulties with social distancing. a. People struggling with homelessness b. Elderly people living alone c. Homeschooled children d. People who commuted to work via bicycle 71. Which of the following is a screening tool that can be utilized to evaluate for social determinants of health? a. The Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients’ Assets, Risks, and Experiences. 72. Health literacy issues can impact people who can read well and are comfortable with numbers in all the following situations EXCEPT: a. When people are not familiar with medical jargon or how the human body works. b. When they need to interpret statistics or assess benefits and risks that impact their health and safety. c. When they are performing simple self-care such as handwashing. d. When they are confused or scared after diagnosis with a serious illness. b. Patient Health Questionnaire—9. c. Montreal Cognitive Assessment. d. Framingham Risk Score.
Course Code: MTX03US
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Book Code: MTX1326
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