Essentials of Nursing Practice
Second Edition
by Catherine Delves-Yates
Student Resources
Chapter 37: Introduction to the sociological context of nursing
Multiple choice
1. For us to understand sociology, we ______.
- only need to know about one theory or perspective
- need to know about a number of theories and perspectives
- don’t need to know about theories and perspectives
Answer: B
2. An important aspect of sociology is that it ______.
- is just common sense
- just describes society
- 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 ______.
- a system in which different structures work together to maintain effective order
- a set of different structures that operate independently of each other
- 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 ______.
- views male dominance within society as natural and acceptable
- challenges male dominance within society
- 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 ______.
- comply with medical advice and want to get better
- comply with medical advice and not worry about getting better
- question and challenge medical advice
Answer: A
6. According to the social model of disability disabled people are ______.
- disabled due to their own condition
- disabled by a range of barriers that prevent or limit their full participation in society
- unable to do things because they lack the ability
Answer: B
7. If we are to promote equality we must ______.
- treat everyone the same
- treat everyone with equal respect but take account of individual needs and make accommodations to meet these needs
- ignore their differences
Answer: B
8. Families are ______.
- always places of safety and support
- places of danger and distress
- 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 ______.
- it is no one else’s business
- they are concerned that other people will try to help them
- they are concerned that other people will treat them differently / negatively
Answer: C
10. If we want to improve people’s health we should ______.
- take account of factors such as poverty that have a negative impact
- build more hospitals
- tell people that they should take more responsibility for their own health
Answer: A