01
True or false
1 point
True or false: Self-management of a chronic illness means managing the condition without support from others.
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5 Chronic Illness and Adaptation Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
Written response
1 point
What term describes the effort, time, costs, and disruption associated with care for a chronic illness?
03
Choose one
1 point
Which description best captures adaptation to chronic illness?
- A
It means becoming accustomed to symptoms and no longer needing to adjust daily routines.
- B
It involves managing symptoms and treatment while sustaining meaningful roles, relationships, and well-being.
- C
It requires following every treatment demand regardless of its effect on daily life.
- D
It occurs only after a person has accepted the diagnosis and no longer experiences distress.
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
Coping with uncertainty, loss, stress, and changes in identity or future plans is part of .
05
Choose all
1 point
Which are the three kinds of work involved in managing a chronic condition? Select all that apply.
- A
Medical management
- B
Financial management
- C
Everyday-life management
- D
Emotional management
- E
Social management
06
Written response
1 point
What term describes how well a person's actions match treatment decisions made together with health professionals?
07
True or false
1 point
True or false: Self-management of a chronic condition means a person must manage it without education or ongoing support.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Fill in the blank
1 point
The person-centered process of education adapted to an individual and supported by health professionals, family, and carers is called .
09
Choose one
1 point
A patient missed a medication dose. The schedule is complicated, and the patient has also mentioned difficulty paying for prescriptions. What is the most useful first response?
- A
Tell the patient that missed doses show they are not committed to treatment.
- B
Add more reminders without asking what happened.
- C
Ask openly and without judgment what made it difficult to take the medication.
- D
Assume the patient does not understand the seriousness of the condition.
10
Choose all
1 point
Which factors can contribute to difficulty following a treatment plan? Select all that apply.
- A
Medication side effects
- B
The cost of treatment
- C
A patient's lack of concern, assumed without asking
- D
Conflict between treatment and daily responsibilities
- E
The fact that a patient has questions about treatment
11
Choose one
1 point
A person is unsure whether treatment can prevent complications and is reluctant to monitor symptoms. Which response best reflects how illness beliefs can affect self-care?
- A
A person's beliefs about illness have no bearing on self-care once a diagnosis is made.
- B
Believing that treatment can reduce complications may make someone more willing to monitor symptoms.
- C
Monitoring symptoms is useful only when a person feels fully confident about the future.
- D
Clinicians should avoid discussing a patient's beliefs so that care remains objective.
12
Choose one
1 point
A family member wants to support someone living with chronic illness. Which approach is most likely to be helpful?
- A
Take over the person's treatment decisions to reduce their stress.
- B
Ask what practical help the person wants and respect their preferences.
- C
Give frequent advice even when the person has not asked for it.
- D
Discourage the person from discussing treatment concerns with clinicians.
13
Open ended
1 point
A person with a chronic illness finds a medication schedule confusing, cannot always afford prescriptions, and feels stressed by the demands of care. Describe how a clinician could work with the person to address these difficulties while supporting treatment adherence and daily well-being.
14
True or false
1 point
True or false: Supportive relationships are most helpful when they respect the person’s autonomy and preferences.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Choose one
1 point
Which statement best describes the possible course of a chronic illness?
- A
It steadily worsens in every case.
- B
It may be stable, worsening, or fluctuating.
- C
It always improves once treatment begins.
- D
It changes only when a person misses treatment.
16
Choose one
1 point
A person plans medication and appointment routines around work shifts and family responsibilities. Which kind of chronic-illness management does this most directly illustrate?
- A
Medical management
- B
Emotional management
- C
Everyday-life management
- D
Treatment adherence
17
Written response
1 point
What term describes how well a person’s actions, such as taking medication or following a care plan, match decisions made together with health professionals?
18
Choose one
1 point
Two people with chronic illness find different approaches helpful: one uses problem-solving, while the other seeks emotional expression. What is the best conclusion?
- A
Different people may benefit from different coping strategies.
- B
Everyone should use relaxation as their primary coping strategy.
- C
A coping strategy is useful only if it removes the illness.
- D
People should avoid changing goals in response to illness.
19
Choose one
1 point
Which description best captures treatment adherence?
- A
Whether a person follows every instruction without question
- B
Whether a clinician chooses the simplest available treatment
- C
Whether a patient attends appointments but does not follow other care decisions
- D
How well a person's actions match treatment decisions made together with health professionals
20
Written response
1 point
What term names the part of chronic-condition management that includes taking medicines, attending appointments, monitoring symptoms, and following agreed treatment plans?