Chapter 37: Introduction to the sociological context of nursing

Multiple choice

1. For us to understand sociology, we ______.

  1. only need to know about one theory or perspective
  2. need to know about a number of theories and perspectives
  3. don’t need to know about theories and perspectives

Answer: B

2. An important aspect of sociology is that it ______.

  1. is just common sense
  2. just describes society
  3. can help us look critically at things we can take for granted in society such as the family and health care

Answer: C

3. Functionalist sociologists view society as ______.

  1. a system in which different structures work together to maintain effective order
  2. a set of different structures that operate independently of each other
  3. a system in which different structures work against each other and achieve change through conflict

Answer: A

4. Feminism is a single sociological perspective that ______.

  1. views male dominance within society as natural and acceptable
  2. challenges male dominance within society
  3. It is not a single perspective but instead a collection of perspectives that challenge and seek to change gender divisions within society.

Answer: C

5. Taking on the ‘sick role’ means that an individual is expected to ______.

  1. comply with medical advice and want to get better
  2. comply with medical advice and not worry about getting better
  3. question and challenge medical advice

Answer: A

6. According to the social model of disability disabled people are ______.

  1. disabled due to their own condition
  2. disabled by a range of barriers that prevent or limit their full participation in society
  3. unable to do things because they lack the ability

Answer: B

7. If we are to promote equality we must ______.

  1. treat everyone the same
  2. treat everyone with equal respect but take account of individual needs and make accommodations to meet these needs
  3. ignore their differences

Answer: B

8. Families are ______.

  1. always places of safety and support
  2. places of danger and distress
  3. very different in their composition, the way in which they relate to each other, and the level and nature of support provided

Answer: C

9. Some people hide their health condition from others because ______.

  1. it is no one else’s business
  2. they are concerned that other people will try to help them
  3. they are concerned that other people will treat them differently / negatively

Answer: C

10. If we want to improve people’s health we should ______.

  1. take account of factors such as poverty that have a negative impact
  2. build more hospitals
  3. tell people that they should take more responsibility for their own health

Answer: A