chapter 7 SW quiz

Which of the following statements is true about Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals?

They are one of the largest employers of MSW social workers

What do hospice and palliative care have in common?

They embrace the idea that, at the end of life, comfort is more important than continued aggressive treatment

According to the World Health Organization, health is:

a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

Chronic diseases:

are the leading cause of death and disability in the US

Which of the following is true about hospice care?

it focuses on relieving the pain and suffering of patients, whether they are dying soon or not

In 1905 in Boston, Ida Cannon became the first person hired as a:

medical social worker

A ___________ social worker may help implement community wide programs, make home visits, conduct community health fairs, and assist with vaccination seminars

public health social worker

All but which of the following are required to employ social workers?

public schools

Which of the following is true about stress?

stress affects sleep and leads to health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, and obesity

People who live in poverty suffer from a disproportionate amount of chronic disease

true