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WorksheetsMA Ch 4 Psychology & Human Development
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of these is a physiological need?
Safety and security
Contact with others
Comfort, especially freedom from pain
Love and affection
How can an MA help to address psychosocial factors that may be involved in a patient’s illness?
By diagnosing a patient who is depressed or anxious
By listening to the patient and documenting carefully so the provider has more information
By telling the patient that his symptoms may be caused by psychological issues
By suggesting to the patient that he see a therapist
Which developmental stage involves learning to play in groups?
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School-age
During which developmental stage does puberty usually begin?
School-age
Preadolescence
Adolescence
Young adulthood
Whose theory of development describes a crisis that must be managed at each stage?
Erik Erikson
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Developmental disabilities may be present at birth or emerge up to this age:
5
12
18
22
Which developmental disability can cause disorganized or abnormal development, including possible problems with muscle coordination and impaired speech?
Intellectual disability
Down syndrome
Cerebral palsy
Autism spectrum disorder
A patient with this developmental disability may be uncomfortable making eye contact and may make repetitive body movements:
Intellectual disability
Down syndrome
Cerebral palsy
Autism spectrum disorder
Which of the following is a characteristic of mental health?
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to memorize facts
Ability to sense danger
Ability to speak clearly
In response to stress, the human body
Reduces heart rate
Becomes cooler
Produces more adrenaline
Slows breathing
Stress tolerance, or the ability to manage stress
Decreases over the lifespan
Is different from one person to another
A 45-year-old patient has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness. During an office visit he is angry and extremely critical of everything the MA does. Which defense mechanism may explain the patient’s behavior?
Displacement
Rationalization
Regression
Projection
A 14-year-old patient is scheduled for a blood draw and pulmonary function tests. She is very anxious about the tests and arrives at the office holding a baby blanket. She sucks her thumb and squeezes the blanket while she waits to be called for the tests. Which defense mechanism may explain the patient’s behavior?
Displacement
Rationalization
Regression
Projection
Which of the following is true of chemical dependency and addiction?
They are the same as substance abuse.
They come from a lack of willpower.
They are cured by telling the patient to stop using the substance.
They may require diagnosis and care by specialists.
What should an MA do if a patient seems to be intoxicated during an appointment?
Advise the patient to get help
Ask the patient to reschedule the appointment
Call the patient’s emergency contact to take them home
Report observations to the provider
Mental health disorders are caused by
Physical, environmental, hereditary, and situational (e.g., stress) factors
A lack of coping skills
Chronic substance abuse
Anger, irritability, being easily startled, and difficulty sleeping are symptoms of
Bipolar disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Feeling that a routine must be performed repeatedly to ease anxiety is a symptom of
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Schizophrenia
Major depressive disorder
How are most mental health disorders treated?
With a combination of medication and therapy
With medication and temporary hospitalization
With therapy and physical exercise
With training to increase positive thinking
How can an MA best support a patient who has received a serious diagnosis?
By sharing inspirational stories
By offering to put the patient in touch with other patients with the same condition
By listening attentively
By telling the patient that God never gives someone more than they can handle
A patient with a diagnosis of a terminal illness refuses to fill any of the prescriptions her provider gives her to manage her symptoms. She says she does not need them because she is not going to allow the illness to have power over her. Which of the stages of grief described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross best describes this patient’s behavior?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
A patient with terminal cancer tells an MA that he is going to sue his doctor and everyone in the office. He says that if they were any good at their jobs they would have found the cancer earlier. Which of the stages of grief described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross best describes this patient’s behavior?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Acceptance
What is the meaning of the word 'abate'?
To increase in intensity
To reduce in amount or intensity
To remain unchanged
To become more severe
What is the meaning of the word 'aberration'?
A departure from what is normal or expected
A type of fruit
A mathematical equation
A musical instrument
What is the meaning of the word 'abhor'?
To love
To admire
To detest
To ignore
What is the meaning of the word 'acquiesce'?
To agree or consent without protest
To argue or dispute
To refuse or reject
To misunderstand or misinterpret
What is the meaning of the word 'alacrity'?
Eagerness
Laziness
Confusion
Sadness
What is the meaning of the word 'amiable'?
Friendly and pleasant
Hostile and aggressive
Indifferent and uninterested
Sad and melancholic
What is the meaning of the word 'appease'?
To make someone angry
To calm or pacify someone
To ignore someone
To challenge someone
What is the meaning of the word 'arcane'?
Mysterious or secret
Common and well-known
Simple and easy to understand
Modern and innovative
What is the meaning of the word 'avarice'?
Generosity
Greed
Bravery
Wisdom
What is the meaning of the word 'brazen'?
Shy and reserved
Bold and without shame
Confused and uncertain
Happy and content
